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"Orthodoxy: A Lecture" presents Robert G. Ingersoll's compelling critique of traditional religious doctrines. Delivered in 1884, this lecture showcases Ingersoll's sharp intellect and rhetorical skill as he challenges conventional beliefs and advocates for reason and free thought. Ingersoll, a renowned orator and agnostic, dissects the historical development and philosophical underpinnings of orthodox religious views, offering a provocative examination of their impact on society. This edition preserves Ingersoll's original arguments, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in the history of religious criticism and the ongoing debate between faith and reason. Explore the enduring relevance of Ingersoll's perspective on religion with this meticulously reproduced edition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.