Robert G. Ingersoll

Robert G. Ingersoll (1833–1899) was a significant American lawyer, orator, and political leader, known as “The Great Agnostic.” He gained fame for his eloquent speeches on topics such as free thought, religious skepticism, and the separation of church and state. Ingersoll was a fierce advocate for rationalism, criticizing organized religion and promoting scientific inquiry and humanism. He also supported civil rights, women’s suffrage, and abolitionism. Ingersoll’s writings and speeches continue to influence debates on religion and secularism in modern society.