God In The Constitution (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425462963)

God In The Constitution is a book written by Robert G. Ingersoll that explores the role of religion in the United States Constitution. Ingersoll was a prominent American orator and agnostic, and in this book, he argues that the Constitution was deliberately crafted to be a secular document, free from any particular religious influence.Ingersoll examines the history of the Constitution and the debates that surrounded its creation, showing how the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned with protecting the rights of individuals and ensuring that the government remained neutral on matters of religion. He also discusses the various attempts throughout American history to inject religious beliefs into the Constitution, and the dangers that such efforts pose to the principles of liberty and equality.Throughout the book, Ingersoll draws on his extensive knowledge of American history and politics to make a compelling case for the importance of keeping religion separate from government. He argues that the Constitution is a living document that must be interpreted in light of modern society, and that the principles of secularism and individual freedom are essential to maintaining a just and democratic society.Overall, God In The Constitution is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on one of the most important debates in American politics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Constitution and the ongoing struggle to preserve the principles of liberty and equality in the face of religious fundamentalism.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll: Miscellany V11, by Robert G. Ingersoll. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766172805.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert G. Ingersoll
ISBN-10: 1425462960
ISBN-13: 9781425462963
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d