Infidel critique of Voltaire and Paine sparks grave Christian rebuke
A reader delivers a religious sermon arguing for the Bible’s divinity and moral authority. The speaker condemns Voltaire and Thomas Paine as infidels, cites their supposed deathsbed fears, and asserts Christian faith as the source of history, morality, and societal good. Capt. G. S. White is noted in the crucifixion mention.
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Gothen
Thomas
Goethe
Ted
Voltaire
Ubertine
Jienus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Thomas Paine
Infidel
Whaever
Adam
John
Earth
God
Wat
Mr. Ioside
The Incarnation and Rational Verities in a Debate
A speaker challenges Maloney on religious and scientific claims, denying miracles and the virgin birth, arguing biology and gravity contradict divine narratives. He references Nehemiah and usury, critiques ancient authors, and contrasts historic beliefs with modern standards. He notes the need to press the issue and defends a rationalist stance.
Banishing superstition and praising science in a John Ratcliff letter
A lengthy letter by John Ratcliff rails against religious superstition and witchcraft, praising science pioneers such as Edison and the Wright brothers. He argues that belief in ghosts and witches should be banished and urges readers to embrace modern inquiry and secular progress.
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You Maloney
Eltison
Wright Brothers
Howe
Singers
McCormacks
John Ratcliff
Vision and rumors during a 1913 community gathering
A fragmented 1913 report from Vinita Oklahoma describes gossip and sightings at a local event. Witnesses recall tarrying, a mysterious figure, and a preacher fleeing with a devilish influence amid crowd reactions. The piece reflects early 20th century small-town discourse and belief in sensational visions.
Dr Rastus Bonehead Lecture on Sun Standing Still
A Vinita minister ridicules a Bible story claiming the sun stood still, while critiquing Elder Craps and church scholars. The piece contrasts clergy zeal with Rousseau and Voltaire and defends open inquiry against dogma, arguing for rational examination of scripture and reformist thought.
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DR. Rastus Bonehead
Voltaire and Paine praised in defense of infidelity
The piece defends Voltaire and Thomas Paine against church attacks, praising Voltaire's peaceful death and noting Paine’s Age of Reason and public influence. It cites Ingersoll’s 1877 retraction of Paine deathbed claims, and argues for reverent view of Paine, Paine’s works, and the broader struggle between church orthodoxy and Enlightenment thinkers.
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Voltaire
Mocer
Adies
Morand
Captain White
Victor Hugo
Jesus
Thamas Paine
Paine
Robert G. Ingersoll
New York Observer
Bob
Jno
Calvin
Servetus
Knox
Geo. Wishert
Col. Ingersoll
Thomas Paine
Washington
Jefferson
Franklin
A Farmer’s View on Bible Inspiration in 1922 Letter
A Bluejacket Oklahoma farmer responds to Mr Ratcliff’s Bible inspiration argument. He declines to enter controversy and urges readers to seek calm understanding of God’s plan, suggesting contacting the International Bible Students Association in Brooklyn for Bible Keys volumes priced at $2.10.
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Bluejacket
Okla
Vinita
Ratcliff
International Bible Stidents Association
Brooklyn
N. Y
The Scales Have Fallen A Reply From Maloney
The letter from W. S. Maloney replies to Observer arguing Bible events are miraculous not explainable by science. He says God’s power outweighs man, condemns repudiating scripture, and recalls his youth reading Ingersoll. He notes the scales have fallen from his eyes in more ways than one.
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Frydom
Chrizt
Christ
Daily Chieftain
Observer
Bob Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Maloney
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