Is the Bible Worth Reading and Other Essays
Lemuel Kelley Washburn
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Length 5 h 57 min
Chapters 106
First published 1911
These are more than 100 short essays on all things atheism and freethought penned by Lemuel K. Washburn, an American freethought writer and editor for the Boston Investigator. He talks about a wide range of topics, for example about women and the church, human integrity, the character of god and the idea and teachings of Jesus. At the end of some essays there are aphorisms from his pen. Washburn is best known for the Cosmian Hymn Book: A Collection of Original and Selected Hymns, a collection of hymns promoted as "perfectly free from all sectarianism" published in 1888. (Summary by Ava)
Chapters
1
Is the Bible Worth Reading Read by Rapunzelina 4:50
2
Sacrifice Read by weezer 5:39
3
The Drama of Life Read by sorgeaw 6:53
4
Nature in June Read by sorgeaw 6:10
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The Infinite Purpose Read by weezer 4:31
6
Freethought Commands Read by Alan Mapstone 1:47
7
A Rainbow Religion Read by sorgeaw 5:50
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A Cruel God Read by sorgeaw 4:38
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What is Jesus Read by sorgeaw 2:57
10
Deeds Better Than Professions Read by Delilah Bing 1:50
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Give Us The Truth Read by Delilah Bing 2:52
12
The American Sunday Read by Delilah Bing 4:36
13
Lord and Master Read by Julie Burks 3:03
14
Are Christians Intelligent or Honest Read by Lauren-Emma Blake 2:36
15
The Danger of the Ballot Read by Chad Sawyer 4:55
16
Who Carried the Cross Read by Chad Sawyer 3:14
17
Modern Disciples of Jesus Read by Chad Sawyer 4:53
18
A Poor Excuse Read by False Citrine 2:08
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Profession and Practice Read by False Citrine 3:19
20
Where Is Truth Read by False Citrine 4:33
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What Does It Prove Read by calmoji 1:37
22
Human Responsibility Read by calmoji 2:12
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Abolish Dirt Read by calmoji 1:33
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Religion and Morality Read by Nicole Gee 3:26
25
Jesus as a Model Read by calmoji 1:42
26
Singing Lies Read by Nicole Gee 3:32
27
A Walk Through a Cemetary Read by Nicole Gee 3:17
28
Peace With God Read by calmoji 2:41
29
Saving the Soul Read by calmoji 2:12
30
The Search For Something to Worship Read by calmoji 3:18
31
Where Are They Read by Julie Burks 1:18
32
Some Questions For Christians To Answer Read by Scarbo 1:38
33
The Image Of God Read by calmoji 3:23
34
Religion And Science Read by Availle 3:38
35
The Bible And The Child Read by Mike Shepard 3:30
36
When To Help The World Read by Julie Burks 5:06
37
The Judgment Of God Read by Chuck Williamson 3:41
38
Christianity And Freethought Read by Alan Mapstone 2:06
39
The Brotherhood And Freedom Of Man Read by ElBee 4:08
40
Whatever Is Is Right Read by ElBee 6:00
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The Object Of Life Read by ElBee 2:51
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Man Read by ElBee 4:17
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The Dogma Of The Divine Man Read by ElBee 3:31
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The Rich Man's Gospel Read by Julie Burks 3:11
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Speak Well Of One Another Read by calmoji 3:26
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Disgraceful Partnerships Read by Julie Burks 3:09
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Science And Theology Read by Availle 2:01
48
Unequal Remuneration Read by Julie Burks 3:29
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The Old And The New Read by False Citrine 3:54
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Guard The Ear Read by False Citrine 1:50
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The Character Of God Read by False Citrine 1:08
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Not Important Read by False Citrine 1:47
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Oaths Read by False Citrine 2:26
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Dead Words Read by Alan Mapstone 2:10
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Confession Of Sin Read by Nathan Whitson 3:37
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Death's Philanthropy Read by Nathan Whitson 3:11
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Our Attitude Towards Nature Read by Julie Burks 2:23
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Reverence For Motherhood Read by Julie Burks 3:26
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The God Of The Bible Read by protabs 3:39
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The Measure Of Suffering Read by Nicole Gee 3:09
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Nature Read by J. M. Smallheer 1:54
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Creeds Read by Chuck Williamson 4:10
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Don't Try To Stop The Sun Shining Read by J. M. Smallheer 1:55
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Follow Me Read by Traceyann 2:31
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Can We Never Get Along Without Servants? Read by Traceyann 4:54
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A Heavenly Father Read by ElBee 3:03
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Worship Not Needed Read by ElBee 3:33
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Was Jesus A Good Man Read by ElBee 1:59
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How To Help Mankind Read by ElBee 3:05
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On The Cross Read by ElBee 3:18
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Equal Moral Standards Read by J. M. Smallheer 3:40
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Authority Read by Julie Burks 7:01
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A Clean Sabbath Read by Mike Shepard 3:31
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Human Integrity Read by Availle 5:25
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Is It True Read by Mike Shepard 3:55
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Keep The Children At Home Read by Mike Shepard 3:36
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Teacher And Preacher Read by Julie Burks 3:46
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Fear Of Doubts Read by Alan Mapstone 1:55
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Bible-Backing Read by hiabc 3:07
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Beggars Read by Andrew Gaunce 3:09
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Habits Read by Andrew Gaunce 3:07
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Can Poverty Be Abolished Read by Andrew Gaunce 3:17
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The Roman Catholic God Read by hiabc 3:09
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Human Cruelty Read by calmoji 1:43
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Infidelity Read by hiabc 3:26
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Atheism Read by Scarbo 1:58
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Christian Happiness Read by Jennifer Fournier 3:38
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What God Knows Read by Jennifer Fournier 3:28
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The Meaning Of The Word God Read by Jennifer Fournier 3:52
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What Has Jesus Done For The World Read by Jennifer Fournier 3:50
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The Agnostic's Position Read by Alan Mapstone 1:55
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Orthodoxy Read by Alan Mapstone 1:52
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Ideas Of Jesus Read by Tristan 3:39
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The Silence Of Jesus Read by Tristan 3:18
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Does The Church Save Read by Tristan 3:14
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Save The Republic Read by Tristan 4:01
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A Woman's Religion Read by Tristan 3:23
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The Sacrifice Of Jesus Read by False Citrine 5:01
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Fashionable Hypocrisy Read by Chuck Williamson 5:28
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The Saturday Half-Holiday Read by Amanda Miller 3:00
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The Motive For Preaching Read by Amanda Miller 4:17
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The Christian's God Read by Lauren-Emma Blake 1:46
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Indifference To Religion Read by Availle 3:17
104
Sunday Schools Read by Lauren-Emma Blake 3:53
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Going To Church Read by Lauren-Emma Blake 3:46
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Who Is The Greatest Living Man Read by Lauren-Emma Blake 4:10
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