Mere Christianity
The Beloved Classic on What All Christians Believe
One of the most popular introductions to Christian faith ever written, Mere Christianity brings together Lewis' legendary broadcast talks during World War Two. Here, Lewis provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.
A collection of scintillating brilliance, Mere Christianity remains strikingly fresh for the modern reader and at the same time confirms CS Lewis's reputation as one of the leading writers and thinkers of our age.
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Well, this is tricky. I want to be convinced, but Lewis failed to convince me of his arguments. Part of the problem is that his main argument for why the fundamentalist view of Christianity is the right one is our internal sense of justice. In fact, many animals have a sense justice, and this has been studied at length. This does not disprove or prove Christianity in its fundamentalist or allegorical forms, but it leaves that one point less persuasive than Lewis believes it should be. Nonetheless, I take a version of Lewis's point very seriously. Any deeply thoughtful exploration of human rights and why they exist or should exist do ultimately lead you to the God-shaped hole in the defense of human rights.
Second, I think it's a good explanation of Christianity and how it works, and it's a great exploration of how Christians should endeavor to live. It's especially refreshing to see a devout man sees no inconsistency between God and evolution. To me, it is obvious that they not mutually exclusive. But all the wonderful language and philosophy in this section is marred by his inhumane thoughts on homosexuality. It's hard to get past that.
Is it worth reading? Yes. Is it a great masterpiece of religion and philosophy? I am not persuaded on that point.
Second, I think it's a good explanation of Christianity and how it works, and it's a great exploration of how Christians should endeavor to live. It's especially refreshing to see a devout man sees no inconsistency between God and evolution. To me, it is obvious that they not mutually exclusive. But all the wonderful language and philosophy in this section is marred by his inhumane thoughts on homosexuality. It's hard to get past that.
Is it worth reading? Yes. Is it a great masterpiece of religion and philosophy? I am not persuaded on that point.
Great book other than the obvious in terms of the bible for anyone that has questions about Christianity and its values.
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