has anybody read CS Lewis?

Question

does anybody know in which book he explains his reasoning for changing from a devout atheist/agnostic to a Christian.. which book would you recommend to an atheist or agnostic who is truly searching for answers ?

Answer 1

Mere Christianity

Answer 2

CS Lewis is pretty deep for an atheist or agnostic and I'm not sure one of his books could change their mind. (Remember, God has to prepare them first to receive His good news.) I can't remember where it is but there is something by him that he writes that Jesus was either all that he says He was or a liar. That might be a good starting argument.

Here are 2 books for the struggling believer: Screwtape letters or the Great divorce.
Screwtape letters is about the devil writing to a prodigy of how to tempt a man, by throwing obstacles in his way. It is pretty comical, but it shows how things are at work around you that you may not even realize.

The Great divorce is about a bus ride to a place which could be heaven or hell. It challenges your ideas of the afterlife. But you should be a believer before reading these books or they just read like fiction.

Answer 3

I have read and own everything he has ever written . Read "the pilgrim's regress". It is full of imagery that describes the way he found Christ. It's his response to Pilgrim's Progress by Bunyan.
The Weight of Glory , is amazing . It is one of his sermons, but is bound in a book with other sermons of his.
John Piper is another modern Theologian that quotes Lewis a lot. He is mainstream Calvanist. He is a good guy to follow if you are looking for solid beliefs (he's a scripture guy).
I suppose my actual answer would be Mere Christianity. My brother is agnostic and did not find it impressive, but others might.

Answer 4

Lee Stobel was an atheist journalist with a law degree, who tried to discount the bible and Christ, When his wife became a Christian, to prove her wrong. In doing so all the evidence he came up with only proved all that he was against was wrong. He Wrote a book called "THE CASE FOR CHRIST" of all his findings. Good reading if you are looking for evidence from an atheist point of view....Messenger

Answer 5

CS lewis was a moron who became a christian out of fear for his life in one of the world wars.

btw the chronicles of narnia was stolen from another author. my husband knows about it. he also knows that CS lewis went to hell for being a christian, and for plagarism

Lee Strobel is a two faced liar and he only gives one side of the argument. the Biased side. Lee strobel lied in the case for christ and his other book and is only christian because it makes money off of gullible brainwased people.

the Age of Reason is my book and it was banned by christians that didnt like it because it told the truth.

Answer 6

Kero: "C.S. Lewis was a moron..." (lol)

Oh, I hope that was a joke, considering Lewis' academic credentials definitely outstrip hers as well as anyone else's (including mine) answering this question... ;)

[Ironically, most of famed philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein's ideas and/or conversion to higher intellectualism came from being on the front in wartime as well -- does that make him a coward as well?]

Lewis' autobiography is called "Surprised by Joy" and describes his actual life and conversion. It gets a bit dry in spots, however.

Lewis' infamous radio talks (revised for print) appear in "Mere Christianity," which was a logic-based "pitch" for the faith to those with atheistic backgrounds -- as Lewis had been before his friend JRR Tolkien proved instrumental in his conversion to the faith.

Logical thinkers who aren't too insecure to examine other POV's would enjoy many of Lewis' works.

I like his letters (such as in "Letters to Malcom") where he discusses with one of his friends his personal beliefs and how to practice the faith.

Most touching is Lewis' wrestling over the death of his wife Joy from cancer, in his book "A Grief Observed." He explores the pain, rather than trying to explain it away, and even rages at God in spots. For those with intellectual integrity over the suffering in the world, this is a short but poignant book -- and perhaps a strong witness, in the sense that Lewis' faith only grew stronger afterwards for writing it, rather than diminishing.

Answer 7

I tried, oh Lord I tried, but I couldn't get the hang of him. I do know he is highly regarded by many people seeking the answers you are seeking - and would suggest you start at the beginning of his work to see how it develops. It's good to know the whole story of his journey if you are planning to take the same path.

Also try Richard Bach - he wrote Johnathon Livingstone Seagull, and several other books I can't remember right now, and I found his journey very inspiring (and easier to read!)

Answer 8

Mere Christianity. Another good read is The Great Divorce.

Answer 9

the book CS Lewis wrote is "Mere Christianity." its a really good book. i would also recommend "A Case for the Creator." i forgot who wrote it, but he was also a former atheist that converted to Christianity.

Answer 10

I think it's either "Mere Christianity" or "The Problem of Pain"

"The Abolition of Man" deals with humanism.

My favorite is "Till We Have Faces." It's tedious at first, but it's life-changing. Well worth the effort.