2007-01-15 09:32:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, I can respect him as a person. But his philosophy is ridiculous.
I just think it's a shame when great minds are wasted on thinking about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.
2007-01-15 09:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes, he's well worth reading (the apologetics, not the Narnia series: far too heavy-handed elements of Christian allegory there).
He was thought provoking when I was a Christian, and remains so now I'm an atheist.
It's a major mistake only to read works by people you agree with, in any case!
I'd firmly recommend to almost anyone his slim book
"The Abolition of Man"
Agree with it or not, it will make you think.
On-line, for those who do not insist on a book in the hand:
2007-01-15 18:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like how his writings tend to promote some of the more narrow minded christian teachings subliminally, but still he seemed a decent guy who wrote some good stories. And I read them all and still became atheist so he can't have been that convincing.
2007-01-15 17:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by jleslie4585 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. I loved the Space Trilogy, and the 4 Loves was marvelous.
2007-01-15 17:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should I care whether he's Christian or not? He's a good writer and thats the only thing that matters. The rest is his business.
I wish the Christians could understand that. Its your business what your religion is. No one elses. Ever.
2007-01-15 17:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know much about him as a person, but I enjoyed reading his Narnia series. the religious undertones didn't bother me.
2007-01-15 18:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My respect for people is not based on their religious beliefs. It's based on whether their a good person or not.
2007-01-15 17:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a problem with his writing, not his religion. I hate allegories. If you've got a story to tell, tell it. Don't just rehash some myth by putting some talking animals and sparkly lights in it.
2007-01-15 17:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I read "Mere Christianity "and came away unscathed. I assume you were talking about his defense of christianity rather than Narnia....but I could be wrong.
2007-01-15 17:35:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course. Both as a person and a writer.
2007-01-15 17:34:44 · answer #10 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋