C.S. Lewis converted to Christianity, and I don't give a damn.
His quotes that attempt to make Christianity seem more logical than atheism appear to be only immature accusations of "that's a foolish belief" with no legitimate reasoning behind the statement.
All I see from his quotes--the main ones posted on here by fanboys, of course--is just like any other "Oh mah gawd, not believing in Jesus is stoopid!!!1!" comment, but in a more seemingly dignified way.
Agree or no?
2007-02-08 13:52:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Like many believers, Mr. Lewis wanted others to at least give Christianity a chance, and like many, often tried to appeal to logic and reason in his efforts. The bottom line is atheists do not "know" that there is no God, and never will know empirically. They just "figure" there isn't one and insist that if there were, they'd be able to detect Him via their own devices. All Lewis or any believer can do is plant seeds in the hopes they will bear fruit. If the seeds fall on rocky soil, it's not their fault. And yes, I think it's going too far to say that unbelief is stupid, but Lewis was an intelligent man, as are many believers. So neither believing nor disbelieving is dependent on intelligence. That in itself should give the materialistic ones among us reason enough to move at least to agnosticism. Atheists are not innocent of this charge either, if you've been watching these boards.
2007-02-08 14:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by celebduath 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Frankly, I prefer to pimp J.K. Rowling. Her writing is much deeper and just as religious, but done in a way that will not offend those who do not see, or want to see it. Lewis is OK.
2007-02-08 22:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tolkien is 10x better. He used themes throughout his stories that aren't so in your face (I like that the man couldn't stand allegory!).
2007-02-08 22:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always found his writing to be okay, but not nearly as brilliant as a lot seem to say.
2007-02-08 21:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. Personally I think he had a brain fart and lost all his common sense. But it doesn't matter one little bit to me what he thought about christianity.
2007-02-08 21:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree. He's very unpersuasive and narnia's imagery is over-rated.
2007-02-08 21:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No- I am not bored by it.
2007-02-08 21:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer D 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋