Mere christianity

indulgence. However, there have always been guidelines so old they are discussed in the Bible. It is said all throughout scripture that acts of adultery, homosexuality, and incest are truly wrong (Pratte, n.d.). C.S. Lewis’ Christian apologetic Mere Christianity discusses these concerns from both a societal as well as a theological point of view in regard to the civilized Christian individual. Lewis (2001) begins by discussing sexual morality in the Christian faith referencing the biblical virtue of

Arroyo 1 Alex Arroyo Professor Ledri-Aguilar English 120 30 August 2013 Inner Rings and the Motives that Come Along C.S Lewis delivered a speech named “The Inner Ring” at King’s College, a University in London. As Lewis continues on in his speech, one may be a little thrown off by what these inner rings are and what exactly they mean to people. Although Lewis mentions both good and harmful inner rings, one could argue that most people find themselves so caught up in these inner rings they

must find what lies past our morals. Mere Christianity, written by the distinguished, British apologist C. S. Lewis, introduces the idea that the Christian faith is based on an argument from morality. Throughout the book, the author examines the problem with humanity and why humans lack belief. Guiding readers to the truth, C. S. Lewis demonstrates the bumper sticker that “truth lies beyond morals” through a Christian ethical system in his book “Mere Christianity.”

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis stands as a work in Christian apologetics, serving as a defense to the faith. The book was originally presented by C.S. Lewis during World War II, and aimed to be a simple, precise explanation of the Christian faith (Lewis 1). Lewis uses easy-to-understand language and vivid analogies to present a coherent case for Christianity, and addresses fundamental questions about morality, human nature, and God’s existence. A former atheist turned devout Christian, C.S. Lewis

I became a Christian in May 2005. I was blessed to grow up in a family that is highly involved in church. Prior to my conversion, I had noticed how I could not partake of communion; this led me to begin asking questions about salvation and the Gospel. I was blessed at a young age that God revealed enough basics to draw me to him. In May 2005 I realized that I was a sinner, and I could not make a pathway to God on my own; I knew that truly believing Jesus dying on the cross to take my place and rising

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity, by C. S. Lewis, is written as set of guidelines of Christian belief. Lewis does not say there is any particular way to believe but he does make a point that the topic of religion itself is serious. As you consider whether you want to believe or not, you have to recognize how much thought it requires, and how thought provoking a process this decision is. Lewis covers Christianity in four different books within his book. In book one, Lewis

C.S. Lewis begins Mere Christianity by talking about the Law of Human Nature. He argues if there is a higher standard for something, a focal point for how humans should act, then that in itself points to the existence of a Creator. He talks about right and wrong and that it is not necessarily about what is right and wrong, but the fact that people believe in a right and wrong. He says people don’t believe they meet the standard for how they should act. Another point is that man did not make the Law

humans. The moral laws tell the Christian that God is good and the world created by him is perfect. He gave human free will, the right to choose, whether it is good or bad. Those beliefs are the contents of Book 2 “What Christians Believe” of “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis ( Lewis, 1996).

Reflection on “Mere Christianity” Book 1 The Moral Law is the theme of the first book in C.S Lewis’ “Mere Christianity.” The Moral Law, as Lewis states, is the Law of Human Nature, which is a spoken or unspoken law that most humans in the world abide by. For example, Human Nature dictates that people should not kill each other because it is unethical and goes against human instinct. This type of behavior is understood in most civilised societies, even if people disobey the Natural Law. Humans come

The Law of Human Nature describes the inner moral compass that helps us to differentiate right from wrong. It is more than just an instinct, because there are many different instincts within it. Human instinct, as Lewis describes in his book Mere Christianity, is a desire to do somethings. It in and of itself does not make the decisions for us, it merely just pushes us towards one direction. To show this Lewis used an analogy on page 9 of inner desires to help a man in need, or to just run away to