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Old 05-31-2010, 01:15 PM
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Default Can an Atheist "sincerely" read "Mere Christianity" by C.S Lewis and still remain an

Don't answer this unless you've read Mere Christianity.
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Old 06-05-2010, 01:15 PM
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Yes.

I did read it.
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Old 06-07-2010, 01:15 PM
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Yes.
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Old 06-08-2010, 01:15 PM
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Old 06-13-2010, 01:15 PM
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Yes, by ignoring all of its points. Lewis makes an excellent argument for the truth.
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Old 06-16-2010, 01:15 PM
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Yes. Because the arguments put forth there could apply equally to any faith, or even to no faith at all.

Another "bogus" argument for God was "Pascal's Wager"; The benefits of believing in the Bible far outweigh the downside (if in fact it is true), and the downside of following its teachings (even if it is not true) are minimal. But the problem with this argument is that it also works for any faith, or for no faith at all!
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Old 06-21-2010, 01:15 PM
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Yes, easily. Most peoples belief system isn't going to be swayed by books like that. Only the minority will.
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Old 06-24-2010, 01:15 PM
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Of course they can read it, but there is no-one so blind as one who doesn't want to see!
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Old 06-28-2010, 01:15 PM
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We sure can. It, (in my opinion) does not give me evidence or "proof" that there is a God and that I should follow him. It was an interesting read but nothing more.
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