This book is powerful.
I read this book for the first time last year and I'm going to read it again soon. From start to finish, it is a well-thought out explanation of Christianity from a philosophical point of view. I think it's important to note here that Lewis was at one point an athiest. I also think it is important that Lewis addresses only the true essence of Christianity, without taking space to address the differences and arguments that often exist between different Christian churches or denominations. It addresses Christianity in the most basic sense.
My favorite part about this book is that it's written for the layman. There is no haughty theological language or anything that the average person wouldn't understand. It's also not riddled with "church speak" (the "Christian" vocabulary people raised in church are indoctrinated with from a young age).
This book really challenged and changed me. It caused me to pause and think about what I truly believe. I began to draw distinctions between my personal experiences with God and things I believed simply because I had heard it from a pastor somewhere at one point. Christianity is special because it is personal. It is the only religion I know of that allows man and God to commune and have a relationship: a friendship. It is a shame that the one thing that sets Christianity apart is the thing that is often missing when Christianity is taught.
This is a good book, regardless of what your personal spiritual beliefs are. It is well written and I would suggest it to anyone who is interested in the basis of Christian beliefs- regardless of their personal stance on the truth of Christianity. It's worth reading.
Really.
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