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Mere Christianity

by C. S. Lewis

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CS Lewis writes this tiny book for the average Christians who want to feel reconnected to their faith. It's quite conversational - parts of it were done as a radio broadcast before they were a part of this book. It's also a solid foundation upon which to build and encourage belief, devoted both to faith in Christ and daily Christian living. It doesn't seem like much of a book when you first pick it up, but it ends up covering a lot of ground quite approachably. ( )
  the_awesome_opossum | Nov 9, 2009 |
One of my favorite books of all time. There is a chapter on forgiveness that will change how you think for ever. Awesome! ( )
  specialeduc8or | Nov 4, 2009 |
I listened to this book in audio format from Audible, and although I had read it multiple times--the audio format added a whole new rich texture that I enjoyed thoroughly. Lewis' clarity never ceases to amaze me and strengthen my faith. One thing I do want to note though is how Lewis is misused. Often I hear many Christians state (sometimes as an excuse to avoid taking a position on the things that God intends us to study) that they just practice "mere Christianity." Lewis would not have approved. He never intended his work to be used in that manner. I suggest these "mere Christians" re-read this book and take to heart Lewis' admonition that the basic principles he elucidated are not intended to be a stopping place, but rather a juncture that we all pass through in the "hall" on the way to the "room" that will be our home. We are not intended to remain in the milk of "mere Christianity," but to move on to the rich and bountiful meat of deep study and immersion into the joy of knowing God. ( )
  DeeDeeWarren | Oct 12, 2009 |
Sometimes faith needs a little logic. Here you can find some. And, as a bonus, what great history. Think about hearing this on the radio during a most fearful period. ( )
  dreams_ark | Oct 6, 2009 |
Partially read; Interesting, but pales in comparison to Dungan's book
  jtfairbro | Sep 29, 2009 |
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Dedication
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Every one has heard people quarrelling.
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"You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to."
"A man who jibbed at authority in other things as some people do in religion would have to be content to know nothing all his life."
"The bad psychological material is not a sin but a disease. It does not need to be repented of, but to be cured... Human beings judge one another by their external actions. God judges them by their moral choices."
"We must get over wanting to be needed: in some goodish people, specially women, that is the hardest of all temptations to resist."
"How monotonously alike all the great tyrants and conquerors have been: how gloriously different are the saints."
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The 'Lewis' DVD sets which feature sergeant Lewis,in the British television series,have nothing to do with the author C.S.Lewis.
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Canonical titleMere Christianity
Original publication date1952
People/CharactersJesus of Nazareth, God
Awards and honorsA Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan (Spiritual Classics), HarperCollins 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Century
First wordsEvery one has heard people quarrelling.
Quotations"You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call H... (show all)
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0060652926, Paperback)

A forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and one of the most popular of Lewis's books. Uncovers common ground upon which all Christians can stand together.

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