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CS Lewis The Grand Miracle Great Centripetal Roads

Posted on April 9, 2015 by PaulVK

Then another thing. We, with our modern democratic and arithmetical presuppositions would so have liked and expected all men to start equal in their search for God. One has the picture of great centripetal roads coming from all directions, with … Continue reading →

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CS Lewis Articulates the Great Materialist Myth

Posted on March 5, 2015 by PaulVK

From his essay “Is Theology Poetry” The play is preceded by the most austere of all preludes: the infinite void, and matter restlessly moving to bring forth it knows not what. Then, by the millionth millionth chance—what tragic irony—the conditions … Continue reading →

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CS Lewis on the Obstinacy in Belief

Posted on February 26, 2015 by PaulVK

We believe that His intention is to create a certain personal relation between Himself and us, a relation really sui generis but analogically describable in terms of filial or of erotic love. Complete trust is an ingredient in that relation— … Continue reading →

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CS Lewis on the UnDemocratic God

Posted on February 13, 2015 by PaulVK

We, with our modern democratic and arithmetical presuppositions would so have liked and expected all men to start equal in their search for God. One has the picture of great centripetal roads coming from all directions, with well-disposed people, all … Continue reading →

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CS Lewis The Grand Miracle

Posted on February 13, 2015 by PaulVK
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Why Religion Doesn’t Work and Why God Is So Hidden

Posted on July 24, 2014 by PaulVK

Why Doesn’t Religion Work? I was a seminary student when this young man came to my church in Grand Rapids. He was in my small group and my elder district. He told me that he was unhappy but when he … Continue reading →

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From Sinai to Pentecost: Do you require to be compelled or would you like to be wooed?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by PaulVK

Insufficient Evidence It is not uncommon to hear skeptics claim that believing is God is not justified. God isn’t an old man in the sky that we can point to. You cannot find on some mountain in the Middle East … Continue reading →

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How To Waste Your Life and How To Stop

Posted on May 31, 2014 by PaulVK

What Do You Want?  May is the month for commencement addresses. All over the country scholars, politicians, celebrities, teachers, and people considered to have something to say will stand up in front of graduating High School and College students to give … Continue reading →

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Becoming Solid Selves in a Reactive Age

Posted on April 4, 2014 by PaulVK

The Reactive Age The hot topic this week is Brendon Eich stepping down under pressure for his 2008 donations to the Pro-Prop 8 side. He had a chance to recant but did not.  While this event touches on lots of thing … Continue reading →

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The CS Lewis You Never Knew

Posted on December 19, 2013 by PaulVK

CNN Belief Blog He never took royalties from his Christian books He felt like a failure as a Christian communicator He had a horrible personal life.

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