Howdy Book Clubbers,
In Chapter 5, we are getting closer to calling the "Somebody" behind the Moral Law, God. He gives us three reasons why Christianity makes sense in the light of Moral Law (aka The Law of Human Nature).
For those of you who want a quick summary or a little more information on what we read in Book 1, check out these notes: http://www.opendiscipleship.org/mere-christianity-leaders-notes/
STUDY QUESTIONS
1.) Reason #1 is that humanity is on the wrong road. Do you agree/disagree? What evidence to do yo offer as support?
2.) What are the two bits of evidence we have about the "Somebody"? What conclusions can we draw from each piece of evidence? What does it mean that this "Somebody" behind the moral law is good, but also terrifying?
3.) Christianity makes no sense apart from a sense of the Moral
Law and one’s personal inability to keep it. How much
sense does Christianity make to you?
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Mere Christianity - Study & Discussion Questions - Book 1: Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe, Chapter 4 - What Lies Behind the Law
Hi All!
This chapter talks about the two main views of the universe, the Materialistic View and the Religious View (although a third view, the Life-Force Philosophy, is also described). Lewis relates that science can not determine which of these views is right. He also begins to conjecture that there might be something behind the Law of Nature, a "Power" (not necessarily God...he hasn't gotten to proving that...yet...
STUDY QUESTIONS
1.) Why can't science help us decide which view, materialist or religious, is true? Do you agree?
2.) If we can't find out about the Law of Nature from science, how can we investigate whether it exists or not?
3.) When you look inside yourself, what hunger and desires do you have, that point to something beyond?
4.) According to Lewis, what makes the Life-Force view attractive?
This chapter talks about the two main views of the universe, the Materialistic View and the Religious View (although a third view, the Life-Force Philosophy, is also described). Lewis relates that science can not determine which of these views is right. He also begins to conjecture that there might be something behind the Law of Nature, a "Power" (not necessarily God...he hasn't gotten to proving that...yet...
STUDY QUESTIONS
1.) Why can't science help us decide which view, materialist or religious, is true? Do you agree?
2.) If we can't find out about the Law of Nature from science, how can we investigate whether it exists or not?
3.) When you look inside yourself, what hunger and desires do you have, that point to something beyond?
4.) According to Lewis, what makes the Life-Force view attractive?
Monday, July 6, 2015
Mere Christianity - Study & Discussion Questions - Book 1: Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe, Chapter 3 - The Reality of the Law
Hi!
In the Reality of the Law, Lewis talks about how humans ought to follow the Law of Nature, but that he won't necessarily choose to follow it. When we don't follow it, we often come up with excuses as to why we aren't.
STUDY QUESTIONS
1.) Considering the difference between the Laws of Nature and Law of Human Nature, what clues does this provide for understanding the world?
2.) What clues do we have, in a culture that is committed to a materialistic/naturalistic understanding of the world, that there is actually something "beyond"?
3.) Do you find the law pressing in on you? How?
In the Reality of the Law, Lewis talks about how humans ought to follow the Law of Nature, but that he won't necessarily choose to follow it. When we don't follow it, we often come up with excuses as to why we aren't.
STUDY QUESTIONS
1.) Considering the difference between the Laws of Nature and Law of Human Nature, what clues does this provide for understanding the world?
2.) What clues do we have, in a culture that is committed to a materialistic/naturalistic understanding of the world, that there is actually something "beyond"?
3.) Do you find the law pressing in on you? How?
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Mere Christianity - Study & Discussion Questions - Book 1: Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe, Chapter 2 - Some Objections
Happy 4th of July!
In Chapter 2, C.S. Lewis addresses some objections and questions from people like us! He addresses whether Moral Law is just a herd instinct or a social convention.
STUDY QUESTIONS
1.) How does Lewis distinguish Moral Law from a herd instinct?
2.) Do Moral Laws change over time? What about their application?
3.) How would you answer someone who has reservations about a universal morality?
In Chapter 2, C.S. Lewis addresses some objections and questions from people like us! He addresses whether Moral Law is just a herd instinct or a social convention.
STUDY QUESTIONS
1.) How does Lewis distinguish Moral Law from a herd instinct?
2.) Do Moral Laws change over time? What about their application?
3.) How would you answer someone who has reservations about a universal morality?
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Mere Christianity - Study & Discussion Questions - Book 1: Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe, Chapter 1 - The Law of Human Nature
Hola!
Chapter 1 was about The Law of Human Nature, that law in which we inherently know what is universally right and wrong and that as humans we are not always keeping it.
STUDY QUESTIONS
1.) Why does Lewis think it noteworthy to pay attention to the underlying dynamics of quarreling?
2.) Why is there good reason to believe that the idea of a universal law of nature is a solid truth?
3.) Lewis’s summary point is that while everyone believes in
Right and Wrong, none of us is consistent in living that way. How do you respond when someone points out your
inconsistent behavior?
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