Can We Be Good Without God
J. BUDZISZEWSKI Now the question “Can we be good without God?” may be taken in two different ways. One way focuses on knowledge, the other on action; one takes the question as meaning “Can we ‘know’ what’s good without ‘knowing’ God?”, the other takes it as meaning “Can we ‘do’ what’s good without ‘following’ God?” […]
C. S. Lewis: The Problem of Pain
JACEK BACZ The existence of suffering in a world created by a good and almighty God — “the problem of pain” — is a fundamental theological dilemma, and perhaps the most serious objection to the Christian religion. C.S. Lewis(1898-1963) Known to his readers as a philosopher, a Christian apologist, a science fiction writer, an author […]
C. S. Lewis letters to Sheldon Vanauken
C.S. LEWIS These letters by C. S. Lewis were written to Sheldon Vanauken, who ultimately wrote the best-selling book A Severe Mercy. Mr. Vanauken asked Lewis for the right to use the letters in his booklet “Encounter with Light,” and Lewis gave permission. Mr. Vanauken subsequently put the letters in the public domain. 14 December 1950 […]
Blaming God First
MICHAEL NOVAK What are we to say about a human condition in which “Nature red in tooth and claw” rears up on its massive hindquarters, and hurls a 30-foot wall of water against the lowlands of eleven of the poorest and most populous nations on earth, including some playgrounds of the rich of Europe and […]
Blaise Pascal: A Gambling Man?
Worthy is the Lamb Magazine Pascal’s wager, simply put, claims that an infinite “prize” easily warrants a finite wager. Before I elaborate upon this wager I would like to acquaint you with it’s highly regarded proponent. Blaise Pascal is universally recognized as one of the most brilliant men of the modern era; an accomplished mathematician, […]
Accused!
J. BUDZISZEWSKI “So often, when I say what I believe, someone pigeonholes me as ‘intolerant.’ I wish I knew what to say when that happens.” J. Budziszewski “Ready for me, Professor Theophilus?” “Yes, I’ve been expecting you.” A few days ago I’d talked over the true meaning of tolerance with Mark and his friend Sarah, […]
A Skeptical View of Christianity
J. BUDZISZEWSKI A number of my professors seem to be saying the same thing. That faith isn’t intellectually honest. That the only stance worthy of an intelligent person is skepticism. Professor Theophilus? Hmm? Oh, hello, Mark. Have a seat. What can I do for you? Are you busy? I’m about to be — with you. […]