![]() This built-in morality serves as another clue to God’s existence. Where did this come from? Was it an evolutionary development, as some scientists today would contend? If so, what makes one person’s morality better than anyone else’s? If morality is not measured against a divine code, how are we to know which set of morals is correct? While there are some differences in what cultures deem right and wrong, every society from the beginning of time has had an innate idea of order and justice.įor example, although societies have differed in their specific rules about murder and sex, every society has created laws to prevent killing at will and engaging in sex with just anyone at any time. What was I comparing this universe with when I called it unjust?” ![]() But how had I gotten this idea of just and unjust? A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. Lewis says in Mere Christianity, “My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. ![]() I would much rather be known for being noble and firm in one thing than for being someone who. Bringing together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks during World War Two from his three previous books The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality, Mere Christianity provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the Christian faith. Lewis was a modern day proponent of this argument, which essentially points to the existence of universal moral truths that seem to be hardwired into every human being, regardless of race or culture, throughout all of history. Mere Christianity is an overview of Christian beliefs. ![]()
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