I feel sometimes that the admonition, “Christianity is so much larger than we make it out to be,” attempts to convey an idea that might be better expressed by, “Christianity is so much smaller than we make it out to be.” Let me explain. When people use that first phrase, I think they usually mean [...]

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In the beginning of the fourth section of Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis suggests a reason why theology is so important in the Christian life. He gives this reason in the form of an analogy—one of his best.
His consideration of this objection to theology comes in a very appropriate place. Heretofore in his book, Lewis has [...]

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