book discussion

it seems a little odd to me that even today we cant prove this argument, one way or another?

it depnds on personal views i fink.
bein catholic i fink he does exist but the foundation of any faith is dat ders an explanation fer anyfing dat we alone cannot do

the fact dat we cnnot prove it is wat makes most people fear faith

i was always taut dat jesus was born lived fer 33 yeers n was crucified for or salvation n 3 days l8r he rose from da ded n asscended into heaven

most choose not tey believe in god i fink bcuz of da hole armageddon fng

We cannot deny the fact that in the past, man attributed their fear + uncertainty of the environment they lived in to GOD.

Today, as we progress, we become more confident of ourselves and we are better off dealing with the environment we live in, through say knowledge that we acquired + discovered

Secondly, in my judgement, religious institutions are formed to control man. either it was the early intention doesnt really matter. This is done through:
(1) religious doctrines - when man 'represents' GOD to tell the ppl what should/shouldnt be done

thirdly, we modify religion and God to fit into our needs at a particular point in time

(1) the distinction between old/new testaments
(2) social status of women. The Churches dont seem to play the gender card these days, now that with the rise of gender equality?

The simple answer to the topic is...no. And I totally agree that faith has been used to both pacify the masses and encite them to wage war.

I cannot not believe in a god. I have tried in the past and the most I've been able to do is pretend that I don't believe, and then everything becomes so strange and incomprehensible that I stop pretending right away. But I find arguments on the topic interesting and engaging for the most part. Lewis' clear writing style really helped me find words for some things I never thought I could articulate about faith and christianity.