All longing articles
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ArticleChasing Eden: Why We Long for a World That Never Was - or Was It?
Reflections on the Ontological Argument: Part 2 of 4
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #177 Alister McGrath: Emotions, sentimentality and rational truth
Would Lewis have any advice for anyone struggling to make sense of their emotions? How do we respond to a culture or a generation who often prioritise emotional truth over rational truth? How do we avoid sentimentality? Are there any ways that Lewis has been particularly powerful spiritual mentor for you personally? How can Lewis’ lived out faith be helpful for us?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #176 Alister McGrath: Feelings, desire and religious experience
Why are we often hesitant to talk about our feelings? What did Lewis mean by “joy” and how did he search for it? Can our feelings help us to find God or to grow in our faith? How did Lewis view aesthetics? What should we do when our feelings seem opposed to our faith? How important was religious experience for Lewis? Professor Alister McGrath continues to explore how we can use Lewis as a resource for the Christian life.
