Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Doodle (BBC Talk 5, Chapter 2 - Some Objections)

This talk was called 'Some Objections' in Chapter 2 of Lewis' book 'Mere Christianity'.

(This broadcast took place at the zenith of Nazi power, with the rapid invasion of Russia in full swing and hundreds of thousands of Soviet soldiers being taken prisoner.)

Correction: I discovered from old magazines that this broadcast was actually made on the 3rd of September, 1941 and was Broadcast #5 in series called 'Listener’s Questions'.

[islandonlinenews]

Mere Christianity helped bring me to Jesus.

[SycrosD]

Whoever is doing this should start a Patreon campaign.  I would definitely pay money to have more of these.

[CSLewisDoodle]

Lewis answers a common query here:

Q: What of the modern objection - that the ethical standards of different cultures differ so widely that there is no common tradition at all?

A: "The answer is that this is a lie - a good, solid, resounding lie. If a man will go into a library and spend a few days with the Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics he will soon discover the massive unanimity of the practical reason in man. From the Babylonian Hymn to Samos, from the Laws of Manu, the Book of the Dead, the Analects, the Stoics, the Platonists, from Australian aborigines and Redskins, he will collect the same triumphantly monotonous denunciations of oppression, murder, treachery, and falsehood, the same injunctions of kindness to the aged, the young, and the weak, of almsgiving and impartiality and honesty. He may be a little surprised (I certainly was) to find that precepts of mercy are more frequent than precepts of justice; but he will no longer doubt that there is such a thing as the Law of Nature. There are, of course, differences. There are even blindnesses in particular cultures - just as there are savages who cannot count up to twenty. But the pretence that we are presented with a mere chaos - that no outline of universally accepted value shows through - is simply false and should be contradicted in season and out of season wherever it is met. Far from finding a chaos, we find exactly what we should expect if good is indeed something objective and reason the organ whereby it is apprehended - that is, a substantial agreement with considerable local differences of emphasis and, perhaps, no one code that includes everything. (Lewis, ‘The Poison of Subjectivism’).

[production]

This is amazing. "Mere Christianity" is an amazing book. Hearing it makes it come alive. However, seeing the animation, is awesome. This is a great encouragement and inspiration.

[brentwoodhornclub]

20 years ago a friend gave me this book, I started reading it and a few chapters in the Lord took hold of me and I knew at that very moment he was Lord and Saviour. I'll thank Lewis when I get to heaven.

[TheLastAbacus]

You know you make good videos when I'm here within 15 minutes of every upload.

[Atreus]

I can only pray for Lewis' wisdom.  This is brilliant.

[AlexanderFosterSelf-Racer]

C.S.Lewis Doodle might be one of the most useful tools for my faith that I have ever found

[alexandergebreyesus]

What can I say except thank you for uploading these videos. it is not easy to read C.S. Lewis but your work make it so accessible into his thoughts. C.S.Lewis is so relevant to our days than ever before. The more I know God the more I love Him----God is awesome and most beautiful and may all praise and worship belong to Him. And we thank God for given us His Son Jesus Christ who'se immaculate moral life beyond reproach. And we thank God for C.S. Lewis to have used his intelligence to the "praise of His glory."

[benjaminvlasak]

When I started listening to these CSLewis talks and doodles I started seeing the world differently and it brought me to the meaning of being a Christian and what we are tasked with.
It really helped me find my morale compass. Thank You

[TenHanded]

Excellent work by both C.S Lewis and Mr Doodle. I'm very glad that you had the bright idea of making these videos. It really is inspiring work.

[jimnicholas]

I love the end portion where examples of the moral law are given across time and the world.

[Holexification]

This is amazing, honestly this work does not go unnoticed. I can't contain my excitement and admiration to what you have done. Keep it up! God bless!

[joshformanunited]

Wow.  My mind is blown.  This is excellent.

[adkarram]

Excellent in all respects and brilliant in clarity of thought and the illustrations provided! Well Done!

[brucemackenzie]

This is such a powerful way to illustrate Mere Christianity. Please continue this we all need this.

[myJesusfilledshishilife]

i loved the last bit, where you show morality in societies that didnt know christianity yet means to show that God has been talking through the ages reminding humans of who they are and who they are not

[michaelg]

Thank you for this video. Accessibility makes a huge difference in wisdom being granted to the population.

[InsideOut]

Amazing what a creative talent!
The simplicity & effectiveness of the Doodle is outstanding; love your style - the black & white & the minimalist drawings. This is so helpful, it really hits home for me!

[TheWayandWordofLife]

~ Extremely talented & comical 'Doodle' Art!! Each visual expression ( 'Doodle' ) + of each ANALOGY, that C.S. Lewis presents = is a very effective way, to UNDERSTAND, LIFE'S deeply Philosophical & Spiritual TRUTHS, within REALITY!! C.S. Lewis has helped bring so many people to CHRISTIANITY! ; )