Intuitive Argument

Logic is often intuitive, as seen through the "who's taller story. Like logic, morality retains an equally intuitive nature, in that we know universally that some things are wrong, i.e. drowning children.

Global Morality

C.S. Lewis proposes the idea of general morality in Mere Christianity. This is the idea that morality transcends cultural bias as seen through similar moral principles throughout various countries.

Objections of General Morality

There are two objections to the idea of global morality. First, cultures also share negative characteristics. C.S. Lewis states that no one can say something is "wrong" without first knowing what is "right." Second, evolution can explain morality. This is false because morality is the standard by which we judge instincts.

Moral Rejections

There are two effects of rejecting moral absolutes. First, Rejecting moral absolutes makes activism impossible. Second, rejecting moral absolutes "mutes our moral outrage."

Strengths

Gives the reader great applications to use in conversations with atheists. Good illustrations to show key points.

Weaknesses

Failure to bolster key points with applicable Bible verses. Lack of content on evolution proof.

Quiz Questions

1. What is intuitional truth? (It is the truths that do not need to be taught or proved to you.)
2. True or False? C.S. Lewis believes in a global moral intuition? (True)
3. What are the two objections to the idea of global moral intuition? (First, is that there are also bad moral intuitions that are world wide. Second, that evolution is the reason for a global moral intuition.)
4. Rejecting moral absolutes makes _________ impossible. (Activism)
5. Rejecting moral absolutes mutes our moral _________. (Outrage)

Discussion Questions

1. How can logic be universal?
2. How can we call something someone does "wrong" when the bible states "do not judge or you too will be judged"? -Matthew 7:1
3. How can one disagree with Christianity when morals are generally accepted globally across race, gender, and belief?
4. What does it mean to reject moral absolutes?
5. What happens if we choose Machiavelli over morality?