The CS Lewis Podcast #144 That Hideous Strength: What would a godless world look like?

2024-02-12T16:16:00+00:00

Alister McGrath continues to discuss the final book of CS Lewis’ science fiction trilogy. What are Lewis’ thoughts on education? Was he anti-modern? Does the abolition of God necessarily lead to the abolition of humanity?

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