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For me, not an easy book to read, but I tend to skim read...this one, must read words to form the thoughts and questions he gives the reader to think about. Glad to finally read C.S. Lewis. So my question is: How do you define - mere Christianity?

Susan Carpenter C.S. Lewis does NOT begin explaining Christianity. He begins by explaining he was an atheist. He came to his belief slowly, and shows us a reasonable …moreC.S. Lewis does NOT begin explaining Christianity. He begins by explaining he was an atheist. He came to his belief slowly, and shows us a reasonable logical way to view the fundamentals of what belief is common to all those calling themselves Christian regardless of denomination. There is much about the "sense of fair play" that all people (or as he states all men, which was the standard usage of his day meaning all people) have embedded in them among believers and non-believers alike. It's a fascinating read and not what I'd call a book one can easily skim either.(less)

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What does it talk about mere christianity?

Maisey He calls it "mere" Christianity because he doen't want to discuss the fine points of one Christian sect vs. another (ex. Lutheran or Catholicism) but …moreHe calls it "mere" Christianity because he doen't want to discuss the fine points of one Christian sect vs. another (ex. Lutheran or Catholicism) but just discuss the main core beliefs of Christianity as a whole, "merely" those.(less)

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Does it say anything about the relationship between Christianity and other major religions?

Catherine Yes. C.S. Lewis discusses how they differ and agree and why.

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How do i start reading the book!!! i mean how to gain access to it , to be able to read it????

Jessica Green There are free PDF copies available all over the internet, as well as free audiobook versions available on YouTube.

PDF version on Internet Archive: h …moreThere are free PDF copies available all over the internet, as well as free audiobook versions available on YouTube.

PDF version on Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/MereChris...

Audiobook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A01sK...(less)

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feeling very stupid, cannot even open the book?