The Everlasting Man | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Introduction: On The Creature Called Man

1. Why does Chesterton claim that some people have difficulty perceiving Christianity correctly?

They are too close to it.

2. Who does Chesterton claim to be the best judge of Christianity?

A Christian.

3. Who does Chesterton say would be the second best judge of Christianity?

A Confucian.

4. What tactic does Chesterton recommend that people use to see Christianity more fairly?

Pretend it is a foreign pagan religion and give it the same respect.

5. Which of the following is a statement that Chesterton makes?

All of these.

6. What example does Chesterton give about how the church must be viewed?

With the wonder of somebody seeing it for the first time.

7. What does Chesterton describe in the introduction as if being seen for the first time?

A horse.

8. What does Chesterton say is important when viewing mankind?

Realizing...
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