God in the Dock; Essays on Theology and Ethics Chapter Summary & Analysis - Part I, Essays 12 - 18, Man or Rabbit?, On the Transmission of Christianity, 'Miserable Offenders', The Founding of the Oxford Socratic Club, Religion without Dogma?, Some Thoughts, 'The Trouble with Summary

Part I, Essays 12 - 18, Man or Rabbit?, On the Transmission of Christianity, 'Miserable Offenders', The Founding of the Oxford Socratic Club, Religion without Dogma?, Some Thoughts, 'The Trouble with Summary and Analysis

In "Man or Rabbit" Lewis addresses the question of whether one can lead a good life without being a Christian. First Lewis points out that the question often seems to imply that men care more about leading a good life than whether Christianity is true, but Lewis thinks this is the wrong way to think about it. If you think it is true, then you will immediately realize that Christianity will help you be good. Of course, a secular and Christian man could agree on a lot of morality but they cannot both be right about the universe. In the best world, the materialist will not be a fault for his error.

Lewis next points out that it may be possible for "someone" to be good without Christianity, but each person should ask that about himself; the vast majority will realize that they cannot be good at all. Without a...
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