3. As a way to demonstrate the potential deficiencies in deductive reasoning, Chesterton uses an example of 20th Century initials being carved in a rock. Explain this example and what it is meant to convey.

4. How does Chesterton refute the idea that religion came from people's experiences with authority, dreams, and the cycles of life?

5. How well does Chesterton think science is explaining the origins of mankind? Why?

6. In the beginning of the introduction, Chesterton uses an analogy of a boy leaving his farmland home and looking back on his homeland as he does so. What is he trying to explain or make clear with this analogy?

7. How does Chesterton define the view of non-Christians who live in a Christian society?

8. Explain where, according to Chesterton, we find religion and reason and how they interact.

9. What simple truth about mankind does Chesterton deduce from his discussion of the cave drawings? What arguments does he make?

10. How does Chesterton describe the religious experience of the Carthaginians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the chapter titled "The Witness of the Heretics" Chesterton talks about Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science. Write an essay about Christian Science and its founder.

Part 1. Write a short biography of Mary Baker Eddy and what led her to create Christian Science.

Part 2. Provide details about the beginning of Christian Science, including its inception and founding ideologies.

Part 3. How widely is Christian Science practiced today? Explain the spread and evolution of Christian Science.

Essay Topic 2

Chesterton's arguments that Buddhism is not a religion and does not have ethics, and that the church is unique in its ability to endure social change is thrown into question by Buddhism itself. Write an essay on Buddhism.

Part 1. Write about the historical spread of Buddhism - when and where it was founded, its subsequent existence and spread throughout history, and its various different types.

Part 2. Who was Buddha? Describe the founder of Buddhism and his teachings.

Part 3. Describe the five precepts, or the code of ethics, in Buddhism.

Part 4. Analyze Chesterton's position on Buddhism in light of your research.