EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1H 15M
Episode 99 - C.S. Lewis's Trilemma
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Show NotesWe start by dipping into the book with 50 arguments for God and a chapter “Jesus as God” which says that if we ditch 4th & 5thC debates and modern categories of Trinity, we see Jesus expressing his divinity in his own way. It explains Jesus’ caged language on this as Jesus needing to avoid being stoned for blasphemy.We look at some of the key passages in the gospels, in particular looking for differences between the author’s view and Jesus’ proclamations regarding whether he was God. This leads on to the Liar Lunatic Lord argument made famous by CS Lewis, and the sceptics’ 4th option “Legend”. We look at the “Liar” option. And we offer you: Misquoted, Misunderstood, Mythologised and Mistaken. Links:Books: “Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy and Science” by Mike Licona and William Dembski. CS Lewis - “Mere Christianity”Bart Ehrman - “How Jesus Became God”Richard Carrier’s blog:https://www.richardcarrier.info/archives/20130Doubts Aloud Links:Please give feedback and ask questions using: [email protected]
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Show NotesWe start by dipping into the book with 50 arguments for God and a chapter “Jesus as God” which says that if we ditch 4th & 5thC debates and modern categories of Trinity, we see Jesus expressing his divinity in his own way. It explains Jesus’ caged language on this as Jesus needing to avoid being stoned for blasphemy.We look at some of the key passages in the gospels, in particular looking for differences between the author’s view and Jesus’ proclamations regarding whether he was God. This leads on to the Liar Lunatic Lord argument made famous by CS Lewis, and the sceptics’ 4th option “Legend”. We look at the “Liar” option. And we offer you: Misquoted, Misunderstood, Mythologised and Mistaken. Links:Books: “Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy and Science” by Mike Licona and William Dembski. CS Lewis - “Mere Christianity”Bart Ehrman - “How Jesus Became God”Richard Carrier’s blog:https://www.richardcarrier.info/archives/20130Doubts Aloud Links:Please give feedback and ask questions using: [email protected]
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