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Science Fiction & Religion article in First Things

PostPosted: March 30th, 2010, 5:32 pm
by matdonna
I put this here because of the Space trilogy reference at the beginning, but really the article is much broader. Anyone think it should be moved to a different forum? I just wanted those interested in the Lewis part of it to be able to come across it.




and meanwhile, a blessed Holy Week and celebration of Resurrection to all, East and West.

Re: Science Fiction & Religion article in First Things

PostPosted: March 30th, 2010, 6:47 pm
by sehoy

Re: Science Fiction & Religion article in First Things

PostPosted: March 31st, 2010, 12:16 am
by galion
Re Arthur C. Clarke and his disagreement: in 1954 (or thereabouts) in Oxford's Eastgate Hotel there was a fairly informal debate about the benefits or otherwise of space travel. For: Clarke, seconded by the rocket engineer A.V. Cleaver; against: CSL, seconded by Tolkien. The whole thing seems to have been pretty good-humoured; I don't think a vote was taken, but as they were leaving (after a glass or five) , Lewis is reported to have said: "I'm sure you're all very wicked people, but wouldn't this be a boring world if all of us were good?"

Re: Science Fiction & Religion article in First Things

PostPosted: April 1st, 2010, 6:46 pm
by matdonna
I love that story, galion