Mere Christianity E3 - The Reality of the Law

In this episode of Leading Inward on C.S. Lewis's chapter 'The Reality of the Law' the three hosts discuss the concept of 'ought' and its application in moral and ethical behavior, comparing it to personal and societal expectations. The conversation covers topics like the importance of intention behind actions, recognizing a higher power through cultural behaviors, and the consistency of societal values.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:27 Ice Breaker
• 3:05 Defineing Ought
• 7:41 Determining the Difference Between Opinion and Truly Wrong
• 12:22 Why is the Intention to Cause Pain More Painful Than the Act?
• 19:59 What Clues Do We Get From Society That Point to God?
• 25:43 Why Do We Value Society So Highly?
• 29:22 Why Does the Law of Nature Seem to Change?
• 35:08 Verses
• 38:08 Outro