C.S. Lewis is said to be the greatest Christian apologetic of the 20th century. Meaning he was a rational defender of Christianity. For some reason, I prefer my church defenders to be former atheists. Perhaps it is a ‘prodigal son’ sort of phenomenon, or maybe I just feel they are more qualified than the steadfast believers. Whatever the reason I do find atheist conversions fascinating.
Some of my personal favorite examples, others than C.S. Lewis, include Jennifer Fulwiler, author of “Something Other Than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidentally Found It.” In addition is Lee Strobel, author of “The Case for Christ.”
Perhaps what makes me so happy about these three authors is their intellectual aptitude and scholarly backgrounds. I love listening to individuals smarter than myself defending Christianity. There is a great comfort in knowing God has such capable minds fighting for righteousness.
In the meantime,…
A prayer for conversions
O blessed apostle, St. Paul, greatest of all converts, who labored unceasingly for the conversion of other souls, inspire me with the ardor of your zeal that I may pray and work for the conversion of my brethren, redeemed in the blood of Christ but not as yet blessed with the full light of his truth.
Mindful of the loving concern of the Divine Shepherd for the salvation of the “other sheep that are not of this fold,” I now beg your intercession to obtain the grace of conversion for (name of family member, friend or others).
May God, the Holy Spirit from whom alone this gift can come, hear my humble prayer and thus enable me to share with others the riches of my heritage of faith through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.