Orthodoxy Essay Questions

Essay Questions

  1. 1

    Why does Chesterton feel that people seek out religion?

    Chesterton feels that people want adventure and to explore the unknown, but also want a sense of security. Christianity offers that security and gives a sense of being safe in an uncertain world.

  2. 2

    How does religion offer balance in one's life?

    Chesterton sees life as chaos and order. We all have chaos in our life and seek to make sense of it. He believes that Christianity offers order to the chaos of the world. By embracing it, one will have the strength to not make mistakes and therefore bring more of a balance to one's life.

  3. 3

    Why does Chesterton consider the writings of Nietzsche to be dangerous?

    Chesterton believes religion brings balance to one's life. The fundamentals of Christianity are what one should seek to come to a better understanding of life. Nietzsche disregards Christianity and sees it as detrimental to the process of learning about values and how to appreciate life.

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