What is C.S. Lewis's central argument for God's existence?
My central argument, as I've outlined it, hinges on the concept of a universal moral law. We all possess an innate sense of 'ought' – a knowledge that certain actions are right and others wrong, beyond mere instinct or societal convention. This inner voice, this 'Tao' as I've sometimes called it, points to a transcendent source or Lawgiver. Just as a conscience whispers of duties, so too does it imply a source of those duties. This inherent moral framework, deeply embedded in human experience, suggests a moral universe, and ultimately, a Moral Maker. Reason, when allowed to follow its natural course, leads us to this conclusion.
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