

13. Francis Spufford & Andrew Klavan: A celebrated author and Hollywood screenwriter come to faith
31 snips Feb 20, 2024
Prize-winning author and Hollywood screenwriter share their journeys back to faith, discussing their conversion stories and the emotional sense Christianity can make, exploring unexpected paths to belief in God.
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Spufford's Return to Faith
- Francis Spufford, an atheist for 20 years, returned to faith after a personal crisis.
- He found unexpected mercy in the church, leading him back to Christianity.
The Emotional Core of Faith
- Spufford criticizes New Atheism for focusing on God's existence, calling it "his most boring characteristic."
- He argues that faith is driven by emotional needs, not abstract convictions.
Christianity and Imperfection
- Christianity is an anti-perfectionist religion that embraces human fallibility.
- This aligns well with novel writing, which explores the complexities of human experience.