The Christian Mind: How Should a Christian Think? by harry blamires

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July 15,2025

Blamires presents a concise and profound exploration of the state of Christian thinking in his era, and this exploration may hold even greater significance in our own time.

At the outset of the book, he makes a clear distinction between Christian and secular thinking and defends his bold thesis that there is no such thing as a Christian mind.

For the subsequent six chapters, Blamires vividly demonstrates how a truly Christian mind approaches being Christian in relation to six distinct, yet somewhat interconnected, "spheres," as we might call them.

I found this book to be not only thoroughly enjoyable but also highly provocative and, above all, deeply truthful.

It challenges our preconceived notions and forces us to reevaluate our understanding of what it means to have a Christian perspective in a complex and diverse world.

Blamires' work serves as a valuable reminder that the pursuit of a truly Christian mind is an ongoing and dynamic process that requires careful reflection and engagement with the various aspects of our lives.

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Anomanderake

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July 15,2025

Just finished going through it yet AGAIN. (Time #3 I think...)

It feels like I've been trapped in a never-ending cycle of going through this same thing over and over. This is the third time, or maybe I'm not even sure anymore. Each time I think I'm done, but then it comes back around.

I'm starting to feel a bit frustrated and worn out. The process seems so repetitive and draining. But I know I have to keep going.

Maybe this time will be different. Maybe I'll finally understand it completely or find a better way to deal with it. I hope so, because I'm really tired of this routine.

I take a deep breath and try to gather my strength for whatever comes next. I just have to keep pushing forward and hope that eventually, it will all be worth it.

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KingKuro12

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July 15,2025

Wow!

It is truly remarkable that someone was expressing such profound thoughts in the 1960s. This individual had a clear perception that secularism is not merely a neutral veneer on top of culture and politics, enabling all worldviews to coexist peacefully. Instead, they recognized that secularism is itself a distinct worldview.

The author's British background shines through, with a clever and incisive tone. At the same time, his Christian faith is unwavering in its affirmation of truth. What I particularly loved was the imaginary dialogue he constructed (this is not an exact quotation):

Secularist: "Don't you think Christianity should keep up with the times?"

Christian: [Thinks to himself: This is all backwards.] "No, the times should keep up with Christianity. The world should listen to the authority behind the church."

Personally, I believe that the most valuable takeaway from this book is the spirit it embodies. It is an intelligent and stubborn insistence on the necessity to "think Christianly" and submit to God's authority in every aspect of life. This unwavering commitment serves as a powerful reminder for believers to stay true to their faith and seek God's guidance in all their endeavors.

Overall, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between Christianity and secularism, challenging readers to consider the implications of their own worldviews and the importance of living out their faith in a modern society.

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Maginox

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July 15,2025

I am currently listening to the Overdrive edition of the Blackstone Audio version.

This has been a great way to refresh my memory of the book that I read way back in the 1980's.

The audio version brings the story to life in a new and exciting way.

As I listen, I am reminded of the characters and the plot that I had long forgotten.

It is amazing how much detail comes back to me as I hear the words being read aloud.

This experience has made me realize how valuable it is to revisit old favorites.

It not only allows us to relive the memories but also gives us a new perspective on the story.

I am thoroughly enjoying this journey down memory lane and would highly recommend it to anyone who has a favorite book from the past.

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BrokenWater

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July 15,2025

Blimers arranges his book into books rather than parts and chapters.

This is a British work that vividly describes the difference between a Christian and a secular mind.

A Christian can think like a secularist, as simply having the name "Christian" doesn't necessarily mean one has a Christian mind.

The author meticulously details the disparity between a secular mind and a Christian one.

However, I think one shortcoming of the book is that it solely evaluates the Christian mind with the secular mind.

I can envision other mindsets emerging to compete against the Christian mindset in the future.

Nevertheless, the book is extremely helpful in what it discusses.

In the postscript, the author concludes the book by emphasizing the need for the present generation to understand, acquire, and utilize a Christian mind before it's too late.

So many perils surround today's children, and only a Christian mindset can prepare them for these challenges.

I wholeheartedly agree that secularists aim to take the minds of today's children away from them to exert control.

The Church must do a better job of training our children and youth before the secular universities influence them.

I respect the author's views in the book. He goes to great lengths to illustrate the differences between a secular and a Christian mindset.

This is highly useful regardless of the era we live in.

By his own admission, the author employs British cultural concepts as he is British.

However, American (or any other country's) readers can still grasp the essence of his arguments and concepts.

This was a great read, and I highly recommend every Christian to read it.

It is accessible and helps us to perceive where the battlefield, especially for our children, is being waged.

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July 15,2025

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mminteaa_

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July 15,2025

So this book was at times truly thought-provoking.

It made me wonder what it truly means to think Christianly about ordinary things. Much of the book pointed out how deeply secularization has influenced Christians and compared the way Christians talk today with those from the 16th and 17th century. There definitely is a general difference. His brief example of what it would mean to think Christianly while pumping gas was fascinating.

The problem for me, as the book went on into more about what it means to think Christianly, was that I found I wholly disagreed with most of Blamire's theology and biblical assumptions. I was put off by how confidently they are asserted as unquestionable dogma. It must be nice to be so absolutely certain one has the whole absolute truth and the right interpretation (or more that there isn't even really interpretation) of the Word of God. For then it is simply the act of thinking and acting according to the Truth and inspiring others to do likewise.

I found Blamires's quote of Bertrand Russell to be interesting. Russell said that "Loyalty is always evil." Blamire then commented on how there is nothing virtuous about loyalty in and of itself, considering, for example, those who were loyal to Hitler. But Blamire, in condemning those in the secular culture extolling loyalty to ideologies as a good, seemed to me to prove to be just as unbendingly loyal to a specific Christian package. A Christianity that I don't even think necessarily aligns that well with the original teachings of the early Christians, but one that aligns with the winners of various doctrine battles throughout history. To assume those who won, like Augustine, are to be blindly trusted is problematic.

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haus444

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July 15,2025

This short but profound book has a long and illustrious history.

It was penned in 1963 by Harry Blamires, a scholar of English Literature, a student of CS Lewis, and a believing Anglican.

The book was his response to the burgeoning secularism of the mid-twentieth century.

He had witnessed World War 2 and the ascent of both the Soviet Union and the secular western state.

He desired for Christians to recognize that they were gradually being lured into thinking like secularists.

The book is straightforwardly organized.

After establishing that there is currently no robust Christian mind, he examines six ways in which the Christian mind contrasts and remains in tension with the secular mind: Its supernatural orientation, its awareness of evil, its conception of truth, its acceptance of authority, its concern for the person, and its sacramental cast.

The book was not intended to be a timeless treatise but directly addressed the situation in the early 1960s.

Consequently, it is both timeless and time-bound, making for captivating reading.

You can observe how frequently his thinking anticipates what will unfold in the subsequent half century.

But it is also a cultural artifact, which adds to the enjoyment.

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