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Atheists in C.S. Lewis' day were as snobbish and arrogant as they are now, but better educated and more capable of debate.

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Peter Kreeft
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: March 16
Philosopher
Professor
Theologian
Writer
Paterson
New Jersey
Peter John Kreeft
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Snobbish
Lewis
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Educated
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