“The Church always seems to be behind the times, when it is really beyond the times; it is waiting till the last fad shall have seen its last summer.”
Two Scotsmen - a devout Catholic and an atheist - attempt to duel over their differing world views on religion. Surprisingly, as the world around them vigorously forbids their debate, they unexpectedly garner a friendship and turn on their collective adversaries.
In true Chesterton style, The Ball And The Cross provides a serious religious and philosophical dialogue concealed within an intelligent and profoundly written fiction. Chesterton's command of the English language, and charitable comprehension of opposing world views is on full display here.
