Similar to what he described. No, not at all. In fact in 8
th. or 9
th. grade (can't remember which) Sacred Studies one of our assignments was to prove there was no GOD. We were expected to prepare and defend a paper supporting Atheism. 'Course we were also expected to refute it as well.
I can remember many nights sitting around the fireplace in one of the Master's houses when the issue of whether or not there was a GOD was hotly debated. Such subjects are prime debating material, particularly for kids that age. And except for Father Cantler, whose views were pretty clear on the subject, I cannot ever remember any of the Masters ever telling us what their position was on that or any other issue.
I cover more about the experience in
Message 1
Aslan is not a Tame Lion
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