In this episode of Christian or Not, we examine the real religious beliefs of Charles Dickens. Many people assume Dickens was a strong Christian because of the redemption themes in his novels, his famous Christmas story, and the fact that he wrote The Life of Our Lord for his children. But the truth is more complicated.
Dickens was raised in the Church of England, strongly criticized organized religion, and focused heavily on the teachings and example of Jesus rather than traditional Christian doctrine. S
o was Charles Dickens truly a Christian?
In this episode we explore:
Charles Dickens’ religious background and upbringing
His relationship with the Church of England and Unitarianism
What The Life of Our Lord reveals about his view of Jesus
Christian themes in A Christmas Carol and his other novels
Whether Dickens believed in the core truths of historic Christianity
If you’ve ever wondered about Charles Dickens’ faith, his Christianity, or whether the man behind A Christmas Carol was a true believer, this episode is for you.
Watch now and decide for yourself: Was Charles Dickens a Christian or not?