Editor’s Note: Interviewee Justin Mann is the president of the C.S. Lewis Society and a University alumnus.

Q. What is the full name of your club?
A. C.S. Lewis Society

Q. How long have you been at the University?
A. This is our fourth year.

Q. What is the history of your organization?
A. The first year ran in a different format than our current meetings. We followed different books by Lewis and discussed each chapter. For our second year, the club was named the Francis Schaeffer Society and met monthly to discuss political topics. Now, we have a set topic for each week.

Q. Why does your organization exist?
A. Our organization exists for Christians and non-Christians alike to have the chance to examine issues of faith and reason critically with C.S. Lewis as our guide.

Q. How would someone become involved?
A. Coming to meetings is the best way to become involved.

Q. What is usually on the agenda at your meetings?
A. We have discussed evolution, salvation, heaven and hell. A member will give a five to 10 minute synopsis of Lewis’ thoughts on the given topic. Then, we discuss the topic. Finally, we try to have a media clip from the Narnia movie or one of Lewis’ books on tape.

Q. What is a common misconception about your organization and how would you clarify it?
A. I’m not sure we have misconceptions about our group. However, I would just like to reiterate we have a diverse range of opinions and beliefs – all viewpoints are respected.

Q. How are officers elected?
A. Officers are elected by majority vote.

Q. In what other campus activities do you participate?
A. Sometimes we participate in and sponsor debates.

Q. Who is encouraged to join your organization?
A. We encourage everyone to participate, the Christian and skeptic alike.

Q. Is there anything else students should know about your organization?
A. We welcome and appreciate thoughts from anyone who wishes to come to our meetings.

We hope to give people the tools to help them face the serious and challenging issues dealing with faith and reason.

Q. When, what time and where do you meet?
A. During fall semester, we meet from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Monday in Tate Center room 138.

Students can email Mann at JtheMann@uga.edu for more information.