C.S. Lewis - the "Virgin Mary" of the Church of Christ

It’s hard to defend the idea that Lewis really is writing for nonbelievers — or even intended to. It’s more plausible that he was writing for believers and that the ridicule of nonbelievers helps create a sense of “us vs. them” solidarity among believers who have faith but don't realize that they have reason behind them as well. They can join together in pitying the poor, benighted atheists.