<p>In G. K. Chesterton's "The Ball and the Cross," a whimsical yet profound exploration of faith and doubt unfolds through the tale of two contrasting protagonists: a militant atheist and a devout Christian. Set against the backdrop of a London that is as much a character in the story as its inhabitants, Chesterton employs his characteristic vibrant prose and philosophical dialogue to dissect the struggles between belief and skepticism. The novel...