Preface The topic about which I'm writing is actually nothing new, certainly not unique to modern times. Jesus, himself, told his disciples two millennia ago, "I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith." I try to always document and cite quotes. Some quotes used here were gathered almost nine years … Continue reading The Deconstruction of the Christian Faith
C.S. Lewis
Chronological Snobbery
One of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century, C.S. Lewis, when listening to the mentality of “younger is smarter/newer is better,” coined the term “chronological snobbery.” To put it in terms everyone can understand, it’s called pride, arrogance and immaturity. I once read the following statement by a young pastor in his early 30’s: … Continue reading Chronological Snobbery
Social Media, Lewis and the Art of Disagreement
A professor of mine, Dr. Michael Ward (University of Oxford), recently wrote a timely article entitled, "C.S. Lewis and the Art of Arguing." In light of how hostile and acrimonious debate can become on social media, I thought a couple of quotes from the essay might provide food-for-thought next time someone challenges your political or … Continue reading Social Media, Lewis and the Art of Disagreement
Love Is Risky Business – But It’s Worth It
"Love hurts" sang the rock band, Nazareth, in 1975. But, the only alternative to never being heart-broken is to never allow oneself to love. So goes the saying, "It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all." C.S. Lewis comments: "Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung … Continue reading Love Is Risky Business – But It’s Worth It
Homeless Demons
[Jesus said],“When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order. Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more … Continue reading Homeless Demons
Out of Your Mind
"It is funny how mortals always picture us as putting things into their minds: in reality our best work is done by keeping things out." C.S. Lewis; "The Screwtape Letters"; Demon Uncle Screwtape writing to his novice demon nephew, Wormwood.
A House United
Our country was never more vulnerable to the attack of other nations than during the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln knew this all too well, which is why, when beginning his Address to the Republican Convention, he chose to use these eternally true words of Jesus Christ. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. I … Continue reading A House United
The Impenetrable Glory of Almighty God
All Suffer
Lewis is spot-on. The rest of the story, which Lewis also knew well, is recorded for us in the Bible: "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God..." (1 Peter 3:18) https://twitter.com/cslewisdaily/status/429697566733635584