Why must humanity suffer? In this elegant and thoughtful work, C. S. Lewis questions the pain and suffering that occur everyday and how this contrasts with the notion of a God that is both omnipotent and good. An answer to this critical theological problem is found within these pages.
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C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.
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Of all the C.S. Lewis books I've read, so far, this one is by far the most philisophical. There is much meat here and much to chew on and think about (almost too much). Each sentence has something profound to think about and ponder over. Mr. Lewis has a tenancy to drift from one thought to the next, much like G.K. Chesterton did in his books. This makes following the book a little bit difficult. Still, that is the mark of a book of substance in my opinion. It means I'll be able to pick it up and read it over and over and over again and learn something new from it with each reading. How many books can you say this about? Not too many.
The painful longings we experience in this life go unfulfilled because we are obviously not made for this life. Every time we try to fill those longings or comfort our pains, be it with something or someone, we always end up feeling very unsatisfied in the end. Therefore, it goes to say that our experience of pain and longing in this life is so that we may know *REAL* joy and pleasure in the next. And more importantly, to have a much greater appreciation for it! That is why we must exibit courage in this life.
That we each have a special place for us in heaven is a given. As C.S. Lewis puts it, "...we are like a key, cut in a certain way, that is casting about for its missing and matching padlock".
However, one must allow God to have his good way so that we may realize this ultimate union of key to padlock or man to heaven. And ignoring or leaving God out of the picture is not the way to go about doing it
Published in 1940, this is another classic from the master Christian apologist, this one dealing with the all-important question of theodicy: "If God is omnipotent and benevolent, why is there suffering?" It is not a pastoral work as such, but a rational exploration of the issue (for a hands on treatment of suffering, read "A Grief Observed", Lewis's journal of his painful journey and struggle with his faith after the death of his wife from cancer).
Contains some wonderful insight and discussion on omnipotence; a great book to have.
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