I thought Skrewtape Letters was going to be a really easy read, although I ended up having to read the beginning a few times. It was difficult to start with, but once I realized it was a story of Christianity, not through God's eyes, but the Devils, it was amusing. Reading a story coming from a different perspective is very interesting and kept me wanting to read on.
In the first three chapters though there were many lines that caught my attention that I liked or thought twice about. One line I liked is on page 7 and 8; "He leaves them to 'do it on their own'. And there lies our opportunity. But also, remember there also lies our danger". I really don't know what about those lines I like, but I'm thinking maybe it's the challenge that is brought up because religion really is in fact controversial and challenging.
I thought C.S. Lewis wrote some great things about truth as well. What is it? Is there always a truth (true and false)? There are so many ways things can be perceived. That actually makes me think about what she wrote about the sciences and philosophy. She talked about how the sciences may not always be looked upon and maybe philosophy should be more heavily relied on.
Well until next time... hopefully we get some more questions answered in the next few chapters!
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Melissa, I agree with your confusion and feel as though it was tough to follow. I hope as well that it becomes more clear. I find it funny that we found the same aspects of the book amusing. I like how he discusses the idea of having goals. I didn't actually think about the idea of viewing religion through someone else's perspective, like satans, but it is very interesting. You made a good point and I feel as though it will be intriguing to see how else they view christianity and religion! Goood POint!!! :)
Becky
Melissa,
This idea of Satan being the uncle is interesting and in some ways clears up some of the confusion that I had about the reading. I give C.S. Lewis some props for taking on the challenge of writing about Christianity through Satan's eyes. There was not much similarity in our posts, except for the confusion in beginning reading this book. I though that the quotes you pulled from the book were interesting and thought provoking.
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