[I]t was admitted that the pain which alone could rouse the bad man to a knowledge that all was not well, might also lead to a final and unrepented rebellion. And it has been admitted throughout that man has free will and that all gifts to him are therefore two edged. From these premises it … Continue reading C.S. Lewis: “The Divine labour to redeem the world cannot be certain of succeeding as regards every individual soul. Some will not be redeemed”
C.S. Lewis: There is no question whether an event has happened because of your prayers.
There is no question whether an event has happened because of your prayers. When the event you prayed for occurs your prayer has always contributed to it. When the opposite event occurs your prayer has never been ignored; it has been considered and refused, for your ultimate good and the good of the whole universe.
C.S. Lewis: Good philosophy must exists, if for no other reason, because bad philosophy needs to be answered.
...Good philosophy must exists, if for no other reason, because bad philosophy needs to be answered...