Lewis begins by addressing the "simplest form" of the problem:
"We are... a Divine work of art... with which He will not be satisfied until it has a certain character" ( The Classics Club ). 3. Human Wickedness & The Fall
: Lewis acknowledges this is "mostly speculation." He suggests animals may find a sense of "self" and immortality through their relationship with humans.
Human pain is largely "man-made," resulting from our and the misuse of freedom.
Like a or an artist , God desires our perfection and sanctification, not just our transient happiness.
One of Lewis's most famous arguments is that pain serves a functional purpose in a fallen world:
The Problem — Of Pain
Lewis begins by addressing the "simplest form" of the problem:
"We are... a Divine work of art... with which He will not be satisfied until it has a certain character" ( The Classics Club ). 3. Human Wickedness & The Fall The Problem of Pain
: Lewis acknowledges this is "mostly speculation." He suggests animals may find a sense of "self" and immortality through their relationship with humans. Lewis begins by addressing the "simplest form" of
Human pain is largely "man-made," resulting from our and the misuse of freedom. God desires our perfection and sanctification
Like a or an artist , God desires our perfection and sanctification, not just our transient happiness.
One of Lewis's most famous arguments is that pain serves a functional purpose in a fallen world: