Fascinating essay . C.S. Lewis a very special man. He takes very difficult issues and wants talk about them. Allowing his listener to think and grow intellectually. 'GOD sent' indeed was he.

I agree with all this except for one thing: most women do care tuppence about our looks. If not, you would more often see female 10s with male 3s in the looks department. But they`re more the exception than equally matched couples looks-wise

Its a shame its badly read by an ai. I couldn't engage with the words they run to close together in an expressionless tone

I disagree with C. S. LEWIS

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I was a Moslem and Islam only condemned me. I was swapping between sin and repentance until I built my own version of God and put it in back burner. I started investigating science, quantum theory and found science has no clue about life and in all fairness it doesn’t claim it either. Then I started spirituality, a Hawaiian practice called Ho’oponopono. During all this, I was an anxious person, worried, bursting into rage from time to time and very much addicted to sex. Until I was lead to Christ. Someone (my son) insisted I should look into Jesus and while I was hating everything about religion, I was extremely impressed by the character of Jesus of Nazareth. I had never seen anybody liked him. This lead me to read New Testament more thoroughly and I was confronted with Jesus claims about Himself. They were big claims and it took my a while to give up finding a flaw. At last I accepted Jesus as God and as The Son of God and that change my life. Immediately I felt the sensation of a fire in my chest and from that moment on I can’t have enough of Jesus. I am a new person. I never lie, I never cheat, I never look at porn and I have become a loving husband, father, friend, brother and so. And non of this is intentional. Christ change my life. I love Him with all my heart and I’m happy to give my life for Him.

Do you state your credentials anywhere here before taking on the role of preacher? Your premise doesn't ring true somehow. Reassure us ...

I look at conversations today and how completely dumbed down they are among the cosmopolitan man. I listen to Lewis and I am starting to see why he is such a great writer in Christian commentary

It’s flipped from those days. Women still lose in the long run, but they do it to themselves and abandon good men who love them. Over 70 percent of divorce is initiated by women, with a significant proportion of those for this very reason alone. And now, young white men are 70 percent of all suicides. Leading causes? Divorce, Relationship breakdowns, displacement of the traditional male role, and alienation from their children. Our society can not stand this onslaught.

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What will help us through the black night of Civilization ? We cannot go back to a Medieval childlike Christianty however much it is in our blood-certainly not at the point of a gun. And people are only too happy to murder over points of dogma. How to keep the baby and dump the all too dirty bath water is the question.

A segment from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'... My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE. during September 1970.. Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.

Summary: "We don't know everything. Let's create a god to explain everything."

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I’ve lined up here since little as a Christian. I had set me apart from modern church and my family and society but I stand still because God has shown and proven himself to me and has always been working in and thru me in an odd way the world cares not for. It’s getting harder in many ways but he is still holding me in his hand, I’m not sure why sometimes but it is his will not mine. Long suffering is a verse the modern church just skipped along with all the verses of suffering. The old testament is as relevant as the new. This world proves its blindness and silliness still everyday…….i do my best but fall short for I am not Christ just trying to run my race and finish it. Love you Lord my only real friend and father.

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Christ is trash

Jesus of Nazareth is NOT "the Jesus whom Paul preaches" and that is why in Acts 19 "the Jesus whom Paul preaches" does NOT cast out demons. Satan does not cast out Satan. And Jesus of Nazareth doesn't blind men who can see but quite the opposite. Paul preaches the Anti-Christ and so does CS Lewis.

I always enjoy listening to C.S.Lewis. What a treasure, thank you for sharing these! In this case however I think mr. Lewis took the word 'generation' as used by Lord Jesus too literally perhaps. Which is human! As I have come to understand the word 'generation' was not meant to be taken as a literal generation of people who were alive at that specific time when Jesus spoke those words. I believe Jesus meant it within the context of a period or age. The Hebrew 'dor' stands for : period, dwelling, generation. We are still in that age, at the end of it I would expect although I could be wrong ofcourse. This age passes only at the coming of the new age, when He (Yeshua) Himself arrives as the King. God is not on a human timetable and I would expect Jesus to have used words which transcend their literal meaning in cases such as in matthew 24:34. He did not know the exact time of the greatest happening, just as He said, but He did not make any mistake in what He did say. he knew, but we often don't until we learn or until knowledge is revealed to us.

The narrator reminds me of Brother Derek Prince.

I wonder what Lewis, were he alive in 2024, have made of the present Archbishop of Canterbury, who kowtows abjectly to Neo-Marxism/Wokery and Islam.

The Christian 'ideal of happiness' is their god delighting in human misery.

Thank you for sharing this. I have seen parts of this quoted by many Christian authors, but now I have heard it in full. I have noticed that the older I get, the more nostalgic I get. Only Lewis could cause me to realize that these looks backward are actually reminders of what is ahead.

I was playing golf the day that the Germans landed: All our men had run away, all our ships were stranded: And the thought of England’s shame Very nearly spoilt my game. A bit of Googling suggests that this was by Harry Graham, who wrote the Ruthless Rhymes

No wonder so many intelligent people hate school. I, personally, merely disliked school, with every nanofibre of my being, and with the white hot intensity of a zillion supernovae.

A beautiful collection of thoughts! Seems I’ll have to return. For in 24 hours, I’m certain I will forget such thoughts. 𓁋 𓁙 ✧ ℨ ✦ / : \

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Oblivion NPC voice actor ??

Goosebumps always

Um is this brother Geoffrey from Oblivion? Cool.

Everyone will have a ‘last night’ and just like Christ coming to you, you may go to him before you know it. So be ready.

What happen to the doodle of this?

Lewis complements Søren Kierkegaard's (whose writings he former didn't appreciate) three "Stages of Life's Way": the aesthetic stage, the ethical stage, and the religious stage.

This is a stream of incredible consciousness which nurtures love in my heart for the WORD. AMEN

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King is coming

One of the greatest teachers of the 20th century.

Lewis improved through life. At the end he turned against the last chapter of his own book, Mere Christianity.

More importantly, we have no left to happiness either. That's a triple pun.

I can't help but see Aslan's face in the smoke...

44:00 as a service man who has worn several different uniforms, over multiple decades of conflict, I remember when we were told Sadam was the new Hitler and that Osama was the new Hitler, and most recently that Trump was worse than hitler… I never considered that those actually going to fight Hitler didn’t see him as any worse than any other historic enemy. Today, our military seems to be returning to a dispassionate professionalism, but I have noticed over the last four years that there is a (for lack of a better word) negative side to the stoicism I see around me. “It is what it is,” is said by all parties from all walks of life, combined with many doing all that they can to max out their disability from military service (as opposed to leaving for those in truly dire need). Anyways, it’s a weird time for me.

18:26 is he saying that the devil is not mentioned in scripture? As in Satan? Revelation 20:2 James 2:19

Teach this in every space please 🙏

This is not only true but also prophetic. :)

Thank you for this

Thank you for this

Also Jeffrey Epstein and John McAfee didn't kill themselves