It's More Than Just Words | C.S. Lewis Audio

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C.S. Lewis tackles the complexities of petitionary prayer, where individuals ask God to intervene in specific situations. He begins by addressing a critique about the disciples not possibly hearing Jesus's prayer in Gethsemane, suggesting that they could have heard the beginning of the prayer before falling asleep. Lewis uses this example to delve deeper into the nature of prayer and its implications within Christianity.
Lewis explores the philosophical and theological questions surrounding prayer, especially in relation to determinism and God’s impassibility. He rejects the deterministic view that everything, including human actions, is predetermined, arguing instead that human experiences and actions, like prayer, have real consequences and meanings. He emphasizes that prayers do not act directly on nature like spells but through God, implying a dynamic interaction rather than a one-sided action.

[@diannhall7564]

Thank you. I enjoyed reading along in Chapters 9 & 10 in C.S. Lewis “Letters to Malcolm”.

[@seanthompson7047]

Such a good listen. Thank you for sharing! Is there a version of this with music?

[@SeaHarp]

We currently do not have a version with music. We will consider this for a future video. Thanks!