tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246136.post640658842780183733..comments2023-05-07T07:12:22.455-04:00Comments on tasteandsee: From The Introduction Of C.S. Lewis' The Great DivorceKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164119748164140223noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246136.post-11414439816695398012006-08-24T22:47:00.000-04:002006-08-24T22:47:00.000-04:00I've just requested the book from the library. I'l...I've just requested the book from the library. I'll look forward to reading it.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395686312754791503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246136.post-27352527707455408152006-08-24T17:12:00.000-04:002006-08-24T17:12:00.000-04:00Asking is the only thing that makes sense when you...Asking is the only thing that makes sense when you have a question. ;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164119748164140223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246136.post-28879915472950692472006-08-24T17:10:00.000-04:002006-08-24T17:10:00.000-04:00I see how it is - you ask intriguing, open ended q...I see how it is - you ask intriguing, open ended questions. Then, as it seems a response might be getting somewhere, you ask another. <br /><br />You will be good at this teaching thing ;)<br /><br />More on "home base" and its inherent qualities later...irishtaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11970026811311838430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246136.post-62906630598083130722006-08-24T08:02:00.000-04:002006-08-24T08:02:00.000-04:00Good thoughts, Rebecca. Makes me wonder what type...Good thoughts, Rebecca. Makes me wonder what type of metaphor determinists would use for the choices we make in life. Is everyone on their own timeline with those lines crisscrossing one another from time to time? I woul definitely recommend this book to you, it's very short and written like a story, so quick.<br /><br />Eric, I agree that our view of how life works (circle or tree) could have serious implications for how we do theology. I'm interested to know your thoughts on how an "ever-expanding journey away from home base" wouldn't be inherently bad. I guess my basic question is: what do you consider home base?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164119748164140223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246136.post-46184590830031762652006-08-24T07:36:00.000-04:002006-08-24T07:36:00.000-04:00The most puzzling implication for Lewis' metaphors...The most puzzling implication for Lewis' metaphors is my concept of our jobs as theologians. In interpreting the Bible I believe we trying to determine the core meaning the text had to the original hearers and then to relate our culture. In this way we always seem to be returning to a "home base." We stray, culture strays, and we return to "home base" by applying Biblical truths to our lives. <br /><br />I do like the tree metaphor, though. If it is assumed, I can also see how humanity is engaged in an ever expanding journey away from "home base." I think we have to assume, however, that this is not essentially bad, since theologians are trying to guide the decisions we are making. In this way God is informing humanity's progress, and in many ways has done well. It is said there is nothing new under the sun. Certainly with modern technology it is easier to engage in various sins (gambling, pornography, gossip, etc) but these are certainly not new. On the flip side, we have made human rights and equal rights fronts, which is consistent with Judeo-Christian principals. <br /><br />If I have to choose I choose the latter.irishtaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11970026811311838430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246136.post-63386602361273864862006-08-23T23:53:00.000-04:002006-08-23T23:53:00.000-04:00"We are...living in a world where...every road, af..."We are...living in a world where...every road, after a few miles, forks into two, and each of those into two again, and at each fork you must make a decision."<br /><br />I believe this absolutely. Although I am completely unfamiliar with this passage, it is the image I use in my head* for our paths through life. Those decisions are choices made using our free will.<br /><br />Still, while it's all well and good to have goals and make plans, I believe that this life will be easier and hold greater contentment if we turn to God for guidance in making those choices - before choosing those various paths. <br /><br />The problem is we tend to make a lot of them without thinking, without realizing how important some of them might be and certainly without knowing for sure where they lead.<br /><br />But the <i>good</i> thing is that we have so very many chances to get back onto the right path, the one God has chosen for us. The decision is ours, but He's the only one who knows what's coming. Which is why the wisest course is to consult Him as often as possible, to choose Him over everything else.<br /><br />*Actually, I kind of picture it as the road map of the United States.:)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395686312754791503noreply@blogger.com