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The C.S. Lewis podcast
#167 Philip Tallon: How do hell, the Fall and beauty fit into Lewis' theodicy?
Jul 22, 2024
Philip Tallon, a theology professor, explores C.S. Lewis' views on the Fall, hell, and aesthetics in theodicy. Topics include reconciling Fall with evolution, Lewis' thoughts on suffering, forgiveness, and the role of beauty in moral growth.
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- Lewis reconciles the Fall with evolution by portraying original humans as stewards, allowing for a historical Adam.
- Lewis emphasizes free will in depicting hell as a natural consequence of refusing true joy.
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Lewis's Imaginative Account of Original Humans and Evolution
Lewis reconciles the concept of the fall and evolution by presenting an imaginative account of original humans possessing a stewardship role within creation. He envisions an evolutionary model where humans are brought out or selected and given a supernatural blessing. This portrayal allows for a creation narrative that incorporates evolutionary theory while maintaining the concept of a historical Adam.
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