Shameless Popery #232 C.S. Lewis’s Argument for the Papacy (sort of)
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Dec 9, 2025 Delve into C.S. Lewis's intriguing perspective on male headship and its implications for the Papacy. Discover why Lewis argues that having a single head in marriage reflects a necessity for church leadership as well. Explore practical and theological reasons behind this notion, especially concerning unity and authority. Joe critiques committee-led denominations and highlights early Christian support for episcopal authority. His historical insights emphasize the importance of a papal figure in preventing schism and maintaining global Christian unity.
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Single Head Needed For Lasting Unity
- C.S. Lewis argues a single head in marriage is necessary because permanence prevents majority votes in a council of two.
- Without a casting vote one party must decide to avoid separation and preserve unity.
Practical And Theological Case For Headship
- Joe Heschmeyer applies Lewis's reasoning to both practical and theological grounds for headship in family and church.
- He stresses that headship preserves unity and mirrors God's own ordered authority.
Church Oneness Implies Institutional Head
- The church's oneness, likened to marriage, implies it needs a head to maintain unity across believers.
- Paul’s imagery of Christ and the church supports institutional structures that reflect that unity.
