The Place We Find Ourselves 54 Warfare Part 7: The Modern Screwtape Letters
Dec 16, 2019
Explore the dark art of manipulation through the lens of modern relationship challenges. Discover how minor grievances can evolve into deep-seated distrust and how idolizing others stifles our creativity. Delve into the toll of betrayal from friends and the dangerous cycle of seeking power as a form of revenge. Learn how distractions can derail healing, making it harder to confront emotional pain. This captivating discussion intertwines timeless wisdom with contemporary issues, revealing the subtle warfare waged on our connections.
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Make Conflict About Rightness
- Conflict often becomes about being right rather than restoring relationship.
- Screwtape advises turning small hurts into enduring suspicion so partners see each other as the enemy.
Monotony Over Individuality
- Demons prefer a world where people imitate others instead of becoming themselves.
- Screwtape celebrates monotony and seeks to wipe out unique creativity that reflects God's image.
Divert Or Distort Mourning
- Distract subjects when they begin feeling grief to prevent real mourning.
- If distraction fails, steer sorrow into anger or despair and then accuse them of poor faith.
