The C.S. Lewis podcast
#123 Out of the Silent Planet: Death, suffering and The Fall
Sep 18, 2023
Alister McGrath discusses humanity, death, evolution, and suffering in Lewis' 'Out of the Silent Planet'. Also explores the conflict with the theory of evolution and the need to promote a healthier attitude towards death.
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- CS Lewis explores the spread of contamination and the concept of sin and redemption in a flawed and fallen world in 'Out of the Silent Planet.'
- Lewis raises questions about the compatibility of the traditional view of the fall with the theory of evolution, challenging the traditional understanding of suffering as a result of the fall on Earth.
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Lewis explores the concept of the bent nature of humanity
In the podcast episode, Professor Alistair McGrath discusses how CS Lewis explores the concept of the bent or distorted nature of humanity in his book, 'Out of the Silent Planet.' Lewis suggests that if a world is contaminated, that contamination can spread, raising questions about sin and redemption. He depicts a flawed and fallen world that is capable of spreading its fallenness through human agency. The narrative raises the question of whether the contamination can be reduced or if it inevitably spreads. However, Lewis does not provide a definitive answer to this question.
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