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The C.S. Lewis podcast
#166 Philip Tallon: Is pain a megaphone?
Jul 15, 2024
Associate Professor of Theology Philip Tallon discusses C.S. Lewis's views on pain, soul-making, and theodicy. Topics include the purpose of suffering in spiritual growth, the role of pain in Christian apologetics, and the possibility of animals and pets in heaven.
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- Pain can be a means of refining individuals for greater purposes, leading to character growth and hope.
- The concept of 'soul-making' in response to suffering highlights the complexity of pain within a broader theological framework.
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God's Use of Pain in Lewis's Theology
Lewis argues that God uses pain as a means to draw individuals closer to Him, viewing suffering as a tool to redirect people towards ultimate happiness found in God. While pain is not seen as intrinsically good, Lewis believes it can serve as a means of refining individuals akin to a masterpiece, where God crafts individuals for greater purposes beyond their initial state.
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