A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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The Christian "doctrines" are translations into our concepts and ideas of that which God has already expressed in language more adequate, namely the actual incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection
Interpretation
What this quote means
C. S. Lewis suggests that religious doctrines are human interpretations of divine truths expressed through the life and actions of Jesus Christ.
In this quote, C. S. Lewis emphasizes that the core truths of Christianity—namely the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus—are translated into human understanding through doctrines. He argues that these practices and beliefs are attempts to grasp the profound realities of God's communication with humanity, indicating that the divine message exceeds our limited comprehension.
Themes
DoctrineGodJesusTruthFaith
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a church sermon to inspire deeper understanding of faith.
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