Which Do You Want? Spiritual Corruption or the Baptism of the Imagination? C S Lewis's Space Trilogy

A thoughtful discussion about the main themes of C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, including the idea that he was attempting to baptize the modern imagination and retrain the way we think. The consequences of the initial lie in the garden. The trilogy as a presentation of un-fallenness. An exploration of the portrayal of masculinity and femininity in the trilogy. The significance of attentive listening in relation to obedience, citing examples from the Bible. A caution against the dangers of selective hearing in religious language and structure. The complex interplay between worldview, perception, attention, and obedience in C.S. Lewis's works, drawing on examples from his books and other stories. Lewis's portrayal of corruption and spiritual realities in "That Hideous Strength," analyzing the characters and their actions as examples of the connection between political and spiritual corruption. The inspiration for the angels in the novel and how Lewis drew from Dionysius the Areopagite's "Celestial Hierarchy" and Greek mythology. Finally, Ted discussed the importance of daily obedience and faithfulness, emphasizing the need for gratitude and daily acts of obedience in saving the world. Mentions: J R R Tolkien George MacDonald's Phantastes Lewis's other books, The Great Divorce and The Chronicles of Narnia Michael Ward's book, Planet Narnia Maximus the Confessor