Sunday, February 24, 2008
Chapter 2
The Screwtape Letters were very interesting to me but a little confusing at first. The chapter that truly touched me was chapter two.This chapter touched on a lot of problems seen in the past and presently within different Christian churches. If an individual makes the decision to become religious that does not ultimately mean he or she will follow this lifestyle forever. If they have not been exposed to the church before, the initial shock of the traditions, others their, and the way it makes them feel can quickly turn them away. When attending mass I get very distracted by others and their different identities that I am often not fully participating. There is a difference between being a part of a religion physically by going to church and spiritually allowing yourself to connect with God. If one is able to get pass these common set backs and awkward feelings and allow themselves to be apart of the faith it can be a great thing in their lives. However, individuals can try to pretend they are committed to their religion, but deep down they will know the truth and will eventually fall to the dark side. This is a struggle for many people trying to decide on a faith and following a specific religion.
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Being someone who hasn't been raised in a very religious lifestyle I agree with the things said about the initial shock of the traditions and of the church in general. If only read letters from Screwtape about Christianity I can see how someone without a strong faith can be turned away from religion as you explained in your blog. I also agree that there is usually a lot of ambivalence created when attending masses and not fully being there and that this is where many people struggle with following a specific religion if at all. I also agree that the first few letters are quite confusing.
Milli
I agree with you regarding the religious shock. I have been a volunteer at church for many years. I have seen how new converters struggle with their new lives. It is difficult for them to get used to the standards of life at church. It is hard for them to change their mind to new concepts.
Mirna Bacaro
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