Devilish thoughts on abortion |
by Regis Nicoll |
It has been nearly 70 years since C. S. Lewis made public a mysterious correspondence that became known as The Screwtape Letters. The “letters” contained advice, instructions, and warnings from a senior demon to a junior demon about the handling of an earthling in his “care.”
As disclosed in the last of the letters, Wormwood, the pupil, failed his commission. He has never been heard from again. It has been noted that his disappearance had some connection with a ravenous meal Screwtape, the tutor, enjoyed sometime shortly thereafter.
Recently, new correspondence has come to light that bears eerie similarity. With moist palms and brow, I share it with you now...
Regis, however did you find that letter? Losing a letter of that import is quite a slip-up on their part.
Posted by: salt.racer | February 13, 2009 at 11:50 AM
You know, the devil's courier system is woefully inefficient. A supprising amount of messages get intercepted by his enemies.
Posted by: Jason Taylorj | February 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Wow, thank you, that is a great piece. I am impressed, encouraged and convicted all at once.
Posted by: Jason Ibrahim | February 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Oh, I almost forgot. For anyone interested in similar diabolical discussions, Eric Metaxas has published a couple similar pieces: http://www.ericmetaxas.com/writing/essays/screwtape-proposes-a-divorce/ and http://www.ericmetaxas.com/writing/essays/screwtape-on-the-davinci-code/
Posted by: Jason Ibrahim | February 13, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Thanks, Jason I., for the link. The DaVinci essay will be especially helpful to my homeschool student who is studying early church history and the canon.
Posted by: | February 13, 2009 at 06:46 PM
Well done, indeed, Regis! The spirit, power, and eloquence of the don lives on.
Posted by: Rolley Haggard | February 13, 2009 at 10:57 PM