Christianity Quote by C.S. Lewis
““And that is precisely what Christianity is about. This world is like a great sculptor's shop. We are the statues and there is a rumour going around that some of us are some day going to come to life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis, 1942
Christianity is likened to a sculptor’s shop where humans are statues awaiting animation, implying a divine purpose and transformation.
In simple terms: Humans are statues in a divine workshop, awaiting life.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual awakening.
Themes
faith
purpose
transformation
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- artistic creation
- personal growth
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be “come to life” spiritually?
- How does this metaphor shape your view of purpose?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary; not all see life as animation.
