End of the world Quote by C.S. Lewis
““God will invade. But I wonder whether people who ask God to interfere openly and directly in our world quite realise what it will be like when He does. When that happens, it is the end of the world. When the author walks on to the stage the play is over.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis, 1946
Divine intervention would be overwhelming and irrevocable, ending the current world order.
In simple terms: God's direct action would end the world.
Key Takeaway
Beware of wishing for overt miracles.
Themes
theology
apocalypse
human agency
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- political activism
- social movements
- media discourse
Key Concepts
Divine sovereignty
existential risk
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you truly understand the consequences of divine interference?
- Can humanity handle an absolute authority?
A Different Perspective
Such power could destroy free will and cause chaos.
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