Christianity Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Most of us are not really approaching the subject [scriptures] in order to find out what Christianity says: we are approaching it [them] in the hope of finding support from Christianity for the views of our own party.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, quoted in various works
Many claim Christianity to validate personal agendas rather than seeking its truth.
In simple terms: People use religion to support their own views.
Question motives before seeking doctrine.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debates
- personal belief formation
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you using faith to justify pre‑existing ideas?
- How does this affect authentic spiritual growth?
May overlook genuine theological insight.