Believe Quote by C. S. Lewis
“The Christians say that God has done miracles. The modern world, even when it believes in God, and even when it has see the defenselessness of nature, does not. It thinks God would not do that sort of thing.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Problem of Pain, 1940, Christian apologetics
Modern skepticism often denies miraculous acts, even when evidence of nature’s vulnerability exists.
In simple terms: People doubt miracles despite seeing nature’s fragility.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about divine intervention.
Themes
faith
skepticism
miracles
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- scientific discovery
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of religion
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see miracles as literal or symbolic?
- What evidence would change your view?
A Different Perspective
Some view miracles as metaphor, not literal.
