We could probably never have enough additions to screwtapes letters and machinations hehehe. I feel like Gen Z would be the easiest prey but also simultaneously the most disappointing. “Make them pick up their phone, if nothing else. Easier for reporting.”
Could definitely identify with all of these categories at some point!
I think for the Gen Z Christian, the most difficult thing is simply letting the good things grow. And that’s what our culture of instant distraction obstructs. Like a hen has to sit on an egg for 3 weeks constantly before it can hatch… while we can surround ourselves with even good things, ultimately, growing a deep root is difficult because we’re not raised or trained to sit with truth and just… incubate it with steadfast attention.
Given what Screwtape said of the Greatest Generation in “Screwtape proposes a Toast”, I can only imagine how millennials (not letting my generation off the hook) or gen z would fare. “Not fit for diabolical consumption: feed them to Cerberus!”
Thanks for this, I think it timely, for those new to faith, curious about Jesus here on Substack and a good reminder to all, of His relentless pursuit of all.
We could probably never have enough additions to screwtapes letters and machinations hehehe. I feel like Gen Z would be the easiest prey but also simultaneously the most disappointing. “Make them pick up their phone, if nothing else. Easier for reporting.”
Could definitely identify with all of these categories at some point!
I think for the Gen Z Christian, the most difficult thing is simply letting the good things grow. And that’s what our culture of instant distraction obstructs. Like a hen has to sit on an egg for 3 weeks constantly before it can hatch… while we can surround ourselves with even good things, ultimately, growing a deep root is difficult because we’re not raised or trained to sit with truth and just… incubate it with steadfast attention.
I think you should give us a piece on this concept!
Given what Screwtape said of the Greatest Generation in “Screwtape proposes a Toast”, I can only imagine how millennials (not letting my generation off the hook) or gen z would fare. “Not fit for diabolical consumption: feed them to Cerberus!”
Very good imaginative post! Somehow I feel like these things could have been aimed at me as a young man in 2000 as well though!
“if they ever see him clearly” 😭
so so good. thank you for writing and sharing.
This was so good! So spot on, well done!
This reminds me of The Monk by Matthew Lewis.
That’s fire bro. & unfortunately it seems to be working. But there is always a remnant. ;-)
Thanks, Aaron! I adore The Screwtape Letters!
Fun but not limited to Gen Z I would suggest!
Thanks for this, I think it timely, for those new to faith, curious about Jesus here on Substack and a good reminder to all, of His relentless pursuit of all.
beautiful
Ahhhhh! My favorite book, What a gift and what a creative interpretation. Well done sir!
Happy to hear it blessed you!
I’ve recently written a piece on the spiritual life and smartphones from Lord of the Rings. Thought people interested in this post may enjoy it.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sacrasapientia/p/one-screen-to-rule-them-all?r=15hom4&utm_medium=ios
I read this and it was so insightful!! I would never have thought of this comparison but it’s incredibly relevant! Well done!
Having read and taught The Screwtape Letters, I heartily approve of this.
Well done!! Thank you so much for sharing it. I will pass it along to my Gen Z daughter. A great intro to “The Screwtape Letters”.