The Great Divorce Lewis Analysis

Lay theologian, C.S. Lewis, projects his own conception of Heaven and Hell most prominently in his work, The Great Divorce. Here, he depicts Hell as being a place that is not necessarily eternal, but a place where one chooses to be and has the option to leave. Lewis states, “They lead you to expect red fire and devils and all sorts of interesting people sizzling on grids… but when you get there it’s just like any other town” (53). Hell is not this fiery furnace that society often depicts, thus clarifying that it is a place where people expand upon the natural working of the person’s soul. The only disturbance these individuals face is deciding if they want to be rescued from their contented lives in Hell. Heaven, on the other hand, is depicted as a place of mystery and hope. Lewis claims, “Heaven is reality itself. All that is fully real is Heavenly. For all that can be shaken will be shaken and only the unshakable remains” (71). The journey into Heaven is a slow and steady journey against many difficulties within adapting to the individual’s new circumstances. …show more content…
According to our class discussion/lecture, the Rapture in not this necessarily this nightmaric event, but a time of joy and praise because society gets to meet and be with Jesus. This event will most likely cover the span on seven years and will be filled with hard work and times. Many believe that the Rapture will begin with the Anti-Christ appearing and attempting to draw people away from Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:13 proclaims, “...but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” God’s view on the end of all things in relation to the population is that times will be tough and uncomfortable during this period but it is nothing we cannot unity together and handle if it means doing all for the Lord and his