Quote by C.S. Lewis

Of course, I quiet agree that the Christian religion is, in the long run, a thing of unspeakable discomfort. But it does not begin in comfort; it begins in the dismay and it is no use at all trying to go on to that comfort without first going through that dismay. In religion, as in war and everything else, comfort is one thing you cannot get looking for it. If you look for the truth, you may find comfort in the end: if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth-only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin with and the in the end, despair.

Of course, I quiet agree that the Christian religion is, in

Summary

This quote highlights the notion that while the Christian religion may bring discomfort initially, seeking comfort without first acknowledging the underlying dismay is futile. It compares religion to war, suggesting that comfort cannot be obtained by seeking it directly. Instead, by searching for truth, one may eventually find comfort. Conversely, seeking solely comfort may result in illusions and ultimately lead to despair. Thus, the quote emphasizes the need to confront the initial discomfort and explore the possibility of truth before expecting any sense of comfort in religious matters.

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