Quote by C.S. Lewis

Enemy-occupied territory---that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us to take part in a great campaign of sabotage.

Enemy-occupied territory---that is what this world is. Chris

Summary

This quote suggests that the world we live in is controlled by forces that oppose Christianity, similar to an enemy-occupied territory. It portrays Christianity as a tale of the true ruler who has arrived in a concealed fashion and is summoning individuals to participate in a significant mission of causing disruption and hindrance to these opposing forces. The quote emphasizes the idea that Christianity is not only a personal belief system but also a call to actively challenge and subvert the dominant forces that oppose its principles.

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Christianity

By C.S. Lewis

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