Quote by C.S. Lewis
A man who first tried to guess 'what the public wants,' and then preached that as Christianity because the public wants it, would be a pretty mixture of fool and knave
Summary
This quote suggests that a person who attempts to speculate on the desires of the general public and then presents it as the true essence of Christianity is both dishonest and foolish. It implies that true faith should not be manipulated or tailored to suit popular demand. The quote criticizes the idea of distorting religious beliefs to cater to societal trends or public approval, implying that doing so undermines the sincere and authentic principles of Christianity.
By C.S. Lewis