Narnia and Deism
Posted: Oct 09, 2009 5:23 pm
Deism believes one gets to know the Higher Power through nature and reason. That there is no formal worship or sacred writings- but that there is a deity and that insight is revealed to people. Contrary to popular opinion, Deism does not state that the deity left the creation behind- but that there is limited intervention and that there is a plan indeed.
I have noticed some elements of Deism in Narnia. For example, there is no formal worship in Narnia of Aslan/Emperor- but the citizens definitely thank Him. Deism does not believe in miracles- and when Lucy recites the spell to make things visible, Aslan becomes visibles and says that He is not going to break His own laws.
Christian Deism specifically follows the teachings of Jesus Christ as a great example and teacher, without coming up with dogmas or the sort. And Narnia seems very similar to this. Could it be possible that C.S. Lewis was more of a Christian Deist, even if formally affiliated with the Anglican Church, given how things are in Narnia?
"has realized Christian Deism fits her beliefs way too well"
I have noticed some elements of Deism in Narnia. For example, there is no formal worship in Narnia of Aslan/Emperor- but the citizens definitely thank Him. Deism does not believe in miracles- and when Lucy recites the spell to make things visible, Aslan becomes visibles and says that He is not going to break His own laws.
Christian Deism specifically follows the teachings of Jesus Christ as a great example and teacher, without coming up with dogmas or the sort. And Narnia seems very similar to this. Could it be possible that C.S. Lewis was more of a Christian Deist, even if formally affiliated with the Anglican Church, given how things are in Narnia?
"has realized Christian Deism fits her beliefs way too well"