The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis

Why read the book? C.S. Lewis wrote The Weight of Glory. It is a collection of nine essays, most originally delivered as sermons or lectures during the Second World War. The book includes well-known pieces such as “The Weight of Glory,” “Learning in War-Time,” “Why I Am Not a Pacifist,” “The Inner Ring,” “Membership,” “On Forgiveness,” and “A Slip of the Tongue.” Lewis explores how the Christian life is shaped by the reality of heaven and hell, the proper place of culture and education in difficult times, the dangers of seeking status, and the moral questions raised by war. He argues that our smallest actions and choices have enormous eternal consequences. The book helps readers see ordinary life with new eyes and gives clear guidance on how to live faithfully in a broken world. Favourite quote The pacifist position, if consistently held, would make it impossible for a Christian to serve as a policeman, to punish a child, or even to defend his own mother from a murderer. What I Loved…