"We shall bleed and squeal as the handfuls of fur come out; and then, surprisingly, we shall find underneath it all a thing we have never yet imagined; a real Man, an ageless god, a son of God, strong, radiant, wise, beautiful, and drenched in joy."
- C.S. Lewis
A brilliant picture he paints.
But...
What is this 'thing' that is being de-furred so savagely? Is it us? That would seem the obvious answer yes, however, what if he speaks not of beings but of perceptions? What if it is our perception of God, the church, religion, salvation, grace, love or faith that is being torn out before our eyes? Maybe our bleeding and squealing is akin to the 'wailing and gnashing of teeth' so oft used to describe those undergoing extreme grief upon finding out that everything they held dear has actually led to their own demise.
Are you holding onto perceptions you know to be right even as they are torn apart in front of you?
Maybe we all need to look at what is being revealed, not what is being destroyed.
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