C. S. Lewis Recordings

In the chapter "Let's Pretend" from Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis explores the concept of behaving "as if" one is a better person than one actually is, which can serve as a pathway to genuine transformation. He begins by discussing the idea of children playing pretend games, where they imitate adults or heroes, suggesting that this act of pretending teaches them something about the roles they are imitating.

In this essay, C.S. Lewis discusses Christian morality concerning sex, emphasizing the distinction between the virtue of chastity and societal norms of modesty. He argues that while societal standards of propriety change, the Christian rule of chastity remains constant, requiring either complete faithfulness within marriage or total abstinence. Lewis addresses common misconceptions about sexual desire, the overindulgence and perversions of the sexual appetite, and the challenges of achieving chastity. He also highlights that the sins of the flesh are not the worst, as spiritual sins like pride and hatred are far more detrimental.