*nods* Gotcha. I can understand that viewpoint of TLB, and, as I think I mention in a previous response, I can't really give you an answer about what Lewis was trying to say.
I would have to say that my definition of a soul is close to the Catholic catechism: "In Sacred Scripture the term "soul" often refers to human life or the entire human person.230 But "soul" also refers to the innermost aspect of man, that which is of greatest value in him,231 that by which he is most especially in God's image: "soul" signifies the spiritual principle in man. " And I also believe that spirit and body are intertwined so intimately that we are not complete without both being in perfect concert with God's plan. In this life the soul and body conflict with each other due to sin, at death they are separated, and at the final judgement the body is raised, perfected, and reunited with the soul to make a complete person again.
Anyway, I look forward to hearing what else you have to say!
Re: on theology, ethics, and authorial intent, part 5
Date: 2009-05-12 02:58 pm (UTC)I would have to say that my definition of a soul is close to the Catholic catechism: "In Sacred Scripture the term "soul" often refers to human life or the entire human person.230 But "soul" also refers to the innermost aspect of man, that which is of greatest value in him,231 that by which he is most especially in God's image: "soul" signifies the spiritual principle in man. " And I also believe that spirit and body are intertwined so intimately that we are not complete without both being in perfect concert with God's plan. In this life the soul and body conflict with each other due to sin, at death they are separated, and at the final judgement the body is raised, perfected, and reunited with the soul to make a complete person again.
Anyway, I look forward to hearing what else you have to say!