letter one

I found it interesting that Screwtape suggested that jargon was the best way to bring someone away from "the enemy." This makes sense because the truth would lead them to finding Christ. He comments that argument is useless to them and that they need to use alternative means to accomplish their goals. He suggests using distractions as well. This explains a lot to me because distractions are what makes it hardest for me to have my time with God. Screwtape relates a story that the man he was after nearly found God but he pointed out that he was hungry. This distracted him enough to allow him to think that those things like religion are just a waste of time. I also found it interesting that he pointed out that their job was not to teach. They need to keep their patients in the dark. Once he begins to reason and think about the things he is taking in their argument is lost. Their goal is to avoid letting him think about his situation at all costs. Let him think he is fine.