Local Blogger Gives ‘The Screwtape Letters’ A Modern Spin for Today’s Uncertain Times

If C. S. Lewis’s satirical demon Screwtape was around in today’s modern contemporary present, what would he say to us now?
on Apr 30, 2020

My dear Wormwood,

It is unfortunate that, here in the 21st century, I cannot write you any more correspondence. You see, I actually absorbed you back in 1942 at the conclusion of letter thirty-one.

Your affectionate uncle,

Screwtape1

  1. P. S.: “Fortunately I have no doubt that many aspiring manufacturers of what the humans call ‘memes’ are well suited for the task of impersonating the otherwise inimitable writing style of the Lowerarchy.”
E. Stephen Burnett explores fantastical stories for God’s glory as publisher of Lorehaven.com and its weekly Fantastical Truth podcast, and coauthored The Pop Culture Parent and other resources for fans and families. He and his wife, Lacy, live in the Austin area, where they serve in their local church. His first novel, a science-fiction adventure, arrives in 2025 from Enclave Publishing.
  1. Travis Perry says:

    Ha! Brilliant!!!

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