Deep Dive into The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis - The Fall of Man

The Fall fundamentally altered the relationship between the human spirit and the human organism. Before the Fall, the human spirit possessed complete and direct control over the body, a delegated authority from God. This meant that bodily functions obeyed the spirit's will, not merely the laws of nature.However, the act of disobedience against God, rooted in pride and the desire for self-autonomy, led to a loss of this spiritual dominion. By turning away from God, the spirit also cut itself off from the source of its power over the organism. Consequently, God began to govern the body externally through the laws of nature.The organism then became subject to ordinary biochemical laws, resulting in pain, senility, and death. Desires arose independently of reason, driven by biological and environmental factors. The mind itself fell under psychological laws, and the will had to struggle against these new impulses, leading to the emergence of the subconscious.The human spirit transformed from master to "mere lodger" or "prisoner" within its own body, with rational consciousness becoming limited. The spirit itself became self-centered and corrupted. This altered state was not just a personal failing but a radical change in human nature, inherited by all subsequent generations. The original harmony and integrated control between spirit and body were shattered, replaced by a state of internal conflict and subjection to natural processes.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed