Wormwoods Mistakes
Wormwood is criticized early on for encouraging this extreme belief too quickly.
What is Atheism
Screwtape prefers this over dramatic, obvious sins.
What are small, subtle sins?
The patient recently experienced this positive spiritual change.
What is conversion to Christianity?
Screwtape refers to God using this ironic term.
What is “the Enemy”?
Screwtape warns Wormwood not to focus on arguments but on this instead.
What is distraction / real-life experiences?
This emotion is more useful than hatred, according to Screwtape.
What is mild annoyance?
His return home exposes him to these difficult relationships.
What are irritating family dynamics?
Demons want to separate humans from this ultimate goal.
What is God / Heaven?
Screwtape rebukes Wormwood for failing to exploit the patient’s focus on this during prayer.
What are distractions / wandering thoughts?
Screwtape encourages keeping the patient focused on this time frame.
What is the present?
The patient struggles with this habit during prayer.
What is distraction?
This pattern describes the ups and downs of faith.
What are peaks and troughs?
Screwtape criticizes Wormwood for letting the patient think about this too deeply.
What is reasoning about faith/truth?
He advises using this to distort the patient’s view of others.
What is Pride
His church experience is weakened by noticing this about others.
What is their flaws / hypocrisy?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
Screwtape explains why God allows “troughs” in spiritual life.
What is to test obedience and build genuine faith?
Wormwood fails by not exploiting the patient’s relationship with these people enough.
Who are his family
Screwtape says this kind of Christianity is most useful to Hell.
What is lukewarm / nominal Christianity?
The patient begins to confuse this with true spiritual growth
What are feelings / emotions?
The goal is not dramatic evil but this steady direction.
What is gradual decline toward Hell?