👍 “A Second Rabadash” — C.S. Lewis and Dangerous Leaders
Matt Mikalatos (tor.com)here’s my hope for myself and all of us:
May we, like Susan, have the wisdom to recognize if we’ve been deceived by a leader who appears wonderful in one context but has “another face” when he gains power.
May we, like Edmund, remember our own failings and be generous with our enemies, and hopeful that true change is still a possibility even for a traitorous fool.
May we, like Lucy, see clearly into the hearts of our leaders.
May we, like King Lune, be kind-hearted and compassionate with our enemies.
May we, like the people of Calormen and Archenland and Narnia, find peace in the years to come.
In the meantime, friends, let us each be faithful in the things we are called to, despite what our leaders may do. Vote, speak up, and do what’s right. Aslan’s on the move—let’s keep our eyes open for him.