Jargon, Not Argument

Good points here from The Screwtape Letters… that and the discussion of “streams” distracting attention feels oddly relevant to our current time.

Why the Devil Wants You Distracted:

Jargon, not argument, is your best ally in keeping him from the Church. Don’t waste time trying to make him think that materialism is true! Make him think it is strong, or stark, or courageous — that it is the philosophy of the future. That’s the sort of thing he cares about.