Charles Handy thought for the day on using religion to give power to individuals in their lives. Handy begins the article discussing what he calls the "they" syndrome that people display when speaking of situations or people that are out of their control. He proceeds to state that this syndrome is a kind of escapism, and has much to do with the Christian religion and surrender to God. Handy asserts that he would prefer to believe, contrary to what individuals like C.S. Lewis hold, that God works through him and that life is not predetermined by an all-powerful "they." This, according to Handy, is what gives life meaning and excitement.
Handy, Charles B St. John Athanasius, Saint, Patriarch of Alexandria, -373 Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963
Source
Charles Handy thought for the day on using religion to give power to individuals in their lives, September 10, 1986; Charles Handy Papers; Box 18, Folder 2; 1 page
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