One of Lewis's most famous arguments is that pain serves a functional purpose in a fallen world:
: Lewis acknowledges this is "mostly speculation." He suggests animals may find a sense of "self" and immortality through their relationship with humans. The Problem of Pain
: Therefore, God lacks either goodness, power, or both. Key Philosophical Pillars Lewis refutes this conclusion by redefining the core terms: 1. The Nature of Omnipotence God cannot do the "intrinsically impossible." One of Lewis's most famous arguments is that