"My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. But how had I got this idea of just and unjust? A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. What was I comparing this universe with when I called it unjust?"

We are living in a generation that is heavily focused on justice and fairness. We see poverty in various countries and different organizations stepping up to help those in need, because it is fair. Lewis ponders this definition of just and fair- what do we have to compare to?

Jesus was really into justice. He hung out with the prostitutes, tax collectors, thieves, and everyone that was not accepted from society. He wanted to show them that He loved them and their lives had meaning.

The straight line Lewis mentioned was referring to Jesus. He provides the example of how we should love others and how we should judge what is right and not right in our daily lives.