And by the same token, if we ignore and abuse our conscience (alethiometer) then it won't work properly any more, and may lead us into darkness and loneliness that could even last for ever. (faith.org.uk)
But like the alethiometer, we have to learn to use it, and we have to be honest in listening and obeying it. (faith.org.uk)
Actually his idea of the «alethiometer» (which literally means «truth machine» in Greek) is an interesting one. (faith.org.uk)