Diabolical modernity
By Edward Feser
Category: Society
Tags: Religion
Satan tempted Christ to avoid the cross, and that temptation shapes modern life. Drawing on Archbishop Fulton Sheen, I offer an accessible reading in my Postliberal Order essay. I argue that market economies, modern science and liberal democracy promise appetite, wonder or political salvation, a form of diabolical modernity.
Rolly's Take
This blog resonates with those who feel a disquiet in the promises of modernity — a searching soul who contemplates the cost of convenience and the allure of easy answers. It speaks to individuals who sense that beneath the surface of consumerism and political rhetoric lies a deeper moral struggle, one that questions the very essence of fulfillment and meaning. You might find yourself drawn to its exploration of the diabolical temptations that shape our lives, provoking reflection on the intersection of faith, society, and personal choice. The nuanced discussions beckon the reader to ponder not just what we desire, but why we desire it, in a world where the sacred often collides with the mundane.