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
For those who find themselves wrestling with the shadows of modernity, this blog offers a thought-provoking discourse on temptation and choice. It speaks to the introspective soul, probing beneath the surface of societal structures to expose the allure of convenience and consumption. In a world where appetite often masquerades as fulfillment, this exploration invites you to reconsider the cost of our comforts.