Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson Summary
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In this eerily prophetic dystopian masterpiece, a world without religion faces apocalyptic reckoning. Continuously in print for over a century and endorsed by multiple popes, Benson's dark vision of secular totalitarianism has proven disturbingly accurate - making it required reading for our uncertain times.
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The End of Faith: A World Without God
Imagine a world where technology has advanced but humanity's spiritual nature has been hollowed out. Where flying machines cross continents at tremendous speeds, artificial sunlight bathes cities in perpetual illumination, and global communication happens instantaneously. This is the world of "Lord of the World," a chillingly prescient novel written in 1907 that both Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have cited as essential reading. Set in the early 21st century, it depicts a society that has achieved material progress while suffering spiritual bankruptcy. Communism and Humanitarianism have become the guiding principles, transforming into quasi-religious movements that fill the void left by traditional faith. The architecture reflects this spiritual vacuum - buildings designed for pure utility, stripped of ornament and religious symbolism. The novel brilliantly portrays how a society that rejects God doesn't become more rational but instead redirects its religious impulses toward secular idols - the State, Technology, and Humanity itself. How could a novel written in 1907 so accurately predict our modern struggles? Benson foresaw flying machines, mass communication systems resembling our internet, euthanasia as accepted social policy, and the rise of a unified Europe. But his vision extended beyond mere technological forecasting to anticipate the deeper spiritual crisis of modernity - the increasingly desperate attempt to build meaning without transcendent foundations. The novel warns against placing absolute faith in political solutions to fundamentally spiritual problems and challenges the modern assumption that humanity can create sufficient meaning for itself through reason and science alone.
The Antichrist in White: Julian Felsenburgh's Rise
The Last Resistance: Faith Under Fire
The Religion of Humanity: Worship Without God
Personal Costs: Faith, Family, and Persecution
The Final Confrontation: Apocalypse and Revelation
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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