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Love in the Ruins

The Adventures of a Bad Catholic at a Time Near the End of the World
Book • 1971
In 'Love in the Ruins,' Walker Percy crafts a satirical narrative that delves into the intersection of science, humanity, and faith.

The story follows Dr. Tom More, a psychiatrist who invents a device called the 'Lapsometer,' which can diagnose and treat mental illnesses.

Set in a dystopian near-future, the novel critiques modern society and explores the complexities of human relationships, moral decay, and the search for meaning amidst chaos.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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Timothy Keller
for his insights on guilt and secular perspectives.
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The Sacrifice
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Matthew Sitman
as one of Walker Percy's books.
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Has Trump 2.0 Been a Success So Far? — And Other Questions
Mentioned by Jessica Hooten-Wilson, explaining that he wrote sci-fi to warn society about potential negative consequences of contemporary choices.
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Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Narratives
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Russell Moore
as an end times novel that predicted the current state of society.
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Moore to the Point: The End of the World Will Be Livestreamed
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Father Wesley Walker
as another Catholic novel set in the South, noted for its humor and cultural prophecy.
Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor
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Father Wesley Walker
as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.
The Castle of Otranto

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