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The Forest Passage (Ernst Jünger)

The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

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The Origins of Aristocracy

The origins of aristocracy lay in giving protection from the threat of monsters and demons. Yunger praises churches and sects as a counterpoint to what drives the tyrannies. He also specifically exalts helmoth ja von moltki, the deeply christian founder of the krisau circle - executed by the natses in 19 forty five. Faith means freedom. Materialism reinforces tyranny. Religion implicitly christianity. For junger tells us, christ has shown the way to conquer the root of all fears. The fear of death is good. It prepares man for paths that lead into darkness and the unknown,. Though not enough by itself. And in any case, it will always be

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