Theology in the Raw

S2 Ep1030: You Are Not Your Own: Dr. O. Alan Noble

Dec 1, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Blood Meridian's Dark Yet Hopeful Tale

  • Blood Meridian reveals deep human depravity through brutal narratives and a compelling evil character, the Judge.
  • The Kid's passive resistance introduces a glimmer of hope despite the overwhelming darkness.
INSIGHT

The Judge as Masterful Evil

  • The Judge in Blood Meridian symbolizes the dangerous appeal of masterful evil and enlightenment ideals.
  • His desire to control and dominate reflects a will to power, highlighting human darkness combined with intelligence.
INSIGHT

God's Absence Amplifies Depravity

  • Blood Meridian portrays God's apparent absence, heightening awareness of injustice and violence.
  • The silence evokes human depravity’s rawness and intensifies moral reckoning in the story.
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