Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey Ep 1192 | Why Women Are Obsessed with True Crime | Guest: Andrew Klavan
May 20, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Andrew Klavan, an author and Daily Wire host known for his thought-provoking work, delves into his book 'The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness.' He explores the intriguing connection between true crime's popularity among women and our understanding of evil versus goodness. Klavan shares personal anecdotes, including his faith journey, illuminating how darkness can highlight divine truths. He also underscores the importance of navigating morality in our secular age while finding beauty amid darkness.
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Cain's Murder and Redemption
- The murder of Abel by Cain marks the start of history and the age-old struggle between good and evil.
- Jesus' sacrifice redeems that original darkness, showing the path to reconciliation and redemption.
Faith Born from Darkness in Literature
- Andrew Klavan's journey to faith began by confronting evil in literature that made him realize absolute morality exists.
- Reading Dostoevsky and Marquis de Sade pushed him toward God by revealing the horrors of a godless worldview.
From Therapy to Baptism
- After a miraculous turnaround in therapy, Andrew began praying and developed a relationship with God.
- His ultimate leap of faith was to believe objective good and evil exist, leading him to baptism and Christian faith.
