False Prophets
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"False Prophets" is a trenchant critique of the intellectual giants who shaped the secular mind of the early twentieth century. Written by the esteemed Paulist priest and editor James M. Gillis, this work offers a rigorous Catholic appraisal of the philosophies and social theories promoted by influential figures such as George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, Sigmund Freud, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Gillis dissects the modern ideas that promised a new era of enlightenment but, in his view, led instead to moral and spiritual confusion.
Through a series of incisive essays, Gillis examines the "new gospels" of his era, contrasting them with the enduring traditions of Christian thought. He explores themes of morality, progress, and the nature of humanity, challenging the modernists' rejection of traditional religious authority. This volume serves as both a historical document of early twentieth-century apologetics and a timeless exploration of the conflict between secular humanism and religious faith. "False Prophets" provides readers with a sharp, articulate defense of traditional values against the tide of radical social change, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of ideas and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
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