The Abbey of Misrule

The Abbey of Misrule, authored from an Orthodox Christian perspective, explores themes of spiritual crisis, societal decline, and the questioning of Western values and progress. It advocates for a return to traditional spiritual roots, critiques modernity and technological dominance, and discusses the loss of faith in institutions amidst recent global events.

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Intermission: Digging Down

296 implied HN points • 25 May 23
📖 Philosophy Existence Ethics Knowledge
  1. The author has been away speaking in Romania and London.
  2. The talk focused on the question 'What do we do when there's nothing left to conserve?'
  3. The talk was followed by a two-hour discussion with Mary Harrington and the audience.

The Monthly Salon: May

290 implied HN points • 08 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Nature Community
  1. Summer is a time of growth and flourishing in the Irish west.
  2. The author is working on final essays while also attending speaking events.
  3. The community of readers can engage in discussions while waiting for new content.

Empty Throne, Empty Tomb

71 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Christianity Mythology
  1. The post discusses the collapse of the West and how it may relate to the period of Lent, which leads up to a triumph despite the catastrophe it signifies.
  2. A new program focusing on Christian mythopoetics in England, led by Martin Shaw, is highlighted. Guest teachers include well-known figures like Rowan Williams and Malcolm Guite.
  3. The unique emergence of Christian stories in new ways during tumultuous times is mentioned, emphasizing the importance of exploring such narratives.

The Monthly Salon: June

197 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Writing Nature Reflection
  1. The author announced the penultimate chapter in a series they've been working on for over two years will be ending soon.
  2. After the chapter ends, the author plans to take a summer break and then return with new projects and ideas.
  3. The author is excited about exploring new avenues while building on their previous work.

Against Progress

259 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Radicalism
  1. The article is about being against progress and making a case for reactionary radicalism.
  2. The author discusses Edward Goldsmith's traditionalist views and his role in the early British green movement.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe for a 7-day free trial to continue reading the post and access the full archives.
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Intermission: Coming Up, Laid Down

178 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Events Podcasts Feedback Community Engagement
  1. Paul Kingsnorth has upcoming events in Ireland and the USA focused on ancient Christianity and localism.
  2. He has been active in various podcasts this year, discussing a range of topics from Christianity to transgenderism.
  3. Paul is seeking feedback from his readers on his podcast appearances and is considering starting his own podcast focused on the spiritual crisis of the modern world.

The Monthly Salon: April

180 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Events
  1. Bright Week in the Orthodox Church is an important time, celebrated with unique traditions.
  2. The author discusses the balance between darkness and light in their worldview.
  3. There are upcoming events where readers can engage with the author's work in person or online.

Two podcasts and some jellyfish

171 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🎙 Podcasts Religion Conversations Christianity History Journalism
  1. The post mentions two recent podcasts by the author with interesting conversations on history, religion, and Christianity.
  2. A subscriber's creative designs inspired by the author's essay on jellyfish are highlighted as a modern-day acknowledgment and symbol.
  3. The text reflects on the current shift away from disenchanted modernity towards something bigger, urging readers to be prepared to navigate change.