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The disenchantment of the world

Disenchantment and re-enchantment: by erasing God, modernity has given way to false spiritualities. As Chesterton said, he who does not believe in God, believes in anything. It is time to rediscover the true mystery of faith.

Juan Luis Lorda

January 25, 2021

disenchantment

"Disenchantment of the world" is a famous expression of the sociologist Max Weberwhich even deserves a Wikipedia page. Modern reason has expelled the irrational from the world, magic and gods. And Christianity rightly prides itself on having contributed to a healthy disenchantment, having clearly distinguished God from the world.

The forces of the world are only natural, unmixed with the supernatural. There is no place for magic, the search for dialogue and handling of occult forces. Although God can act wherever he wants.

However, it is evident that today's culture, having removed the true God and sought a natural, materialistic (and previously Marxist) explanation for everything, has gone too far. That is why false charms of soothsayers and reincarnations and guides enter through the back door.

As I said ChestertonHe who does not believe in God is liable to believe in anything. The Christian mission is urgent to restore to life the true charm of the mystery of God, of his Word, of his Liturgy, of his presence, of his salvation. Our life needs charm, but true charm. 

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