Why you should listen: Because this essay invites you into the quiet and uneasy space where faith becomes costume and patriotism becomes creed. It offers a human, reflective look at how two powerful American stories merged into one, and what we lose when the symbols meant to humble us begin to demand our worship instead. It’s a chance to step back, breathe, and ask yourself what remains sacred when everything starts looking like a brand. Send us a text Support the show
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Why you should listen: Because this essay invites you into the quiet and uneasy space where faith becomes costume and patriotism becomes creed. It offers a human, reflective look at how two powerful American stories merged into one, and what we lose when the symbols meant to humble us begin to demand our worship instead. It’s a chance to step back, breathe, and ask yourself what remains sacred when everything starts looking like a brand. Send us a text Support the show
Why You Should Read Listen Because you feel it too. That ache. That sense that something sacred has been lost, and no one around you wants to name it. This isn’t just an essay about collapse, it’s about the soul’s refusal to forget what decency looked like. If you’ve been carrying quiet grief for a country that no longer feels like home, this piece gives that grief shape, language, and—somehow—dignity. It’s a benediction for what’s gone, and a quiet summons to keep tending the fire. Send us a...
Light Against Empire - The Podcast
Why you should listen: Because this essay invites you into the quiet and uneasy space where faith becomes costume and patriotism becomes creed. It offers a human, reflective look at how two powerful American stories merged into one, and what we lose when the symbols meant to humble us begin to demand our worship instead. It’s a chance to step back, breathe, and ask yourself what remains sacred when everything starts looking like a brand. Send us a text Support the show
