Genesis is less about contemporary debates about scientific accuracy and more about ancient theological politics. It is a liturgical text that provides imaginative resources to challenge the dominant ancient near eastern worldview against the rituals and beliefs that legitimated empires.
Glenn Beck wants to “restore” America, but his vision cannot produce change in any meaningful sense. He says he’s for less government, but his agenda belies the claim. Moreover, it fails to deal with the problems of the modern state.
Every age is permeated with mythology, and Western modernity is no exception. This post begins a series exploring the mythic structures of modern systems through the lens of an encounter with Genesis in its original, counter-imperial setting.
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