The West Needs To Rediscover Religion & Enchantment

Rod Dreher has a gift for prognostication. Well before anyone could see the rise of populist conservatism in reaction to encroaching secularism and institutional decline, Dreher wrote The Benedict Option, which described this evolution. Published in 2017, the book’s title quickly entered the lexicon of public discourse as many modern Christians made a tactical retreat away from the culture, forming intentional communities, rediscovering traditional values, and prioritizing their spiritual and moral well-being over status and material prosperity. This makes it one of the most important books of the 21st century.