Are There Fairies in Our Midst?
The article discusses a resurgence of interest in religious belief and enchantment in the 2020s. It highlights various intellectual figures who are advocating for a return to wonder and mystery in life. This movement, referred to as the New Enchantment, is characterized by its respectable and analytical approach to faith.
- ▪The 2020s have seen a rise in works promoting religious belief and enchantment.
- ▪Notable figures like Ross Douthat and Rod Dreher are encouraging a recovery of wonder and mystery.
- ▪The New Enchantment is grounded in rational analysis and is supported by respected leaders in academia.
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| Publication time | Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:45:00 +0000 |
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Nadya Williams / June 6, 2026 Are There Fairies in Our Midst? A new book joins a growing corpus on enchantment. Society & Culture 'The Fairy Raid: Carrying Off a Changeling, Midsummer Eve,' by Joseph Noel Paton, 1867. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons) 'The Fairy Raid: Carrying Off a Changeling, Midsummer Eve,' by Joseph Noel Paton, 1867. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section If the early aughts were the heyday of New Atheism, the 2020s so far have been decisively a time of reenchantment and new works of apologetics for religious belief.
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