From Medieval Thieves to Modern Minds: What Medieval Satire Reveals About Our Spiritual Blindness

If something is enchanted, everything is.

In most Soviet movies that make fun of God and religion, there’s a somewhat silly character (usually a criminal or a priest) who invokes the name of God before committing a crime. They might make the sign of the cross, say a quick prayer, or kiss the cross around their neck. And then off they go to rob someone. The ironic effect is striking.

There’s a Fr…