The Invisible Religion
A Hidden Faith in the Modern WorldBy Victor Freire Casal
Length21m
About this audiobook
They said religion was dying. That science, logic, and progress had erased the need for gods. But belief never disappears—it transforms.
It hides in stadiums where crowds chant in unison, in the glow of screens where algorithms shape desires, in the near-religious devotion to brands, influencers, and technology. The rituals remain, disguised as entertainment, politics, and consumerism.
This book unearths the faith embedded in modern life, revealing how the sacred persists in unexpected places.
The gods are still here. They’ve just changed their names.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
GenrePhilosophy, Other
Length21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 27, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The invisible religion
2The Disintegration of the Sacred
3A New Pantheon
4The New Gods
5The Digital Gospel: Faith in the Age of the Algorithm
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6The Market of Faith—Consumerism as the New Religion
7The Eternal Return of Faith
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