Dune

I have started reading the sci-fi classic Dune series this year.

I just started reading Children of Dune. This installment of the Dune series is just as interesting as the previous two. There is something in my mind that is captured when I think of the war between House Atreides and House Harkonnen. When I think of giant sandworms and Fremen fighting Sardukar. Frank Herbert created a powerful universe in this series.

These books do a wonderful job of talking about Power and it's limitations. In Children of Dune the Empire run by Alia has become more and more corrupt. It is horrendous to see Alia being taken over by the Baron Harkonnen in her mind. That which freed thousands has now become the oppressor.

When I look at the condition of the Church I wonder whether it has not also fallen into decay and corruption. I wonder how much of what the Church does is just maintenance of the organization. Do we really have a heart for the people anymore. Or has the Church become the new oppresor of those we are trying to free?

I wonder sometimes.