Posting this at 3 AM probably wasn't the best idea if I wanted anyone to see it so here it is again: I wrote a little something on the childhood belief system I subscribed to and how it came to an end. Link to follow
Dune is beautiful because it's a story that overpowers its creators about a story overpowering its creators
Herbert tried to write a bunch of "timely" 60s bullshit, failed miserably, & spent the rest of his career fighting the story he actually wrote
Animals know that man has been charged with dominion of the earth and that within him lies the capacity for great mercy and justice. They approach us in supplication, asking for the care they deserve. Those who provide it are blessed by God.