“Contrary to what we sometimes think, the spirit is of no avail against the sword, but … the spirit together with the sword will always win out over the sword alone. … I have never believed in the power of truth in itself. But … when expressed forcefully truth wins out over falsehood.”
—Albert Camus
Bringing truth to light in dark times
Born out of endless curiosity and a healthy dose of skepticism, Spirit & Sword is a publication and community dedicated to empowering people to cultivate the values, principles and skills necessary in the pursuit of truth.
Today, many people lack the curiosity and courage to thrive in our dogmatic and tribal world. Spirit & Sword exists to change that.
Through stories, interviews and essays exploring history, personal philosophies, modern challenges and practical wisdom, we want to inspire people to question orthodoxy and think more deeply about the world and their place in it.
What you can expect
Subscribe to Spirit & Sword for:
Historical Perspectives
Stories examining modern challenges through a historical lens.
Personal Philosophies
Essays from everyday people on the formation of deeply held beliefs, values and principles.
Modern Challenges
Thoughtful explorations of the greatest challenges and existential issues facing us today.
Practical Wisdom
Q-and-As with experts who share how to challenge perceptions and be more discerning.
Personal Journeys
Inspirational profiles of people on their own journeys toward truth.
Supporting our work
If you believe in our mission, we hope you’ll consider contributing a few dollars each month to support our work. The time that we put into researching, writing and editing our content is considerable — and every little bit helps!
Read more about the impetus for Spirit & Sword in our introductory post: “The stories we tell ourselves matter.”
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