Facing modern evil through Lord of the Flies
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Did you ever read Lord of the Flies at school? Golding’s 1954 novel has haunted generations and is back in the spotlight with a new TV adaptation. But how can Christians interpret the seminal text?
Are humans naturally evil, or does society create monsters? Broadcaster and writer Tony Wilson joined Esther to explore why the book still resonates today and what we can learn from it.
Released on 23 Feb 2026
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