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by walterbell 3174 days ago
Have you encountered the SF writings of R.A. Lafferty? He was greatly influenced by Augustine & Aquinas. His writing seamlessly blended science, history, theology, philosophy, metaphysics and speculative fiction.

>Currently in the US we are losing our sense cultural understanding

Season 1 of Sleepy Hollow has much commentary on this topic, from the perspective of a "lost founding father" who reawakens in modern day America.

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I have not heard of him, but I will certainly check him out. I will also looking into Sleepy Hollow. Thank you for the recommendations.
Some links and an interview that mentions Aquinas: http://www.sanduskyregister.com/story/201501160010