Randolph Partain

Lessons from an Indifferent Cosmos Randolph Partain

In this collection of Cosmicist-Humanist "sermons" from the Church of Cosmic Indifference, Rev. Randolph Partain utilizes Lovecraftian Weird fiction to encourage readers to embrace their potential to create lives of purpose and meaning. With an irreverent, tongue-in-cheek approach to spirituality, these empowering lessons superimpose a Humanist lens onto the stories of H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Lin Carter, and other authors who created Cthulhu lore. The chapters have been adapted and updated from material originally released on the Cosmic Indifference Podcast, which has been called "a strongly loving perspective, expressed with clear and reasonable words." As one listener commented, "This is so completely against what Lovecraft intended his work to say, and I am ecstatic that someone has entirely reversed the original message." With a blend of insight, humor, and optimism, Rev. Randolph connects Humanist ideals with Lovecraftian fiction, engaging fans of the Cthulhu Mythos as well as readers who have yet to tumble down that peculiar rabbit hole.