Dune Mesias

Herbert's exploration of how religion can be used to manipulate politics feels so relevant today. Did anyone else feel conflicted about the characters' motives?

His internal struggles and the burden of prophecy add layers to the story. I wonder what Herbert's own thoughts were on messianism and leadership.

The conversations about power, belief, and destiny felt deep and sometimes slow, but they really made me think. Was this intentional pacing for the themes?