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The Case for God
Book • 2010
In 'The Case for God,' Karen Armstrong provides a sweeping history of how humans have understood God, from the Paleolithic age to the present day.
The book focuses on the evolution of religious thought, particularly within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as other spiritual traditions like Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese spiritualities.
Armstrong distinguishes between *mythos* (myths and rituals) and *logos* (rational thought), arguing that modern religion has become overly entangled in logic and has strayed from its roots in 'unknowing.
' She advocates for a return to the apophatic tradition, which emphasizes the transcendent and indefinable nature of God, accessible through spiritual practice and ritual rather than abstract belief.
The book challenges conventional ideas of God and religion, urging a more nuanced and compassionate approach to faith in a polarized age.
The book focuses on the evolution of religious thought, particularly within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as other spiritual traditions like Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese spiritualities.
Armstrong distinguishes between *mythos* (myths and rituals) and *logos* (rational thought), arguing that modern religion has become overly entangled in logic and has strayed from its roots in 'unknowing.
' She advocates for a return to the apophatic tradition, which emphasizes the transcendent and indefinable nature of God, accessible through spiritual practice and ritual rather than abstract belief.
The book challenges conventional ideas of God and religion, urging a more nuanced and compassionate approach to faith in a polarized age.
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Cal Newport as an influential book on religion, particularly in the context of the New Atheist movement.
Cal Newport as an influential book on religion, particularly in the context of the New Atheist movement.
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Mentioned by Philip Goff for her insights on the modern corruption of religious thought and the importance of commitment over belief.
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Rethinking Divinity: The Limited God and the Fine-Tuned Universe
Mentioned by Ron Paul himself when discussing his own published works on Austrian economics and classical liberal philosophy.
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