Jonathan Rauch: An Atheist Rethinks Secular & Christian America
Good Faith
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Navigating Faith and Identity
This chapter reflects on an individual's personal journey with Christianity, marked by initial feelings of alienation due to their Jewish background and sexual orientation. It examines the influence of formative friendships on their understanding of faith and critiques the decline of Christianity, its impact on societal coherence, and the need for a more profound, transformative form of faith in the face of contemporary challenges. The discussion also highlights the potential consequences of equating religious identity with political fervor, advocating for a return to the core virtues that can foster a healthier democracy.
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