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Death of God w/ Peter Rollins

Žižek And So On

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Communion Through Shared Struggles

This chapter explores the role of liturgy in fostering community by addressing shared existential lacks rather than traditional identities. It emphasizes how immersive experiences and rituals can create deep connections among individuals, particularly through frameworks like Alcoholics Anonymous. By analyzing the philosophical implications of acknowledging absence, the discussion reveals the potential for communal bonds to emerge from collective suffering and alienation.

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