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#41 Justin Brierley - The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God

Within Reason

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The Substitution Hypothesis and the Rise of Social Justice Religion

This chapter explores the substitution hypothesis, discussing Richard Dawkins' concern over the decline of Christianity and the emergence of a social justice religion as a potential replacement. It highlights the idea that humans are inherently religious and can adopt quasi-religious characteristics through various ideologies.

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