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Simon Critchley, "The Faith of the Faithless: Experiments in Political Theology" (Verso, 2014)
New Books in Secularism
Exploring Self-Deification and Religious Complexity
This chapter investigates the theme of self-deification across various mystical traditions, including critiques of commodified forms of Buddhism in the West. It discusses the complexities of individual interpretation in religion, focusing on the need for compassion and sincere repentance in Christianity. Additionally, the transformative impact of a key historical Christian figure and his radical ideas is explored, linking them to contemporary social issues.
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