
The Rise of Modern Atheism: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction | Prof. Anna Moreland
The Thomistic Institute
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Religious Ideas, Fanaticism, and Political Theology in Society
The chapter explores Mark Lilla's views on the impact of religious ideas on society, presenting a narrative that challenges the notion of fanaticism fading away. It discusses the evolution of political theology in the West, debates on the separation of religion from politics, and the influence of figures like Hobbes, Rousseau, and Kant. The chapter also touches on modern atheism, the rejection of liberal theology post World War I, and the intellectual dilemma posed by encountering political theology in contemporary times.
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