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#97 - JP Marceau - How Christianity Solves The Meaning Crisis

Mahon McCann

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Zombies, Materialism, and the Quest for Meaning

This chapter explores the link between reductive materialism and the 'meaning crisis' in contemporary society, often represented by a zombified existence prioritizing consumption over connection. It contrasts this nihilistic worldview with the resurrective themes of Christianity, particularly through the metaphor of the Eucharist as a means to reclaim deeper meaning and community. By analyzing popular culture and historical contexts, the chapter articulates how both zombie narratives and Christian teachings reflect and respond to cultural disconnection and existential despair.

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