

Myron Penner: Navigating Philosophy & Religion
Sep 28, 2021
Myron Penner, a philosophy professor and director at the Anabaptist-Mennonite Centre, dives deep into the intersection of philosophy and religion. He shares his late-blooming journey in academics and the complexities of defining faith. The conversation weaves through personal anecdotes, tackling the contradictions of divine love and the significance of rituals. Penner reflects on community dynamics in a post-pandemic world, while also challenging listeners to think critically about identity and justice within their beliefs.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Laughs and Legacies
03:51 • 4min
A Late Blooming Academic Journey in Philosophy and Theology
07:42 • 2min
Exploring the Beauty and Complexity of Philosophical Thought
09:30 • 2min
Exploring Religion in Personal and Cultural Contexts
11:11 • 17min
Dichotomies of Divine Love
28:12 • 7min
Faith, Belief, and Contemporary Rituals
34:52 • 23min
Philosophical Reflections on God and Culture
58:22 • 18min
Exploring the Intersection of Philosophy and Personal Experience
01:16:08 • 21min
Exploring Gender and Justice in Philosophy of Religion
01:36:50 • 10min
Unpacking Anabaptist Identity: Narratives of Praise and Complicity
01:46:42 • 3min
Philosophy in Context: A Musical Analogy
01:49:37 • 10min