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A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar

Disillusionment, Pyrotheology, and the Death of God: Peter Rollins, Part 1

Apr 6, 2024
Philosopher Peter Rollins discusses disillusionment, pyrotheology, and the death of God. They explore questioning faith, embracing dissatisfaction, and ethical boundaries. Delve into Goedel's Incompleteness Theorem, epistemic unknowing, and the trinitarian nature of reality.
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  • Embrace contradictions and fundamental negativity for true understanding.
  • Reevaluate Christianity through a century-long community based on ethic.

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Exploring the Intersections of Philosophy, Theology, and Spirituality with Peter Rollins

Peter Rollins, a philosopher known for his unique approach to theological and philosophical concepts, discusses radical ideas that challenge traditional views. He emphasizes the importance of embracing contradictions in reality and identifying with fundamental negativity as a means of true understanding. Rollins delves into the concept of the death of God and its significance in redefining our relationship with religion and existence.

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