Philosophy For Our Times The God desire| David Baddiel
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Feb 27, 2024 Comedian David Baddiel discusses the God desire with Chine McDonald, exploring atheism, Jewish identity, and human existential struggles. They delve into the interplay of religion, atheism, and belief in society, as well as dynamic conversations between friends with differing beliefs
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Childhood Prayer and Insomnia
- At six years old, David Baddiel prayed to God for an afterlife, including his parents, friend, and cat.
- His mother's response about death as a long sleep triggered his lifelong insomnia.
Death Awareness and Storytelling
- Baddiel theorizes that awareness of death distinguishes humans from animals.
- This awareness drives the creation of stories, like those about God, that offer ways to overcome death.
The God Desire
- Baddiel introduces the concept of the "God Desire" as a deep human longing for an escape from death.
- He argues that this desire fuels the projection of divine figures and narratives across cultures.