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Homebrewed Christianity
Whose Christianity, Which Postmodernism? Aaron Simmons on #EndOfReligion
Jul 28, 2015
Aaron Simmons, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Furman University and author of several influential books, dives into the relationship between Christianity and postmodern thought. He grapples with his upbringing in Pentecostalism and shares insights on how faith can evolve in a postmodern context. The conversation touches on the necessity of questioning traditional beliefs, the divergence between modernism and postmodernism, and the transformative potential of religion in contemporary society. Simmons encourages a dynamic understanding of faith that embraces doubt and diversity.
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- Aaron Simmons navigates the complexities of his identity as a Pentecostal Christian within the tensions of postmodernism.
- The podcast emphasizes that genuine questions arising from faith can lead to deeper understanding and personal inquiry into belief.
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