Radio Maria England MORNINGS WITH RADIO MARIA - Book Review: The Religion of the Day, Part2
Jan 31, 2025
Fr Toby and Tim dive into the multifaceted challenges the church faces today, discussing external skepticism and internal disloyalty. They highlight the spiritual battles Christians encounter, emphasizing self-reflection as crucial for meaningful activism. The conversation touches on contemporary culture's constructed belief systems and critiques the separation of faith from politics. They also explore the rise of Gnosticism and its implications for modern progressive religion, setting the stage for future discussions on this intriguing topic.
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Three-Front War
- Christians fight a three-front war: against the world's unbelief, internal church corruption, and their own darkness.
- The most important battle is against oneself, aligning with Jordan Peterson's emphasis on internal struggles.
Religion of the Day
- Even those claiming no religion have a "religion of the day" providing meaning and narrative.
- Humans inherently seek meaningful narratives, making them religious animals craving purpose and understanding.
Defining Religion
- Religion is a set of beliefs/practices giving life meaning, seeking fellow believers and vilifying heretics.
- This "religion of the day" thrives on unexamined assumptions and shared narratives for meaning.