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Atheism 2.0
- Alain de Botton defines Atheism 2.0 as focusing on the valuable aspects of religion for atheists.
- It emphasizes organizational, ritualistic, and communal aspects rather than doctrines.
Religious Education
- Religions acknowledge human weakness of will and use repetition in teachings.
- They understand the importance of rhetoric and how things are said, unlike secular education.
Embodied Learning
- Religions engage the whole self, including the body and senses, in learning and meditation.
- This is demonstrated in practices like Zen Buddhist chanting and tea ceremonies.