The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God 6. The Meaning Crisis: Why we're all religious deep down
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Dec 5, 2023 A mental health crisis and identity crisis are discussed in this podcast, along with the decline of institutional religion. The surprising embrace of Christianity by a well-known ex-Muslim speaker and Richard Dawkins' softened critique of traditional religion are also explored. The podcast dives into the search for meaning in a materialistic worldview and the revival of the Christian narrative to address the current meaning crisis.
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Queen Elizabeth II's death
- Queen Elizabeth II's death sparked national mourning and ceremonies.
- Many non-religious people sought ways to express reverence, highlighting latent spirituality.
The Rise of "Nones"
- The rise of "nones" doesn't equate to atheism.
- People can be "religious" about non-religious issues, identities, and causes.
Reverence without Religion
- People without traditional religious scripts still demonstrate reverence.
- Professor Stephen Bullivant suggests non-religious individuals aren't necessarily atheists.