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What Even is Existentialism? (#218)
Oct 26, 2023
Exploring the fundamental problems of human existence through existentialism. The hosts announce an online learning community and discuss their evangelical backgrounds. They explore the intersection of existentialism and psychology. The limitations of conservative, evangelical approaches to religion and faith are examined. Supporting the podcast provides access to exclusive content and a patron-only Facebook group. Dichotomous thinking in theology and philosophy communities is explored. The hosts express excitement about the episode and discuss upcoming events.
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- Existentialism emphasizes individual agency and the creation of personal meaning in life, challenging traditional religious views and embracing the necessity of faithfulness.
- The dichotomy between religious perspectives and atheism created by fundamentalism undermines the freedom and vulnerability inherent in existentialism. Embracing existential faith allows individuals to prioritize what truly matters and find meaning beyond external markers of success.
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Existentialism and the importance of faithfulness as a way of life
Existentialism challenges traditional religious views by emphasizing individual agency and the necessity of faithfulness. Existence precedes essence, meaning that we must create our own meaning and purpose in life. This creates an epistemic awareness that we can never truly know if God exists or not. The metaphysical interpretation of existentialism may claim that life is meaningless without a divine anchor, but the epistemic interpretation recognizes the limitations of perspective and the need for directional risk. In rejecting dichotomous thinking and success logic, existential faith allows us to find meaning and joy in our actions, pursue social justice, and embrace hope as a guiding force in life.
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