After The Birth of God with LeRon Shults

May 1, 2015

LeRon Shults, a theology and philosophy professor at the University of Agder, dives into the evolution of religion and atheism, addressing the controversies sparked during his previous appearance. He discusses how cognitive biases, rooted in survival instincts, shape belief systems and influence societal challenges like racism and sexism. Shults advocates for understanding the biocultural evolution of religious beliefs and critiques various theological perspectives while emphasizing the impact of these beliefs on contemporary ethical dilemmas and environmental actions.