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86.2 - Miroslav Volf on Globalization’s Effect on World Faiths
Jan 18, 2022
Miroslav Volf discusses how world faiths interact with globalization, emphasizing the importance of maintaining spiritual values in a materialistic world. The podcast explores the core purpose of religions, the impact of globalization on faith, and the conflict between material wealth and spiritual values.
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- World faiths continue to assert the inherent human need for transcendent connection.
- Globalization prompts world religions to balance transcendental goals and economic pressures.
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Resurgence of Faiths
The resurgence of faiths has surprised many who previously believed that scientific knowledge and technology would render religions obsolete. The traditional view that faith is primitive and will be replaced by rational understanding has been challenged by the continued relevance and growth of world religions. This resurgence raises questions about the ability of faiths to explain the world and manipulate it for human benefit.
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