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David Brooks: I Found Faith in a Crowded Subway Car

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Dec 24, 2024
David Brooks, a New York Times columnist known for his insights on politics and culture, shares his unique journey through faith. He discusses his upbringing in both Judaism and Christianity, revealing his agnostic perspective. Brooks reflects on his quest for rational proof of God's existence and transformative experiences that reshaped his beliefs. He emphasizes how encounters with individuals embodying radical goodness have redefined faith as a longing for spiritual connection rather than a fixed belief, providing listeners with a thought-provoking exploration of spirituality.
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ANECDOTE

Subway Illumination

  • David Brooks had an illumination on the subway, seeing everyone with souls.
  • This experience shifted his perspective on the existence of a spiritual element in the universe.
INSIGHT

Gradual Faith Journey

  • David Brooks's faith journey was gradual, like a train ride where he crossed a boundary.
  • He transitioned from atheism to belief without a specific image of God or biblical interpretation.
ANECDOTE

Exploring Faith

  • People sent Brooks books from various religious traditions after he started exploring faith.
  • He engaged with religious individuals and texts, gradually becoming accustomed to living with faith.
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