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Diana Pasulka on Religion, Atheism, Heidegger, Jung, and the Dark Night of the Soul #DisTOEsure

May 19, 2022
Diana Pasulka, a Professor of Religious Studies and author of *American Cosmos*, dives into the fascinating intersection of religion and technology, particularly examining contemporary UFO phenomena. She shares her journey from atheism to agnosticism, linking belief systems with historical and spiritual experiences. The conversation explores how UFO encounters can be akin to religious experiences, the ethical dilemmas in UFO research, and the mystical traditions influencing modern thought. Pasulka challenges listeners to reconsider beliefs and the essence of spirituality in a technological age.
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Diana Pasulka

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Quick takeaways

  • Beliefs in religion and extraterrestrial phenomena can be subjective practices that do not necessarily correspond with objective reality.
  • Atheism itself can resemble a form of religion with its own dogmas and exclusionary tendencies.

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