The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God Introducing 'The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God' documentary series
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Oct 21, 2023 
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Jordan B Peterson
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Richard Dawkins
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Alex O'Connor
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Louise Perry
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Tom Holland
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Dave Rubin
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Douglas Murray
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Alister McGrath
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NT Wright
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William Lane Craig
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Jana Harmon
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Bishop Robert Barron
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Paul Kingsnorth
In this thought-provoking discussion, Jordan Peterson shares insights on the psychological significance of religion while Richard Dawkins critiques those beliefs from an evolutionary standpoint. Alex O'Connor advocates for the dialogue between faith and reason. Meanwhile, Tom Holland and Louise Perry examine how Christianity shapes modern culture. Douglas Murray and Dave Rubin engage in lively debates on free speech and contemporary issues. Scholars like Alister McGrath and NT Wright offer theological perspectives, questioning whether faith might see a revival in today's world.
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The Returning Tide of Faith
- Douglas Murray, an agnostic, observed a surprising trend: many intelligent people converting to Christianity.
- This observation, coupled with the cyclical nature of tides, suggests a potential resurgence of faith.
A Sea Change in Faith
- Justin Brierley proposes that the decline of faith is reaching its limit and a resurgence might occur.
- He argues that people need a story, and existing secular narratives are weakening while Christian narratives are being reevaluated.
Surprised by Faith
- Several public intellectuals are surprised by Christianity's resonance.
- These include Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray, Louise Perry, and Tom Holland.