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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

13. Francis Spufford & Andrew Klavan: A celebrated author and Hollywood screenwriter come to faith

Feb 20, 2024
Prize-winning author and Hollywood screenwriter share their journeys back to faith, discussing their conversion stories and the emotional sense Christianity can make, exploring unexpected paths to belief in God.
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Quick takeaways

  • Two celebrated authors share their unique journeys back to faith after years as atheists.
  • Struggles with depression, relationships, and literature influence personal growth and understanding of love.

Deep dives

Inauthentic religious upbringing and loss of faith

The speaker recounts growing up in a non-religious Jewish household and being forced to participate in religious traditions without having any belief. This led to feelings of hypocrisy and guilt during his bar mitzvah, eventually leading him to discard the gifts he received as a result of the ceremony.

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