Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal Paul Vanderklay on Peterson, Vervaeke, and why Sam Harris is wrong
Aug 24, 2020
Paul Vanderklay, a minister in the Christian Reformed Church of North America, delves into the influence of prominent thinkers like Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, and Jonathan Pageau on the evolving landscape of Christianity. He discusses the tension between modern interpretations of faith and traditional values, questioning the essence of 'new Christianity.' Vanderklay critiques Sam Harris and explores the philosophical debates surrounding faith versus reason, as well as the complexities of identity and belief in a postmodern world.
01:27:42
Peterson Poster
- After Paul Vanderklay's first video, a church member gave him a poster about Jordan Peterson.
- The poster jokingly advertised "Dr. Peterson's Sort Yourself Out Syrup" as a remedy for various societal ills.
Speaker Styles
- Paul Vanderklay analyzes the approaches of Peterson, Vervaeke, and Pageau.
- He labels Peterson as a "preacher," Pageau as an "artist-teacher," and Vervaeke as a "scientist-guru."
Christianity's Revival
- The resurgence of Christian interest, influenced by figures like Peterson, is analyzed.
- Vanderklay suggests this revival differs from previous ones and connects it to post-World War I secularism.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Journey to Meaning: Exploring Influence and Community
02:12 • 8min
Resurgence and Reflection: Christianity in Modern Context
10:08 • 26min
Faith vs. Reason: The Resurrection Debate
36:26 • 5min
Faith, Rationality, and Human Behavior in Religious Contexts
41:30 • 3min
The Parable of Jonah: Belief and Identity
44:18 • 8min
Philosophical Explorations of Freedom and Social Structure
52:06 • 18min
Touba Mbake and the Quest for Spiritual Resistance
01:10:33 • 13min
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Paul Vanderklay, a minister in the Christian Reformed Church, joins Curt Jaimungal to examine how Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, Jonathan Pageau, and Sam Harris shape a “new Christianity.” They debate the nature of Christian belief, the role of God, and the intersection of religion with secularism and the state.
- 0:00:00 - Introduction to Paul Vanderklay
- 0:02:55 - Pros and cons of Peterson, Vervaeke, and Pageau approaches
- 0:08:10 - How Christian is the “new Christianity” put forward by Peterson and Jung
- 0:10:04 - Is this the same old debate referenced by Dostoevsky and Nietzsche?
- 0:13:15 - Solzhenitsyn and the new definition of “religion”
- 0:16:32 - What makes someone a Christian?
- 0:20:42 - What is God? (thoughts on the Sam Harris / Peterson debate)
- 0:24:24 - Why deriding God by analogizing him to “Zeus” is incorrect
- 0:27:30 - Relationship between Christianity, Secularism, and the State
- 0:34:16 - Can you rationally prove God’s existence?
- 0:44:40 - Is Sam Harris a Christian?
- 0:47:47 - How “religion without religion” makes sense
- 0:53:19 - Does freedom just mean “more choice”?
SPONSORS:
- Curt Jaimungal Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Curt Jaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm
RESOURCES:
- PAUL VANDERKLAY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsDIP_K6J6VSTqlq-9IPlg
- PAUL VANDERKLAY Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulVanderKlay
- JOHN VERVAEKE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke
- JONATHAN PAGEAU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ
- JONATHAN PAGEAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/PageauJonathan
- 0:00:00 - Introduction to Paul Vanderklay
- 0:02:55 - Pros and cons of Peterson, Vervaeke, and Pageau approaches
- 0:08:10 - How Christian is the “new Christianity” put forward by Peterson and Jung
- 0:10:04 - Is this the same old debate referenced by Dostoevsky and Nietzsche?
- 0:13:15 - Solzhenitsyn and the new definition of “religion”
- 0:16:32 - What makes someone a Christian?
- 0:20:42 - What is God? (thoughts on the Sam Harris / Peterson debate)
- 0:24:24 - Why deriding God by analogizing him to “Zeus” is incorrect
- 0:27:30 - Relationship between Christianity, Secularism, and the State
- 0:34:16 - Can you rationally prove God’s existence?
- 0:44:40 - Is Sam Harris a Christian?
- 0:47:47 - How “religion without religion” makes sense
- 0:53:19 - Does freedom just mean “more choice”?
SPONSORS:
- Curt Jaimungal Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Curt Jaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm
RESOURCES:
- PAUL VANDERKLAY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsDIP_K6J6VSTqlq-9IPlg
- PAUL VANDERKLAY Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulVanderKlay
- JOHN VERVAEKE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke
- JONATHAN PAGEAU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ
- JONATHAN PAGEAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/PageauJonathan
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