Dr. John Vervaeke

Reviving Faith with Metamodern Spirituality and the Future of Christianity | Brendan Graham Dempsey

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Jun 21, 2024
Author Brendan Graham Dempsey and Dr. John Vervaeke discuss metamodern spirituality's role in renewing Christianity. They explore blending ancient faith with modern insights, addressing critiques of the Bible, the faith-science relationship, and psychological aspects of religion. The conversation aims to revitalize Christian understanding and deepen engagement with reality.
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Socrates Analogy

  • Brendan Dempsey uses Socrates as an analogy to Jesus, highlighting the different portrayals of Socrates by Plato, Xenophon, and Aristophanes.
  • He argues that the pursuit of the "historical Socrates" is less important than the impact of his ideas as conveyed through these different interpretations.
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Narrative Identity

  • John Vervaeke discusses the concept of narrative identity, suggesting that understanding a person requires more than just their origin.
  • He proposes that both Socrates and Jesus encouraged the evolution of their identities beyond their historical existence.
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Shakespeare's Evolution

  • Dempsey uses Shakespeare's early works, like Henry VI, as an example of how we retroactively interpret earlier works in light of later achievements.
  • He suggests this can be applied to religious traditions, finding richness in their evolution but acknowledging the developmental arc.
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