

A Bishop & A Scientist Talk About the comfort of religion and the truth of science
Mar 23, 2024
A bishop and a scientist discuss the human impulse to be good, the delicate balance between belief and scepticism, the poetic value of religious myth, the consoling fiction or genuine comfort of religion, philosophical and scientific inquiries about consciousness and the universe, evolutionary influence on emotions and altruistic behavior, nuanced perceptions of religion, seeking comfort from religion while pursuing truth in science, human brain's search for meaning in the universe, religious classification and influence, implications of Pascal's Wager and belief in God.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Depths of Existence
02:10 • 7min
Exploration of Evolutionary Influence on Emotions and Altruistic Behaviors
08:59 • 3min
Exploring Nuances of Religion and Belief Systems
12:19 • 17min
Exploring the Human Brain, Universe & Theistic Interpretations
29:14 • 2min
Religious Classification and Influence
31:35 • 25min
Exploring the Implications of Pascal's Wager and Belief in God
56:21 • 3min