Matt Croasmun
Associate Research Scholar and Director of the Life Worth Living Program at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture, and Lecturer of Divinity and Humanities at Yale University. Expert in New Testament studies and author of "The Emergence of Sin."
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May 16, 2019 • 1h 1min
The Emergence of Sin with Dr. Matt Croasmun
Dr. Matthew Croasmun, Associate Research Scholar at Yale and expert in New Testament studies, dives into the complexities of sin and evil. He discusses how sin is not just an individual act but part of larger systems, likening it to a 'super organism'. The conversation touches on the overlap of science, theology, and philosophy, urging a reevaluation of biblical interpretations. Emergence theory is explored, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social constructs and individual behavior, and how community shapes our moral choices.
Dec 26, 2020 • 27min
Santa, God, and the Obligation to Rejoice / Matt Croasmun
Matt Croasmun, a New Testament scholar at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture, delves into the contrasts between cultural Christmas myths and the gospel. He explains how Santa’s need for collective holiday cheer differs from the true joy that God offers. The discussion highlights Santa's emotional vulnerability portrayed in popular culture and how modern myths impose an obligation to be happy. Croasmun emphasizes that Christian joy can coexist with sorrow, challenging the notion of performative cheer with a deeper emotional solidarity.
