Ryan Duns

Ryan Duns is a Jesuit Priest who works at the intersection of philosophy and systematic theology. He has published on Karl Rahner, Jean-Luc Marion,    René Girard, in this episode we discuss the overlap between theology and horror. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Fr. Ryan Duns, a Jesuit priest and author, delves into the intersection of horror and theology, revealing how horror films reflect deep metaphysical beliefs and provoke questions about existence and faith. He discusses the portrayal of evil and the transformative potential of forgiveness in narratives like Stephen King's 'It.' The conversation also examines individual struggles in spiritual practices and how horror films showcase themes of morality and divine intervention. Duns critiques traditional views on the soul, promoting a holistic approach that enhances our understanding of both film and faith.