

Peter Rollins - The Archive
Peter Rollins
This is an archive of various talks and reflections that Peter has given in recent years. The archive is constantly being updated with old and new material, so subscribe to be kept up to date.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 25min
Don't Steal What You Don't Understand: Religion as Belief and Function
Explore the nuances of morning reflections and the habit of critiquing evangelical Christianity. Delve into how hidden traumas can fuel bullying, emphasizing self-awareness. Discover religion's role beyond belief, particularly in mental health. Examine the interplay of desire and anxiety, revealing how rituals act as psychological tools. Learn about the dual nature of faith as a coping mechanism and the challenges faced when those beliefs are questioned.

Mar 29, 2024 • 58min
Liminal Space | A Conversation with Photographer Steven Wilson
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7DFNLJZv5YU
See the Kickstarter here: https://www.stephenwilsonphotography.com/liminal-book-k

Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 50min
The Power of Negative Thinking with Julie Reshe
A conversation about Negative Psychoanalysis and Pyrotheology

Dec 14, 2023 • 6min
Atheism for Lent Information
Atheism for Lent Information by Peter Rollins

Dec 9, 2023 • 9min
Coffee and Concepts | Prohibition of Prohibition
Coffee and Concepts | Prohibition of Prohibition by Peter Rollins

Dec 9, 2023 • 43min
The Contradiction Seminar | Part 2 | The Liturgy of Lack
The Contradiction Seminar | Part 2 | The Liturgy of Lack by Peter Rollins

Dec 9, 2023 • 49min
The Contradiction Seminar | Part 3 | With Barry Taylor
Delve into parochiology theory and grace, embracing lack as a new way of being. Explore Eugene Thacker's mystical concept, journey towards self-realization, and subjective destitution in relationships. Embrace imperfection in art and life, seeking transformation in confronting fears.

Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 18min
They Live
They Live by Peter Rollins

Oct 1, 2023 • 48min
The Contradiction Seminar | Part 1 | The Freaked-out Fundamentalist and the Hysterical God
Exploring the evolution from firm beliefs to questioning truths, delving into the unsettling liberation of reality's self-division. Discussing the exhaustion of seeking fulfillment through objects, embracing contradictions, and alienation, advocating for a community challenging societal norms. Exploring community formation grounded in grace and addressing political discord in conflict resolution without pursuing progressivism.

Sep 11, 2023 • 16min
Life After Death
Life After Death by Peter Rollins