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

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Rituals and Memory Reconstruction

Rituals are often seen as static traditions maintained over time. However, in reality, rituals continually evolve. An important aspect of transforming people through rituals involves reconstructive memory. Memory is not historically accurate; it is constantly rewritten to make sense of past events. When reflecting on pivotal moments, individuals reconstruct memories to assign special meaning, marking them out significantly. Therefore, rituals play with the concept of 'we've always done it this way' while engaging in continuous reconstructive memory, which is crucial for transforming individuals.

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