Glenn Loury on the Cover Story and the Real Story
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Embracing the Mystery and Quest for Belief
The speaker reflects on the difference between being agnostic and atheist, expressing a sense of mystery and awe in their beliefs. They mention their inability to believe in certain religious tenets like the resurrection of Jesus, but find nobility in the quest for belief. The speaker criticizes the arrogance of presuming omniscience and values the unknown and the pursuit of understanding. They share a personal anecdote about a sociologist friend who turned to Greek Orthodox church due to disillusionment with his Lutheran background.
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