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Can Your Life Be Meaningful Without God? | Dave Rubin & John Lennox

The Rubin Report

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The Search for Meaning Beyond Technology and Materialism

The longing for true connectedness and meaning, beyond the artificial connectedness of the internet, is a fundamental need for people. Jordan Peterson's message challenges the overreliance on technology and materialism, suggesting that people are looking for a deeper sense of purpose. This search for meaning is intertwined with the idea that people are made in the image of God and have eternity in their hearts. The dissatisfaction with a materialist universe points towards a yearning for something greater, as C.S. Lewis articulated. Peterson's emphasis on drawing from the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, exposes the relevance of ancient wisdom in addressing this fundamental human need.

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