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#807 - Alex O'Connor - Why Is Cultural Christianity On The Rise?
Modern Wisdom
The Creation of a Spiritual Vacuum
Humanity possesses an inherent impulse towards the sacred, which is rooted in a need for a distinct separation from the profane. As societies increasingly reject traditional religions, a spiritual vacuum emerges, urging people to seek alternatives to fill this void. Without a prevailing sacred framework, new ideologies—such as environmentalism, veganism, and gender ideology—begin to occupy the space once held by religion. These emerging belief systems are perceived by some as taking on quasi-religious attributes, providing adherents with a sense of purpose and structure similar to traditional dogmas, despite lacking justification through reason. The transition from established religions to these new frameworks highlights humanity's continuous search for meaning and the sacred in a changing social landscape.
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