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Poetry as religion

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Embrace Complexity Beyond Dogma

Age brings a shift in perspective towards religion, recognizing it as more than just organized institutions and dogmatic beliefs. The appreciation for the depth of human emotional life and social connectivity highlights the intricate ways in which individuals interact and support each other. This perspective emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of collective phenomena, akin to observing a group of meerkats rather than focusing solely on individual behaviors. Language aids this connection but also presents challenges, suggesting that religion serves as a necessary outlet for the complexities of human experience, particularly within capitalist frameworks.

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