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Brief: Is God Necessary in Spiritual Practices?

Brief: Is God Necessary in Spiritual Practices?

FromConspirituality


Brief: Is God Necessary in Spiritual Practices?

FromConspirituality

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
May 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There’s been a growing acceptance of religious belief from the previously religious-adverse, especially in the Covid contrarian space. This comes in the wake of a number of recent high-profile conversions, most notably Russell Brand getting baptized. Why are the skeptical suddenly finding faith? 
Derek and Julian discuss their atheism in the context of these recent changes of heart—including Brand’s recent appearance on Bret Weinstein’s Dark Horse podcast. They share how their own skepticism has evolved and informs their work, debating on what value religion and, specifically, a belief in a god, holds for spiritual practices today.
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Released:
May 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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