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Episode 510
Published 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
On the "return of religion" in Britain.
Journalist Lamorna Ash talks to George and Alex about how and why young people might be turning to religion today.
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Have things moved on from the New Atheists and their critique of religion?
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What are the divides in Christianity today? How do culture wars over sexuality play out?
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Why do ritual, quiet, and the 'new monasticism’ hold appeal today?
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Is Gen Z's pessimism a type of apocalyptic thinking? Is it related to environmentalism?
The After Party, following the interview, is at 00:51:30.
Links:
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Don't Forget We're Here Forever, Lamorna Ash, Bloomsbury
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The Tyranny of Structurelessness, Jo Freeman, Damage
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Reading Club on Martin Hägglund’s This Life: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4