Life Examined
A place for religion whether we believe or not
At times of loss and crisis many of us turn to God, whether we believe or not.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 51m ListenAt times of loss and crisis many of us turn to God, whether we believe or not. For some, the Gospels of the Bible provide wisdom and prayer comfort to recenter their lives but increasingly, everyday rituals at home and at work are providing that guidance. Are fitness classes and spiritual consultantsfilling the void in our spiritual lives?
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2 storiesSurviving tragedy and what it means to believe
As a child, religion scholar Elaine Pagels had very little exposure to religion. Her father, a biologist, brought her up to think that religion was obsolete and the Gospels were “just crazy old folk tales.”
Read the story24 minIs SoulCycle becoming an alternative to church?
The religious landscape of the United States continues to shift.
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