Instead of worshiping the God that transcends the finite world and which grounds all of existence, much of society now worships ideologies, nations, politicians, celebrities, athletes, sports teams, consumer goods, drugs, or the sexual act.
Or, humanity now treats technology or science as ‘new gods’, believing that their advance will usher in a ‘utopia’ and perhaps even grant us ‘immortality’.
All of these false idols pale in comparison to the true progress our species can make with the divine.
This video explores the phenomenon of religion, the concept of God, and whether a religious revival could heal many of the ills that plague modern society. .
“The evidence is that religious belief has a dramatic positive impact on both psychological and physical health, certainly comparable with, if not superior to, most ‘lifestyle’ changes known to modern medicine”.
— Iain McGilchrist, The Matter With Things.
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“Religion is one of the most effective means of healing the diseases of despair that have turned so many people into passive and apathetic cowards.”
The exquisitely articulate Academy of Ideas narrator examines profoundly “the things that matter”, with frequent reference to the writings of great thinkers.
Very timely video, even if you do not partake in religion, a belief in the human spirit, kindness, caring and community over evil being pushed by the elites, including many celebrities lately is what we need to nuture.
Amen!