In this episode we discuss the Porous Self vs the Buffered Self. Building on ideas present in Charles Taylor's work on Secularism this episode discusses the different ways in which we find ourselves insulated from the problems of life and death by setting up buffers which prevent us from feeling the pain of life.

Identity 4 The Buffered Self vs the Porous Self

ReThink Mission is a podcast released ever other week by historic Missiologist Dr. Michael Brown. In this podcast we discuss issues related to current American culture, Globalization, practical Theology, Religion, Christian Mission, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, and Evangelism.<br /><br />Our current project is called "Jesus and Mission." Throughout the 23 episodes, we will examine the life and mission of Jesus within his geo-political time and place.

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ReThink Mission is a podcast released ever other week by historic Missiologist Dr. Michael Brown. In this podcast we discuss issues related to current American culture, Globalization, practical Theology, Religion, Christian Mission, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, and Evangelism.Our current project is called "Jesus and Mission." Throughout the 23 episodes, we will examine the life and mission of Jesus within his geo-political time and place.

ReThink Mission is a podcast released ever other week by historic Missiologist Dr. Michael Brown. In this podcast we discuss issues related to current American culture, Globalization, practical Theology, Religion, Christian Mission, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, and Evangelism.<br><br>Our current project is called "Jesus and Mission." Throughout the 23 episodes, we will examine the life and mission of Jesus within his geo-political time and place.

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Identity 4 The Buffered Self vs the Porous Self

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