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Have you ever found yourself in a sea of bodies at a rave, feeling a connection that's almost spiritual? (Maybe not?!)
Still, that's where we kick off today's exploration, guided by the insights of Tara Isabella Burton and her book "Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World."
Together, we navigate the vibrant convergence of faith, art, and consumerism that's defining the spiritual lives of those who check "none" in the religion box.
We're on a quest to understand the rituals and communities forming in the heart of urban jungles, where tradition makes way for a deeply personal and eclectic spirituality.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Our journey takes a twist as we confront the "Remixed Spirituality" of our age—a phenomenon where personal intuition trumps the rigidity of old doctrines.
- Burton illuminates how digital landscapes and the ever-present consumer culture influence the way we seek meaning and connection, crafting new gods in the process.
- We examine the rise of wellness movements and novel sexual paradigms, all serving as contemporary platforms for belonging and significance.
- With each narrative, we draw lines back to historical countercultures and ponder the broader implications of this cultural shift on our incessant quest for identity and fulfillment.
- We end with the new Gnosticism
Join us for what promises to be an illuminating session on the religions emerging from a world that's both disillusioned with the old and eager to embrace the new.
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Have you ever found yourself in a sea of bodies at a rave, feeling a connection that's almost spiritual? (Maybe not?!)
Still, that's where we kick off today's exploration, guided by the insights of Tara Isabella Burton and her book "Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World."
Together, we navigate the vibrant convergence of faith, art, and consumerism that's defining the spiritual lives of those who check "none" in the religion box.
We're on a quest to understand the rituals and communities forming in the heart of urban jungles, where tradition makes way for a deeply personal and eclectic spirituality.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Our journey takes a twist as we confront the "Remixed Spirituality" of our age—a phenomenon where personal intuition trumps the rigidity of old doctrines.
- Burton illuminates how digital landscapes and the ever-present consumer culture influence the way we seek meaning and connection, crafting new gods in the process.
- We examine the rise of wellness movements and novel sexual paradigms, all serving as contemporary platforms for belonging and significance.
- With each narrative, we draw lines back to historical countercultures and ponder the broader implications of this cultural shift on our incessant quest for identity and fulfillment.
- We end with the new Gnosticism
Join us for what promises to be an illuminating session on the religions emerging from a world that's both disillusioned with the old and eager to embrace the new.
Other resources:
More goodness
Get your FREE Academy Review here!
Get our top book recommendations list
Get new podcast episodes dropped into your email box easily
Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!
Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email [email protected], or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.