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Are we entering a Fifth Great Awakening—a cultural swing back toward religion?
An increasing number of books and articles are calling for a religious revival. "We need religion to keep our society functioning." "People need meaning."
Michael Shermer responds to and revisits the historical waves of religious fervor that shaped American life. He also asks what today's renewed interest in faith, spirituality, and meaning says about our culture.
Featuring commentary on new books by Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Charles Murray, and a preview of Helen Pluckrose's new article for Skeptic.
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Are we entering a Fifth Great Awakening—a cultural swing back toward religion?
An increasing number of books and articles are calling for a religious revival. "We need religion to keep our society functioning." "People need meaning."
Michael Shermer responds to and revisits the historical waves of religious fervor that shaped American life. He also asks what today's renewed interest in faith, spirituality, and meaning says about our culture.
Featuring commentary on new books by Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Charles Murray, and a preview of Helen Pluckrose's new article for Skeptic.

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