When you ask people "What is God?" they tend to give you "who" answers. They talk about God's roles, virtues, and strengths. But what actually is God? In this episode, I raise this lofty question and share my perspective.

My approach is primarily inspired by the writings of sociologist Émile Durkheim. I compare the soul to the psyche, present religiosity as cultural discipline, and discuss "God" as a culturally embedded social psychological phenomenon.

Episode links:

Recent anomie podcast

Short fictional story (“I Only Have Nothing to Give”)

The What of God blog post

Perspectivalism wiki

Pragmatism wiki

Tuesdays with Morrie

Why Honor Matters

How (Not) to Speak of God

The Divine Conspiracy 

Religious people washing feet 

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