The Human Quest for Meaning: Reza Aslan's Insights on Consciousness
Episode 5, Oct 11, 05:34 PM
In this episode of "WHAT IS THIS," we delve into the profound questions of existence, consciousness, and the human conception of the divine through an enlightening interview with Reza Aslan, renowned religious scholar and author of God: A Human History, recorded at the Commonwealth Club.
Reza shares his personal spiritual journey through various faith traditions and explores how humanity has shaped its understanding of God by attributing human qualities to the divine. We discuss the difference between religion and faith, the origins of religious belief, and how language and culture influence our perceptions of the sacred.
Together, we examine the role of rituals, the significance of sacred spaces, and how religion intersects with identity and politics in the modern world. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious about the nature of consciousness and existence, this episode invites you to ponder the enigma of what it means to be alive.
Join us as we unravel the tapestry of faith, spirituality, and the human quest for meaning in a universe full of mysteries.
Reza shares his personal spiritual journey through various faith traditions and explores how humanity has shaped its understanding of God by attributing human qualities to the divine. We discuss the difference between religion and faith, the origins of religious belief, and how language and culture influence our perceptions of the sacred.
Together, we examine the role of rituals, the significance of sacred spaces, and how religion intersects with identity and politics in the modern world. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious about the nature of consciousness and existence, this episode invites you to ponder the enigma of what it means to be alive.
Join us as we unravel the tapestry of faith, spirituality, and the human quest for meaning in a universe full of mysteries.