I used to be a Christian, but now I’m an atheist. Here’s what it would take for me to go back.
Religion and religious identity is more than just belief in supernatural agents. It also has to do with social belonging, personal identity, ritual behavior, and belief in or acceptance of various theological ideas. I discuss all of these dimensions of faith in order to answer the question, “What would make you go from atheist to Christianity?”
Videos I mention here:
Why I Love Jesus but WON’T Follow Him
https://youtu.be/gx5LFm68LQ8?si=1AebE1V7r7TIuawc
Can You Be Religious AND a Skeptic? (Live with Dr. Justin Sledge)
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZBZBnUkQ5Jc?si=xh30LuMohE-G1GeP
How Dune Gets Religious Psychology Exactly Right
https://youtu.be/jhRHQDm2dBs?si=Ajil4jgZY1SrIW3u
Church Services Are Designed to Influence You. Here’s How
https://youtu.be/7btz0ocXDeg?si=sQ6UjZE2PA5CvGQG
How to Make Someone Believe in God (According to Science)
https://youtu.be/YV53lOptdoc?si=55C9eLHes0uwzD5-
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:51 4 Dimensions of Christian Identity
02:02 Belonging
05:29 Behavior
10:06 Faith
13:27 Belief in Christian Metaphysics
This video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.*
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