Uncommon Ground with Van Jones A Christian and an Atheist Search for Common Ground with Sam Harris (Season 1, Episode 36)
Podcast Episode | 35 min | Talk-Show

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Uncommon Ground with Van Jones

A Christian and an Atheist Search for Common Ground with Sam Harris (Season 1, Episode 36)

Podcast Episode | 35 min | Talk-Show

Can a Christian and an Atheist have a civil and constructive dialogue about the future? For the past 20 years, neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris has been one of the leading thinkers of the New Atheism Movement. Van Jones, on the ...See moreCan a Christian and an Atheist have a civil and constructive dialogue about the future? For the past 20 years, neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris has been one of the leading thinkers of the New Atheism Movement. Van Jones, on the other hand, is a man of deep Christian faith. Despite this seemingly stark divide, Sam and Van both share an interest in life's big questions: How can people come together to create positive change? What does it mean to live a good life? How do people achieve a sense of belonging, especially during times of crisis? Van and Sam confront their differences as they discuss the pitfalls of dogma in religion and atheism. They both affirm the importance of some form of spiritual practice - whether through religious worship or through meditation and mindfulness. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of belief, there is something for you. See less