persistence of religion, The
Book Description
In an age where scientific rationalism was expected to eclipse spiritual belief, something unexpected happened: religion not only survived but flourished. Harvey Cox explores this remarkable phenomenon in a thoughtful examination of why spirituality continues to captivate human hearts and minds despite centuries of skeptical challenge.
Through engaging dialogue that bridges Christian and Buddhist perspectives, Cox addresses the enduring questions that draw people toward spiritual exploration. While acknowledging the tremendous contributions of science and technology to human understanding, he reveals the boundaries of purely empirical approaches to life's deepest mysteries. Science excels at explaining the mechanics of existence, yet often falls short when confronting the profound questions of purpose and meaning that define the human experience.
This accessible exploration delves into how spirituality intersects with justice, ethics, and civil society, offering readers insight into religion's persistent relevance in contemporary life. Cox demonstrates that the appeal of spiritual traditions lies not in their opposition to reason, but in their ability to address dimensions of human experience that transcend scientific explanation.
For readers seeking to understand why spiritual seeking remains vibrant in our modern world, this book provides a balanced perspective on the ongoing dialogue between faith and reason. It invites thoughtful consideration of how ancient wisdom traditions continue to offer guidance for those exploring questions of identity, purpose, and meaning in an increasingly complex world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 142 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion and justice
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Civil society
- ✓ Deepen your spiritual understanding
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Cultivate inner peace
- ✓ Explore Religion and civil society
- ✓ Explore Spirituality & religious experience
