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The Dude Abides: Pragmatism as an Alternative to Deontology and Nihilism

November 14, 2019April 22, 2021 16 min read Matthew Downhour Deontology, Essential Reading, Film, Friedrich Nietzsche, Judaism, Nihilism, Pragmatism

Stuck in the conflict between two worldviews, the Dude offers a pragmatic third way forward for the postmodern world.

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A Divided World Needs to Make God a Useful Idea, Again

December 1, 2017June 11, 2021 13 min read Nicole Carloni Christianity, Essential Reading, History, Judaism, Relationships

In his newest book, God: A Human History, Reza Aslan seeks to provide an explanation for this rise of what he refers to as “the humanized God.” He proposes a more pragmatic idea of god, instead.

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How to Keep Jews Jewish by Being More Like the Amish

November 11, 2016December 27, 2021 10 min read Daniel Winchester Community, Judaism

A Jewish version of Rumspringa offers a proactive and holistic approach for developing religious identity in youth, while respecting individual autonomy.