logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2023
37m 36s

The Nordic Religion of Nature

FILIP HOLM
About this episode
In this interview with the amazing Professor David Thurfjell, we talk about the contemporary phenomenon of nature spirituality in the Nordic countries. Has the concept of "nature" become a main source of meaning for Scandinavians, and maybe even replaced the function of religion?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Jul 6
What is Pantheism?
In this episode, we explore the powerful philosophy of Pantheism—the belief that God is identical with the universe and everything in it. From ancient roots to modern interpretations, we dive deep into how Pantheism connects spirituality, science, and nature in a unified vision o ... Show More
38m 11s
Jun 9
What is Jihad?
In this episode, we given an academic, historical overview of the concept of Jihad in Islam, dispelling some misconceptions and nuancing an otherwise thorny topic.Sources/Recomended Reading:Al-Dawoody, Ahmed Mohsen (2009). "War in Islamic Law: Justifications and Regulations". PhD ... Show More
1h 2m
May 18
Who are the Augustinians?
Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateSources/Recomended Reading:Gutierrez, David (1984). "The Augustinians in The M ... Show More
20m 38s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2022
Lies we tell about religion | Slavoj Zizek, Rupert Sheldrake, Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen
Will science ever come on top? Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes In a survey of academic philosophers 85% identified as atheists. In Europe established religion has been in decline for a century; even in the States attendance is f ... Show More
43m 51s
Apr 2023
De la mythologie scandinave au christianisme : la structuration du royaume du Danemark - Entretien avec Angela Baranes
Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour !Bienvenue dans ce nouvel entretien historique avec Angela Baranes, doctorante en histoire et en archéologie médiévale et spécialiste de la christianisation du Danemark. Et c’est d’ailleurs de ça dont on va parler aujourd’hui ! En effet, la my ... Show More
1h 44m
Jun 2021
Spirituality for the non-religious | Rupert Sheldrake
We keep looking for something more... for a reason.Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesPilgrimage is undergoing a revival across Europe. But why are so many non-religious people drawn to spiritual journeys? Author of Ways To Go Beyon ... Show More
27m 47s
Jul 2021
Krishnamurti on Religion
‘Religion is not the authoritarian, accepted form of religion, the state religion, the religion of belief, of faith, of dogma, of rituals, of worshipping a symbol.’ This week’s episode on Religion has five sections. The first extract (2:24) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Oj ... Show More
59m 39s
Jun 2023
Converting the Vikings
Working off an article about the inability of modern writers on the Vikings to understand their conversion to Christianity, the guys discuss the weaknesses of Norse religion and the answers Christianity offered them. Glenn tells a number of stories about Vikings and explains how ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2019
The Origin of Religious Phenomena أصل الظاهرة الدينية
من حلقة الدين فى عصر العلم EP44: Religion in an Age of Science فى العقود الاخيرة تحدى اخر للفكرة الدينية ظهر من العلم فى مجال علم النفس التطورى Evolutionary psychology اللى مجال دراستة بيركز على محاولة فهم الطريقة اللى اثرت بيها قوى التطور فى الماضى على تشكيل ادراك، وعى، وتصرفات ... Show More
10m 29s
Jan 2023
L'histoire du naturisme
Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! « En avril ne te découvre pas d'un fil ». Eh bien vous pouvez tout de suite oublier ce dicton, aujourd'hui on va faire l'inverse puisqu'on va parler de ceux qui se mettent à poil pour gambader dans la nature, j'ai nommé : les naturistes. Par ... Show More
14m 12s
Aug 2023
Transhumanism: An Orthodox Analysis
In this extended podcast, Fr. Peter shares an Orthodox theological and spiritual examination of the philosophical and religious outlook found in the proponents of Transhumanism. This paper was delivered at a conference held in Athens, Greece, at the War Museum on January 22nd, 20 ... Show More
1h 9m
Mar 2022
Gavin Flood on Hindu Monotheism & the 12 Kalis (Radical Theology Series)
Gavin Flood is the Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Professor of Hindu Studies and Comparative Religion at Oxford University, and Senior Research Fellow at Campion Hall. He is a Fellow of the British Academy. Gavin read Religious Studies and Social Anthro ... Show More
1h 9m