What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a “religion for atheists” — call it Atheism 2.0 — that incorporates religious forms and traditions to satisfy our human need for connection, ritual and transcendence. ( See Related CNN article by De Botton Here)
TED Talks : Alain de Botton: Atheism 2.0 :
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
– Alain de Botton says athiests are right to disbelieve religious dogma
– But he says they make the mistake of rejecting the benefits religion brings
– De Botton: Religion offers consolation, ritual, spirituality that atheists can adopt
– Religions have been the most successful educational movements, he says
About the Author :
Alain de Botton is the author of a new book “Religion for Atheists” and of “How Proust Can Change Your Life.” He is the founder of www.theschooloflife.com and of an architectural organisation called www.living-architecture.co.uk. He spoke at the TED Global conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, last year. TED is a nonprofit dedicated to “Ideas worth spreading” which it makes available through talks posted on its website.
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ROYALTY AND FAITH:Ayatollah Jannati Kisses Shahbanou Farah’s Hand (1970’s)
Dutch Queen Sparks Far-Right Outcry Over Headscarf During Oman Visit
DISCRIMINATION: Vendetta Against Anglican Bishop in Iran (1980)
VOA’s OFOGH: Abbas Milani and Mansour Borji on Fate of Iran’s Christians
ROYAL CHRISTMAS: Shahbanou Visits Church in Rezaiyeh (1970’s)
Other Blogs on Alain De Botton:
Alain de Botton – On Pessimism and Why it’s Useful
HISTORY OF IDEAS: Seneca on Anger – A Guide To Happiness with Alain de Botton (BBC)
HISTORY OF IDEAS: Montaigne’s Guide To Happiness,Wisdom and Self-Esteem (BBC Documentary)
HISTORY OF IDEAS:Socrates on Self-Confidence and Non Conformist Thought (BBC Documentary)
HISTORY OF IDEAS: Friedrich Nietzsche-Hardship-Zarathustra-Triumph of the Will (BBC)
