1480: How to Find Peace & Meaning Amid Chaos With Bishop Robert Barron

Feb 01, 2021

In this episode, Sal speaks with Bishop Robert Barron.

Why do people seem to be feeling so bad, so divided, when objectively speaking we seem to be doing great economically? (3:35)
Why he believes claiming no religion in our youth is a recipe for deep suffering. (7:55)
Can we find objective morality without religion? (8:47)
The differences between Karl Marx and moral philosophies. (12:03)
Does this current “woke” movement have its roots in Marxism? (13:35)
What are the differences between the turmoil that is happening now, and in the 1960s and 70s? (15:25)
Why are religious institutions being attacked at the moment? (19:30)
Why are we opposed to religious freedom? (21:37)
How we are made to worship. (23:41)
The importance of asking ‘why’ to find your ultimate value. (26:17)
The connection of secularism and people wanting fewer children. (32:12)
Why the corruption of the best is the worst. (35:19)
How social media facilitates the mob mentality. (37:48)
What is the antidote to the negative side of the mob mentality? (40:58)
Why we must do what we can to stand up to the bullies. (43:37)
Are lockdowns moral? (46:00)
Why the revival of religion is what it will take to reverse the violence in our society. (48:54)
How religion tends to flourish when people are brought to certain limits. (51:16)
Why we should all perform the simple acts of love. (54:45)

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