The Problem with 'Spiritual, not Religious' | NYT Columnist Ross Douthat

Name: The Problem with 'Spiritual, not Religious' | NYT Columnist Ross Douthat
Uploaded: 2025-05-20
Duration: 13 min 5 s

Socrates in the City

Is it possible to experience God without participating in an organized religion? Ross Douthat argues that while it's possible, ignoring religious traditions just makes it more difficult to be receptive to God. The author of 'Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious' explores the popular idea of being spiritual but not religious, and why younger generations are becoming more open to the idea of God.