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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