I am excited for this book. Our contemporary times is undergoing somewhat of a 'meaning crisis' as we have uprooted from our inherited ancient myths, specifically those of the Christian Tradition. Though that has been done due to a belief we have 'evolved' past the need for them, it seems much more true that we need myths, and so we simply replaced them with other myths without realizing that is what they are. The modern myths when scrutinized do not do what is promised; deliver meaning. In fact in many ways quite the opposite, with an emphasis on 'the self' and atomization and less about relationships and community. More work and conversation about this I hope will bring us out of this 'meaning' crisis and connect us better to these important myths we inherited.
I am excited for this book. Our contemporary times is undergoing somewhat of a 'meaning crisis' as we have uprooted from our inherited ancient myths, specifically those of the Christian Tradition. Though that has been done due to a belief we have 'evolved' past the need for them, it seems much more true that we need myths, and so we simply replaced them with other myths without realizing that is what they are. The modern myths when scrutinized do not do what is promised; deliver meaning. In fact in many ways quite the opposite, with an emphasis on 'the self' and atomization and less about relationships and community. More work and conversation about this I hope will bring us out of this 'meaning' crisis and connect us better to these important myths we inherited.