Zena Hitz On Power of Religion, Choosing Faith over Fear, and Asceticism in a Materialistic Society
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📄 In this episode, I
📄 In this episode, I sit down with Zena Hitz and we dive into the intricacies of religion and spirituality, exploring how they shape our personal and societal landscapes.
This episode offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of faith, the role of religion in fostering personal growth, and the balance between asceticism and living in a modern, materialistic world.
Zena’s insights provide a deep understanding of the complexities of religious life, inviting listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journeys. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that transcends conventional views on religion and spirituality.
Zena Hitz is a Tutor at St. John's College in Annapolis, where she teaches across the liberal arts. She is the author of Lost In Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life (2020) and A Philosopher Looks At the Religious Life. In 2020 she received the Hiett Prize in the Humanities and founded the Catherine Project, an open liberal arts program for adults, where she now serves as president.
SHOWNOTES -
00:00:00 - Conception of 'A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life'
00:05:10 - How to talk about religion
00:08:40 - Transformative power of faith
00:13:50 - Choosing spirituality over religion
00:19:30 - Religion using fear to control people
00:25:10 - How to begin your religious journey
00:30:50 - Signs of a 'healthy' religious community
00:35:30 - Surrender vs Conviction
00:39:50 - Ego, Religion, & Asceticism
00:49:00 - Religiosity and hatred towards others
01:01:40 - An ascetic soul in a materialistic society
01:09:00 - Talking religion with non-believers
01:13:50 - Meeting God
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A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life by Zena Hitz -www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/reli…
Website - www.zenahitz.net/
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