Nathaniel Givens is a data scientist and entrepreneur. He has written for Real Clear Religion, First Things, and Square Two.
When presumptuous certainty stands in the place of a living faith, the stage is set for the shattering of one’s “faith” without typically even recognizing the hyper-fragility of what had been tightly held previously.
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When we free our beliefs from the constraints and obligations of truth, we lose our greatest defense against toxic polarization.
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In a world that can be frightening and unstable, certain conviction can bring a measure of tangible comfort, whether or not it’s actually true.
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In an orderly and just world, religion would be just a cosmic vending machine. Unpredictable suffering makes true virtue possible.
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Suffering is everywhere. And yet, by the way we sometimes talk, you’d think it’s a rarity. Or at least better to avoid in polite company.
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If you think life should be easy, its hardness can feel crushing. But what if this difficulty is an essential feature, rather than a disconcerting mistake?
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