The Case for Religion Amidst AI, UFOs, and Psychedelics with Ross Douthat

New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat joins Michael Horton to discuss his latest book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. But in an era of AI, potential UFOs, and psychedelic spiritual experiences, is there still a compelling case for organized religion? Partner with Sola to get your copy of Ordinary by Michael Horton: https://solamedia.org/partner/ Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross Douthat: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Why-Everyone-Should-Religious/dp/0310367581 0:00 Ross's main argument 1:35 We listened to the New Atheists—where did it get us? 7:19 A zone of opportunity for Christians 9:45 Mere Religion before Mere Christianity? 12:57 Why one of the big religions are most likely to be true 17:22 Debunking the notion that science has debunked religion 23:04 Supernatural naturalism 26:06 Does religion have a chance against New Agey therapeutic spirituality? 31:12 What makes Christianity unique? 37:25 If you are this sleeper, I beg of you, awake LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-what-you-believe-with-michael-horton/id1776875542 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iVTLF8opWifHQ8KtvXdr5?si=2f3cb2f11ef34b33 GET THE LATEST OFFERS https://solamedia.org/offers/ FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter  https://x.com/solamediaorg  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/     WHO WE ARE  Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world.  https://solamedia.org/