Post-Religious Life in America: Can It Work?

Post-Religious Life in America: Can It Work? with Ross Douthat

With religious attendance and affiliation both in decline, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, in conversation with President Joel N. Lohr, will discuss the possibilities and challenges of life without religion in America and beyond. Can meaning be found without the structures, beliefs, rituals, and milestones religion so often provides? What is filling the void in America, and is it working? Has politics become America’s new religion, and why? And can a return to religion ever appeal to the non-religious, seekers, and “spiritual but not religious”?

Join us for a lively, compassionate, and non-polemical discussion of these important topics, followed by audience Q&A.

Reception begins at 7 p.m. in the library.
Event begins in the Meeting Room at 7:45 p.m.

This event is part of the Robertson Spirituality Series at HIU and the Spiritual Life Center. It is designed for people seeking deeper meaning and understanding, whether or not they identify with a religious affiliation. Learn more about the Robertson Series and other events at this link.

About Ross Douthat

Ross Douthat joined The New York Times as an Opinion columnist in April 2009. His column appears every Tuesday and Sunday. He is also a host on the weekly Opinion podcast, “Matter of Opinion.” Previously, he was a senior editor at The Atlantic and a blogger on its website. He is the author of numerous books, including The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, 77 Sherman Street, Hartford, United States