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#74 The Atheist Chaplain: On God, Meaning, and What We Get Wrong About Religion

2 h 11 min · 20 de mar de 2026
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James Croft is one of Britain's leading humanist thinkers. In this conversation, we get into why millions are abandoning religion, whether God exists, and how to live a meaningful life without faith.This one challenged a lot of my assumptions.My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanshdesxMy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanshdlAbout THE HUMAN LENS:In a world filled with a disregard for the opinions of others, a lack of perspective and a narrow-minded view of life - we lose the ability to understand, to learn, and to grow. The world is an ever-changing, volatile and unforgiving place; this show bridges the gap between misunderstanding and developing an increasing aperture to view the world we live in. Hosted by 20 year old, Vansh Deswal - The Human Lens brings together those who have lived, learnt and acquired great wisdom, and those who are innovative and curious as a proxy towards creating healthier discernment in a disconnected world.

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