Is Faith Useful? FT. Author Brian ONeill [0X6ZIDsPXVa]
Support me on Patreon: Brian O'Neill, author of the book 'Half a Wing Three Engines and a Prayer' joins Magic Dara, aka The Magic Skeptic in this episode of A Magician's Thoughts. While the book contains little in terms of an editorial comment, it's undeniable that the accounts that lie therein contain something of a religious sub-theme. Religious faith, it would seem, played a significant role in the lives of those who operated and flew the B17 bombers of the second world war. But does this render null and void the question posed in the title of the podcast? Is faith useful? Is faith rational to begin with? Can faith save you? To answer these questions, Brian and Dara go back to the beginning and discuss the origin of faith and the ballet between religion and evolution. And while there may be a solid historical case for the utility of faith, the question is; can the world survive without religion today? Do we need both faith and reason? Or do the dangers of faith far outweigh its usefulness? As the conversation progresses it becomes clear that Brian and Dara disagree on these questions and others. They explore questions including; Is faith a virtue? Can faith save you? Can faith be reasonable? Is religion outdated? Is religion dying in the west? And above all else, is religion important? So if you're ready, sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of A Magician's Thoughts! Links: Brian's book: Brian's blog: