A Sense of the Numinous

The video explores the tension between rationality and tradition, emphasizing the importance of empirical evidence over superstition. It discusses the role of emotions in human rationality and the sense of the numinous. The speaker acknowledges the harm done in the name of religion but highlights the value of interfaith dialogue and universalism. They express pride in their Jewish identity while valuing engagement with broader culture, advocating for a balance between particularism and universalism.

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