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2013-04-15T21:46:49+00:00

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In Defense of the Soul

Last updated on: April 15, 2013 at 9:46 pm By Andrew Cohen

In her new romantic comedy, 2 Days in New York, musician, actress, and screenwriter Julie Delpy proclaims, “You know why I don’t believe in the soul? Because the soul would probably mean an afterlife. And if there was something, my (late) mom would have tried to communicate with me somehow . . .” Then she goes on to explain (approximate words): If you live your life with one person only, one day they’ll be gone or you’ll be gone.... Read more

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2013-04-15T21:46:39+00:00

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Evolution from the Inside Out

Last updated on: April 15, 2013 at 9:46 pm By Andrew Cohen

When most people think of evolution, they think of the growth and development of the exterior dimensions of reality—the biological evolution of natural species, the development of the cosmos from the Big Bang to the present, or the rapidly accelerating advancement of technology. But much less often spoken about is the evolution of our interiors—of our subjective experience of consciousness and our shared cultural values, morals, and beliefs. It’s this kind of interior evolution that my teaching of Evolutionary Enlightenment... Read more

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2013-04-15T21:47:58+00:00

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No Going Back: The Evolution of India

Last updated on: April 15, 2013 at 9:47 pm By Andrew Cohen

**Editor’s Note: The following is the final installment of a three-part series of articles written by Andrew Cohen during his recent trip to India. Presented in Q&A format, they include Cohen’s reflections on the significant spiritual and cultural changes that are occurring amidst India’s rapid modernization. Read part one, “Overpopulation, Anxiety, and Enlightenment: The Changing Soul of Modern India,” here and part two, “The Spiritual Challenge for India’s Next Generation,” here. Question: Some of India’s most popular spiritual leaders... Read more

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2013-04-15T21:50:18+00:00

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The Spiritual Challenge for India’s Next Generation

Last updated on: April 15, 2013 at 9:50 pm By Andrew Cohen

**Editor’s Note: The following is the second in a three-part series of articles written by Andrew Cohen during his recent trip to India. Presented in Q&A format, they include Cohen’s reflections on the significant spiritual and cultural changes that are occurring amidst India’s rapid modernization. Read part one‘Overpopulation, Anxiety, and Enlightenment: The Changing Soul of Modern India’here. Question: What do you feel is the biggest spiritual and existential challenge facing India’s next generation? Answer: In my opinion, the biggest... Read more

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2013-04-15T21:50:56+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Overpopulation, Anxiety, and Enlightenment: The Changing Soul of Modern India

Last updated on: April 15, 2013 at 9:50 pm By Andrew Cohen

The first in a three-part series of articles written by Andrew Cohen during his recent trip to India. Presented in Q&A format, they include Cohen’s reflections on the significant spiritual and cultural changes that are occurring amidst India’s rapid modernization. Read more

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