Geoff Shullenberger on Spiritual Decay, School Shootings, and René Girard’s Mimesis
September 17, 2023
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as posted by the channelConservative Conversations Episode 46—Geoff Shullenberger on Spiritual Decay, School Shootings, and René Girard’s Mimesis
In this episode:
- Geoff Shullenberger, a clinical associate professor at New York University and a columnist at Compact, discusses the phenomenon of the school shooter in America after the tragedy in Texas.
- How René Girard’s mimetic theory can explain violent behavior.
- The religious and social dimensions of mass shootings and human sacrifice.
Texts Mentioned:
- The Faith of Mass Shooters by Geoff Shullenberger
- Human Sacrifice and the Digital Business Model by Geoff Shullenberger
- Thresholds of Violence by Malcolm Gladwell
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