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Dan Barker: Why Science, Not Religion, Inspires Him

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February 24, 2025

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Do we need religion to feel connected?

Dan Barker argues that science and technology have replaced religion as a source of wonder and human connection. For him, debating ideas, exploring the natural world, and uncovering new knowledge offer just as much awe and purpose—without the need for faith.

But is that enough? Or is something missing?

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