<p>In this episode, Sal speaks with Bishop Robert Barron. </p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><span>Why do people seem to be feeling so bad, so divided, when objectively speaking we seem to be doing great economically? (3:35)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Why he believes claiming no religion in our youth is a recipe for deep suffering. (7:55)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Can we find objective morality without religion? (8:47)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>The differences between Karl Marx and moral philosophies. (12:03)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Does this current “woke” movement have its roots in Marxism? (13:35)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>What are the differences between the turmoil that is happening now, and in the 1960s and 70s? (15:25)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Why are religious institutions being attacked at the moment? (19:30)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Why are we opposed to religious freedom? (21:37)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>How we are made to worship. (23:41)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>The importance of asking ‘why’ to find your ultimate value. (26:17)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>The connection of secularism and people wanting fewer children. (32:12)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Why the corruption of the best is the worst. (35:19)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>How social media facilitates the mob mentality. (37:48)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>What is the antidote to the negative side of the mob mentality? (40:58)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Why we must do what we can to stand up to the bullies. (43:37)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Are lockdowns moral? (46:00)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Why the revival of religion is what it will take to reverse the violence in our society. (48:54)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>How religion tends to flourish when people are brought to certain limits. (51:16)</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><span>Why we should all perform the simple acts of love. (54:45)</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Featured Guest</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><span>Bishop Robert Barron (</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bishopbarron/"><span>@bishopbarron</span></a><span>)  Instagram</span></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wordonfire.org/"><span>Word on Fire</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMjLgeWNwqL2LBGS-iPb1A"><span> Bishop Robert Barron – YouTube</span></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Related Links/Products Mentioned</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.mapsjanuary.com/"><span>January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off!</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secularism"><span>Secularism - Wikipedia</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.pewforum.org/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/"> <span>In U.S., Decline of Christianity Continues at Rapid Pace</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://nickblevins.com/blog/2019/02/20/statistics-on-youth-leaving-the-church/"> <span>STATISTICS ON YOUTH LEAVING THE CHURCH AND WHY</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.history.com/topics/germany/karl-marx"><span>Karl Marx - Communist Manifesto, Theories & Beliefs - HISTORY</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://asderathoslchaimclassicalliberalism.blogspot.com/2010/07/drmartin-luther-king-jr.html"> <span>Classical Liberalism: Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wordonfire.org/serra/"><span>St. Junípero Serra FAQ page - Word on Fire</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Genesis"><span>Book of Genesis - Wikipedia</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/your-life-does-not-belong-to-you/4924/"> <span>Your Life Does Not Belong to You - Word on Fire</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Girard"><span>René Girard - Wikipedia</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/12/15/gov-ralph-northam-gets-mixed-reactions-for-asking-faith-leaders-to-set-an-example/"> <span>Gov. Ralph Northam gets mixed reactions for asking faith leaders to ‘set an example’</span></a></li> </ul>