One of the deepest truths, [William] James said, was that we experience life as a divided self, torn by conflicting desires. Religious experiences are real and common, whether or not God exists, and these experiences often make people feel whole and at peace #JonathanHaidt

- July 04, 2025

One of the deepest truths, [William] James said, was that we experience life as a divided self, torn by conflicting desires. Religious experiences are real and common, whether or not God exists, and these experiences often make people feel whole and at peace #JonathanHaidt
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One of the deepest truths, [William] James said, was that we experience life as a divided self, torn by conflicting desires. Religious experiences are real and common, whether or not God exists, and these experiences often make people feel whole and at peace #JonathanHaidt

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