New York Times Columnist Ross Douthat to Speak at HIU

As part of an endowed series exploring spirituality, life, and meaning, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat will visit HIU on Thursday, Dec. 12, to sit down for a public conversation with President Joel N. Lohr.

Douthat is known mainly for his column in the New York Times, which covers politics, religion, moral values and higher education. He has also written extensively about his journey with chronic Lyme disease. He lives with his family in New Haven, CT.

With religious attendance and affiliation both in decline, Douthat and President Joel N. Lohr will discuss the possibilities and challenges of life without religion in America and beyond. Can meaning be found without the structures, beliefs, rituals, and milestones religion so often provides? What is filling the void in America, and is it working? Has politics become America’s new religion, and why? And can a return to religion ever appeal to the non-religious, seekers, and “spiritual but not religious”?

An audience Q&A will follow the discussion.

This event is part of the Robertson Spirituality Series at HIU and the Spiritual Life Center. The series is designed for people seeking deeper meaning and understanding, whether or not they identify with a religious affiliation. Learn more about the Robertson Series and other events at this link.

To register for the event, visit this link.