From Lutheran to Apostate — Matt Ruff — S2 E19 | Changed My Mind with Luke T. Harrington

This podcast episode delves into the life and work of author Matt Ruff, exploring his spiritual journey, the origins of his novel and TV show Lovecraft Country, and the significance of empathy and understanding in storytelling. It also discusses historical injustices, the speaker's loss of faith, the impact of their parents' deaths, and the relationship between language and morality. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of empathy and understanding in navigating differing moral perspectives.

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From Lutheran to Apostate — Matt Ruff — S2 E19

Changed My Mind with Luke T. Harrington

Matt Ruff on His Spiritual Journey, Lovecraft Country, and Language and Morality

The Origins of Lovecraft Country: A Unique Concept for a Paranormal TV Show

The Importance of Empathy in Writing Stories and Understanding Different Worldviews

Ethnic Cleansing and the Tulsa Riot: History and Amnesia in Oklahoma

Evolution of Faith and Family History of a Missionary

The Multicultural Theological Debate Society: An Upbringing of Cultural Diversity and Writing Support

Becoming an Apostate: Questioning Beliefs and Skepticism

The Exclusionary Nature of Salvation in Lutheranism and Religious Doubts

A Roller Coaster of Loss and Unexpected Reactions

Journey of Loss and Belief: From Leukemia to Skepticism

The Elusiveness of the Paranormal and the Agnostic Perspective

The Evolution of a Relationship and the Challenges of Different Beliefs

Personal Growth, Different Perspectives, and the Meaning of Morality

The Meaning of Morality and Language: Connecting Concepts of Communication and Ethics

The Importance of Common Morality in Society

The Complexity of Morality and Language in Understanding Others

The Challenge of Moral Babble in Public Discourse

From Lutheran to Apostate — Matt Ruff — S2 E19

Changed My Mind with Luke T. Harrington

00:00Matt Ruff on His Spiritual Journey, Lovecraft Country, and Language and Morality

Matt Ruff on His Spiritual Journey, Lovecraft Country, and Language and Morality

05:21The Origins of Lovecraft Country: A Unique Concept for a Paranormal TV Show

The Origins of Lovecraft Country: A Unique Concept for a Paranormal TV Show

10:12The Importance of Empathy in Writing Stories and Understanding Different Worldviews

The Importance of Empathy in Writing Stories and Understanding Different Worldviews

15:33Ethnic Cleansing and the Tulsa Riot: History and Amnesia in Oklahoma

Ethnic Cleansing and the Tulsa Riot: History and Amnesia in Oklahoma

19:08Evolution of Faith and Family History of a Missionary

Evolution of Faith and Family History of a Missionary

24:32The Multicultural Theological Debate Society: An Upbringing of Cultural Diversity and Writing Support

The Multicultural Theological Debate Society: An Upbringing of Cultural Diversity and Writing Support

29:24Becoming an Apostate: Questioning Beliefs and Skepticism

Becoming an Apostate: Questioning Beliefs and Skepticism

34:57The Exclusionary Nature of Salvation in Lutheranism and Religious Doubts

The Exclusionary Nature of Salvation in Lutheranism and Religious Doubts

40:10A Roller Coaster of Loss and Unexpected Reactions

A Roller Coaster of Loss and Unexpected Reactions

45:15Journey of Loss and Belief: From Leukemia to Skepticism

Journey of Loss and Belief: From Leukemia to Skepticism

51:15The Elusiveness of the Paranormal and the Agnostic Perspective

The Elusiveness of the Paranormal and the Agnostic Perspective

56:35The Evolution of a Relationship and the Challenges of Different Beliefs

The Evolution of a Relationship and the Challenges of Different Beliefs

1:02:12Personal Growth, Different Perspectives, and the Meaning of Morality

Personal Growth, Different Perspectives, and the Meaning of Morality

1:07:37The Meaning of Morality and Language: Connecting Concepts of Communication and Ethics

The Meaning of Morality and Language: Connecting Concepts of Communication and Ethics

1:13:25The Importance of Common Morality in Society

The Importance of Common Morality in Society

1:18:19The Complexity of Morality and Language in Understanding Others

The Complexity of Morality and Language in Understanding Others

1:24:24The Challenge of Moral Babble in Public Discourse

The Challenge of Moral Babble in Public Discourse