What place does religion have in today’s world?
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About the video: ‘What place does religion have in today’s world?’
Chopra describes how religious ideology cannot be substantiated by what scientists now know about reality. Although religions trace their origins to great insights based on profound spiritual experiences, many teachings have over time been institutionalized into dogma and ideology. The future of spirituality is to move beyond this – and science can help.
Total views: 4,546
Filmed: London, UK on 7 May 2005
Credits: Interviewer - Marcus Morrell Camera and Editor - Marcus Morrell
Copyright © 2005 Big Picture TV/ Be The Change
About Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra is a physician, public speaker and best-selling author.
Having established himself as a world leader in the field of holistic health, Dr Chopra co-founded the Chopra Center for Well Being in 1995. Through the center he continues to revolutionize the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Dr. Chopra is a prolific author of more than 35 books that have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. They include “Perfect Health: Ageless Body, Timeless Mind”(1993) “How to Know God” (2001) , “Peace is the Way” (2005) and “Why Is God Laughing? The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism” (2008).
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