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How are rational, sensible people of faith able to experience the presence of a powerful yet invisible being and sustain that belief in an environment of overwhelming skepticism. In 2003, she was elected to the american academy of arts and sciences, and her 2012 book when god talks back was recognized as one of the new york times notable books of the year. Luhrmann, an anthropologist trained in psychology and the acclaimed author of of two minds, explores the extraordinary process that leads some believers to a place where god is profoundly real and his voice can be heard amid the clutter of everyday thoughts. Understanding the american evangelical relationship with god luhrmann, t. When god talks back to the evangelical community kcur.
Tanya marie luhrmann is a professor of anthropology at stanford university and a contributing opinion writer. T anya marie luhrmann is the watkins university professor at stanford university. Understanding the american evangelical relationship. Points based on over four years of participant observation at evangelical vineyard christian fellowship in chicago and. Luhrmann, an anthropologist trained in psychology and the acclaimed author of of two minds, explores the extraordinary process that leads some believers to a place where god is profoundly real and his voice can be heard amid the clutter.
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