Can New Worlders Be Grateful?

Are we suffering from a thanksgiving problem? Is giving thanks irrational (but really...is it?). Today John and Dan look at a bunch of hardcore "light" people (post-enlightenment people) who argue that in fact, your gratitude may be something akin to a vestigial organ. Of course the Old World will have something to say about that. Welcome to episode 43 of WAWTAR!Links:5 Things You Should Do First Thing In The Morning To Be Happier All DayThe Mayan ceremony: Mystico MayanDawkins talk at 30:55Thanksgiving for AtheistsDo atheists feel grateful? At Thanksgiving, or anytimeMoral Clarity by Susan NeimanThe Surprising Spirituality of Richard Dawkins – The Spiritual Naturalist SocietyBelieving in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism: Steinhart, EricHow cultures around the world show gratitude in their ceremonies of thanksgivingI'm Not 'Blessed.' I'm An Atheist And I Don't Need God To Give Thanks Or Show GratitudeVolunteering and Generosity are no Substitutes for Government ProgramsFor a deep dive into WAWTAR, register for our weekly "WAWTAR Podcourse". This semester's course is called "Are you a Communist, a Capitalist, or a Christian?" Find out more about the course and how to join (it's never to late!) here.Interested in joining First Things Foundation? Check out our Join FTF page for more info, or emaSupport the show2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at [email protected] for more information.Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion."Why Are We Talking About Rabbits?" takes you beyond rhetorical "rabbits" and the shallow approach that the media and most thinkers today take to examine contemporary cultural phenomena. Using theology, history, philosophy and years of travel in Mali, the Republic of Georgia, Haiti, and beyond, John Heers offers a refreshing take to how we got to where we are now. WAWTAR is all about talking about those heavy things… lightly. Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe