Post by dindsenchas on Jun 10, 2020 20:40:14 GMT
Peterson is essentially a product of Protestant Christianity, with a multi-faith tradition dating back to Jung.
He's identified himself as a classic liberal and is an ardent critic of the modern left: www.jordanbpeterson.com/political-correctness/equity-when-the-left-goes-too-far/.
However, he has been criticised by past colleagues for being power-hungry: www.thestar.com/opinion/2018/05/25/i-was-jordan-petersons-strongest-supporter-now-i-think-hes-dangerous.html
His religious work is in the vein of Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell comparative religion. Religion is seen from a narrative perspective, hypothesising that it represents key aspects of human experience and meaning making across all environments.
However, Peterson has been criticised as being vague on his own beliefs, stating that he behaves "as if" God exists. He did a debating tour which passed through Ireland, debating Sam Harris in support of the existence of God and the meaning of the biblical stories. But he's cagey on the specifics of God's influence on Earth, miracles, prayer, attending church, etc.
Presumably, from the conservative perspective, any criticism of the left is welcome. Especially in the context of the current American campus wars.
How does his work comport with your religious views? My assumption is that people are Catholics on here, could be wrong. Has the Pope ever mentioned him? Or anyone else high up?
He's identified himself as a classic liberal and is an ardent critic of the modern left: www.jordanbpeterson.com/political-correctness/equity-when-the-left-goes-too-far/.
However, he has been criticised by past colleagues for being power-hungry: www.thestar.com/opinion/2018/05/25/i-was-jordan-petersons-strongest-supporter-now-i-think-hes-dangerous.html
His religious work is in the vein of Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell comparative religion. Religion is seen from a narrative perspective, hypothesising that it represents key aspects of human experience and meaning making across all environments.
However, Peterson has been criticised as being vague on his own beliefs, stating that he behaves "as if" God exists. He did a debating tour which passed through Ireland, debating Sam Harris in support of the existence of God and the meaning of the biblical stories. But he's cagey on the specifics of God's influence on Earth, miracles, prayer, attending church, etc.
Presumably, from the conservative perspective, any criticism of the left is welcome. Especially in the context of the current American campus wars.
How does his work comport with your religious views? My assumption is that people are Catholics on here, could be wrong. Has the Pope ever mentioned him? Or anyone else high up?
