"... Yes, science can give us emotional feelings of wonder and the sublime--we can feel the sacred depths of nature--but there are many forms of human suffering and vulnerability that are beyond the reach of help from science. Different emotional stresses require different kinds of rescue. Unlike secular authors who praise religion's ethical and civilizing function, Asma argues that its core value lies in its emotionally therapeutic power." #hydeparkchicago #intellectual #religion #spirituality #compassion #hope #liberation #freedom #freethinker #openyourmind #atheism #secularism #thealmightymind #mentalhealth #awareness #lovethyneighbor #emotion #feelings #humanity #humandebate #stephenasma #bookdiscussion #forum (at The Seminary Co-op Bookstores)