{"title":"Ross Douthat","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Ross Douthat, an insightful voice in the realms of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. As a distinguished columnist for The New York Times, Douthat has long been respected for his thoughtful and thought-provoking commentary on the cultural and political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his book \u003cstrong\u003e\"Believe\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, Douthat explores the intricate dance between faith, doubt, and spiritual conviction. Through personal anecdotes and a thorough examination of religious trends, he offers readers a path to understanding the complexities of modern belief systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work, \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Decadent Society\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into the intriguing notion of societal stagnation and cultural inertia. Douthat paints a vivid picture of modern civilisation, examining how the promise of progress may be faltering as we confront challenges with complacency rather than innovation. His analysis is both critical and compelling, inviting readers to consider the future of our society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for those looking to engage with contemporary issues through a nuanced lens. Whether you're drawn to spiritual introspection or political analysis, Ross Douthat's works offer a rich tapestry of ideas to explore and contemplate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-decadent-society-by-ross-douthat-9781476785257","title":"The Decadent Society","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e columnist and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBad Religion\u003c\/i\u003e, a powerful portrait of how our wealthy, successful society has passed into an age of gridlock, stalemate, public failure and private despair.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe era of the coronavirus has tested America, and our leaders and institutions have conspicuously failed. That failure shouldn’t be surprising: Beneath social-media frenzy and reality-television politics, our era’s deep truths are elite incompetence, cultural exhaustion, and the flight from reality into fantasy. Casting a cold eye on these trends, \u003ci\u003eThe Decadent Society\u003c\/i\u003e explains what happens when a powerful society ceases advancing—how the combination of wealth and technological proficiency with economic stagnation, political stalemate, and demographic decline creates a unique civilizational crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from the futility of our ideological debates to the repetitions of our pop culture, from the decline of sex and childbearing to the escapism of drug use, Ross Douthat argues that our age is defined by disappointment—by the feeling that all the frontiers are closed, that the paths forward lead only to the grave. Correcting both optimism and despair, Douthat provides an enlightening explanation of how we got here, how long our frustrations might last, and how, in renaissance or catastrophe, our decadence might ultimately end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532984733932,"sku":"9781476785257","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21904303482713.jpg?v=1749356452"},{"product_id":"believe-by-ross-douthat-9780310367581","title":"Believe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Instant \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Truly a \u003cem\u003eMere Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e for the 21st century\" — \u003cem\u003eWorld\u003c\/em\u003e magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the host of the \u003cem\u003eInteresting Times\u003c\/em\u003e podcast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ever wish you had more faith? Here is a blueprint for thinking your way from doubt to belief.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a columnist for the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e who writes often about spiritual topics for a sceptical audience, Ross Douthat understands that many of us want to have more faith than we do. Douthat argues that, in light of what we know today, it should be harder to \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e have faith than to have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith empathy, clarity, and rigour, Douthat explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhy nonbelief requires ignoring what our reasoning faculties tell us about the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow modern scientific developments make a religious worldview more credible, not less\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhy it's entirely reasonable to believe in mystical and supernatural realities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow an open-minded religious quest should proceed amid the diversity of religious faiths\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow Douthat's own Christianity is informed by his blueprint for belief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith clear and straightforward arguments, \u003cem\u003eBelieve\u003c\/em\u003e shows how religious belief makes sense of the order of the cosmos and our place within it, illuminates the mystery of consciousness, and explains the persistent reality of encounters with the supernatural. Highly relevant for our current moment, \u003cem\u003eBelieve\u003c\/em\u003e offers a pathway for thinking your way from doubt into belief, from uncertainty about our place in the universe into a confidence that we are here for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076197695724,"sku":"9780310367581","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13330393482298.jpg?v=1765193179"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ross-douthat.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}