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The Weird Future of American Religion

18 October 2023

6:30 pm

Heritage Hall in Father O’Connell Hall, Catholic University

599 Michigan Ave NE

Washington, DC 20064

Join the IHE for a lively discussion on the post-Christian quest for spiritual experience: from pagan revivals to UFO obsessions, ghost hunts to hallucinogens, and the Christian response.

Moderated by Ross Douthat.