Imagine Christianity (or whatever religion you’re thinking about) is a theological system in a work of fiction and you’re planning to LARP in that setting… The stakes are low, you’re just role-playing. But now you’re in a position to think curiously. You’re not having a debate (with all the defensiveness that triggers), you’re getting to build something!
The basis for a truly fascinating proposition by Leah Libresco: the best way to think about religion is to imagine yourself already inside it, especially if you consider yourself agnostic. Thoughts?
