Episode #3: Losing Faith In Atheism: Boris Pasternak
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Boris Pasternak’s life exemplifies the struggle between art and tyranny, highlighting how literary expression can serve as an act of resistance against oppression and a journey toward spiritual rediscovery. Through his experiences, Pasternak challenges listeners to reflect on authenticity in a culture dominated by superficial fame and public expectation.
• The essence of creation and self-surrender in artistic expression
• The cultural and historical backdrop of Russia during Pasternak’s life
• The spiritual evolution that informs "Dr. Zhivago"
• The impact of Stalin's regime on artists and truth-tellers
• The significance of “Dr. Zhivago” in the context of global literature
• The tension between recognition and artistic integrity in Pasternak's life
• A call to discover authenticity in a fame-driven culture
• The enduring power of literary voices in times of crisis
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Instagram: @subversiveorthodoxy
Host: Travis Mullen Instagram: @manartnation
Co-Host: Robert L. Inchausti, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of English at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is the author of numerous books, including Subversive Orthodoxy, Thomas Merton's American Prophecy, The Spitwad Sutras, and Breaking the Cultural Trance. He is, among other things, a Thomas Merton authority, and editor of the Merton books Echoing Silence, Seeds, and The Pocket Thomas Merton. He's a lover of the literature of those who challenge the status quo in various ways, thus, he has had a lifelong fascination with the Beats.
Book by Robert L. Inchausti "Subversive Orthodoxy: Outlaws, Revolutionaries, and Other Christians in Disguise" Published 2005, authorization by the author.
Intro & Outro Music by Noah Johnson & Chavez the Fisherman, all rights reserved.
Chapters
1. The Resilience of Boris Pasternak (00:00:00)
2. Russian Poetry and Revolutionaries (00:09:32)
3. The Connection Between Merton and Pasternak (00:27:09)
4. Echoes of Quiet Courage (00:40:17)
5. Exploring Faith and Resilience (00:50:09)
6. Navalny's Faith and Resilience (01:05:59)
7. Exploring Meaning in Fragmented World (01:11:37)
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