Can You Believe in God Without Religion? | OpenHaus EP 3 with Lee Chee Tong, Taoist Priest

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Fresh out of university, Chee Tong is one spirited individual with knowledge far beyond his years. At the tender age of 24, he's been officially ordained as a Taoist priest by Quan Zhen Cultural Society. However, don't let his youth deceive you; his journey through the realms of religion has been marked by numerous twists and turns. Join us as we delve into his discovery of spirituality and divinity, and gain insight into his perspectives on the faith (or lack thereof) of Gen Zs in Singapore.

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Who is Chee Tong?
00:20 - CheeTong's Religious Background
01:12 - Introduction to Taoism
01:51 - Journey Into Dao
02:47 - The Appeal of Taoism
03:42 - Is God & Religion The Same Thing?
04:45 - About Religious Organizations
05:15 - Experience With Atheism & Christianity
06:28 - Is Taoism a Religion?
06:50 - Why Go Into Priesthood at 24?
07:52 - A Priest's Work
09:21 - Gen Z's Lack of Faith
11:54 - What's The Meaning of Spirituality?
12:38 - Is Taoism For Everyone?
14:08 - How Did You Deal With Your Struggles?
14:48 - I'm Religious, So Why Do Bad Things Happen?
16:43 - Common Misconceptions About Priests
18:03 - How Do We Start Understanding Religion & God?
19:15 - Sharing Taoism On TikTok
20:05 - The Significance of Burning Joss Paper
21:18 - What He Loves About Taoism
22:30 - Dealing With Doubts
24:05 - His Parents' Reaction To His Religion
25:40 - Can The Young Generation Explore Other Faiths?
27:20 - Do Priests Go To Heaven?
28:48 - Social Work & Priesthood
29:34 - Hungry Ghost Festival in Taoism
31:47 - H3ll in Taoism
33:23 - What Are Wandering Spirits?
33:50 - Taoism's Three Souls
35:18 - Superstitions About Hungry Ghost Festival From A Priest's POV
37:01 - How Do You Know If Something 'Strange' Has Happened?
37:43 - Advice For Pursuing Religion & Spirituality
38:45 - Outro