The Link Between Politics and Religion | Jerry Pcolar | TEDxUNCAsheville

Things we think are totally non-religious actually carry deep spiritual significance. There are many examples of this, like politics, sports, and fashion. This talk uses the example of Objectivism, the post-modern philosophy of Ayn Rand, to show that secular philosophy carries deep—almost religious meaning. Jerry Pcolar is a student of philosophy and religion at the University of North Carolina Asheville. He focuses on why people believe the things they do, and how their beliefs link together to form a meaningful whole. Jerry’s research focuses on trying to understand religious experiences from the perspective of the devotee with as little interference from academic method as possible. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx