Wrestling with Faith

Krista Tippett and Paul Elie explore how Flannery O'Connor, Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton, and Walker Percy all grappled with unbelief and its role in their pursuit of faith. They discuss the cultural and personal influences that shaped their experiences, highlighting the significance of unbelief as a starting point and testing ground for their religious convictions. The chapter also delves into Walker Percy's exploration of the animating religious question of death.