Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious - Ross Douthat

On May 7, 2026, Fieldstead and Company welcomed New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat. In keeping with the subject matter of his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, which examines faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in modern life, Douthat spoke about the condition of religion and religious trends in the United States.

Following the lecture, Douthat invited believers, skeptics, and seekers into a discussion about religion, reason, morality, and transcendence. He presented faith not as a rejection of reason, but as a response to enduring questions about human existence and the nature of reality. Known for his writing on politics, culture, and religion, Douthat offered a thoughtful discussion on the place of religious belief in contemporary public and personal life.