Why religion matters the fate of the human spirit in an age of disbelief paperback illustrated june 27 2006 by huston smith author 39 out of 5 stars 59 ratings. With why religion matters huston smith a lifelong eminent scholar of religion issues a manifesto for the continuing relevance of traditional religious beliefs arguing that the broad outlines of traditional religious worldviews are superior to the worldview of scientism which has become modernitys reigning dogma. Why religion matters the fate of the human spirit in an age of disbelief huston smith is widely regarded as the most eloquent and accessible contemporary authority on the history of religions he has taught at washington university mit syracuse university and the university of california. Why religion matters the fate of the human spirit in an age of disbelief books amazonca skip to main contentca hello sign in account lists account returns orders try prime cart all go search hello select your address . Although the language of why religion matters the fate of the human spirit in an age of disbelief harper sanfrancisco is often genteel acid seeps out between the lines smith is fed up with a mainstream culture that he says has written science a blank check to explain the universe and relegated religion to the sidelines