https://simplecast.com Answers Patheos hosts a question and answer forum examining world religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and more. 2022 Answers by Patheos en Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:30:11 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Answers https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5aaf7ce8-98a0-41c9-886e-6af646ee92ff/0e6273f9-306c-4980-8b2a-71fb7d1e212c/3000x3000/answers-pod-logo-3000x3000-update.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers episodic Patheos hosts a question and answer forum examining world religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and more. Patheos no https://feeds.simplecast.com/C_GYlYgl buddhism, christianity, hinduism, history of religion, humanism, islam, jainism, judaism, zoroastrianism, lds, philosophy, religion, spirituality, worldviews Patheos podcast@radiantdigital.co 19cba194-a0cb-4691-8856-03248dab03bc Do Religions Still Have Arranged Marriages and Polygamy? Marriage and religion have always been related, and religions often address the spiritual and ethical components of marriage, but in many cae, marriage customs are based on cultural expectations. That means that while religious teachings may guide some of the taboos, vows, and underpinning ideas of what is expected of a man and woman in their marriage, the details come from the surrounding culture and society. Whether or not a marriage is arranged and the number of partners in a marriage are two aspects of marriage that are heavily effected by the surrounding culture and society.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Marriage and religion have always been related, and religions often address the spiritual and ethical components of marriage, but in many cae, marriage customs are based on cultural expectations. That means that while religious teachings may guide some of the taboos, vows, and underpinning ideas of what is expected of a man and woman in their marriage, the details come from the surrounding culture and society. Whether or not a marriage is arranged and the number of partners in a marriage are two aspects of marriage that are heavily effected by the surrounding culture and society.

]]> Do Religions Still Have Arranged Marriages and Polygamy? Patheos 00:08:22 Explore the historical and current practices of arranged marriages and polygamy across various religions. Understand the cultural and religious nuances that have shaped these traditions over time. Subscribe for more insights into religious customs and beliefs. Explore the historical and current practices of arranged marriages and polygamy across various religions. Understand the cultural and religious nuances that have shaped these traditions over time. Subscribe for more insights into religious customs and beliefs. marriage, culture, polygamy, arranged marriage, custom, polyandry no full 46 cfd267c0-9f09-458a-b0a0-11fb3f785013 What Do Buddhists Believe? Buddhists are as diligent about the practice of their faith as any Christian or Muslim. They also are willing to travel to spread their beliefs as missionaries. There is a strong Buddhist community spread across the globe that has organized itself into different schools and monastic traditions. Buddhism sets forth a clear set of values in the Five Precepts, gives greater meaning to life in the goals of the bodhisattva path, and views the world through both the ordinary powers found in a human’s five senses and through the extraordinary powers that Buddhists believe can be achieved through study, koans, and diligent meditation.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Buddhists are as diligent about the practice of their faith as any Christian or Muslim. They also are willing to travel to spread their beliefs as missionaries. There is a strong Buddhist community spread across the globe that has organized itself into different schools and monastic traditions. Buddhism sets forth a clear set of values in the Five Precepts, gives greater meaning to life in the goals of the bodhisattva path, and views the world through both the ordinary powers found in a human’s five senses and through the extraordinary powers that Buddhists believe can be achieved through study, koans, and diligent meditation.

]]> What Do Buddhists Believe? Patheos 00:12:15 Dive into the core beliefs of Buddhism, one of the world's major religions. Explore the foundational teachings, the significance of veneration, and the unique approach to spirituality and enlightenment in Buddhism. Subscribe for more insights into world religions. Dive into the core beliefs of Buddhism, one of the world's major religions. Explore the foundational teachings, the significance of veneration, and the unique approach to spirituality and enlightenment in Buddhism. Subscribe for more insights into world religions. gautama buddha, pure land buddhism, amitabha buddha, faith, bodhisattva, buddhist, buddhism, eightfold path, samudaya no full 45 3c216b23-bfa6-412c-868a-374a0af9a293 Do Christians Need to go to Church? Church services are meant to help Christians deepen their faith and give practical advice and encouragement on how to live out their faith each day.  Church services are intended not as a time for a group of individuals to have simultaneous devotional experiences in a room together but as a time for believers to join together in a corporate experience. Church attendance has many positive benefits for Christians, but most people understand that under certain circumstances a Christian may not be able to attend services regularly. Poor health and job demands may often interfere with a regular practice of church attendance. 

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Church services are meant to help Christians deepen their faith and give practical advice and encouragement on how to live out their faith each day.  Church services are intended not as a time for a group of individuals to have simultaneous devotional experiences in a room together but as a time for believers to join together in a corporate experience. Church attendance has many positive benefits for Christians, but most people understand that under certain circumstances a Christian may not be able to attend services regularly. Poor health and job demands may often interfere with a regular practice of church attendance. 

]]> Do Christians Need to go to Church? Patheos 00:07:48 Join us in this episode of 'Answers by Patheos' as we dive deep into the question - Do Christians need to go to church? Discover the historical context, the biblical meaning of 'church', and the modern-day implications of attending church services. Subscribe for weekly insights on major religious questions. Join us in this episode of 'Answers by Patheos' as we dive deep into the question - Do Christians need to go to church? Discover the historical context, the biblical meaning of 'church', and the modern-day implications of attending church services. Subscribe for weekly insights on major religious questions. worship service, church attendance, faith, worship, church service, church, mass, christianity no full 44 c64cb7ee-889d-4ff5-925d-ede39b93a8e6 Can Non-Muslims Go to a Mosque? Prejudices and misconceptions about Islam are common in the West, particularly since 9/11. For many non-Muslims, this religion often feels standoffish and closed to outsiders. This perception has led to the commonly held belief that non-Muslims are not allowed inside of mosques. Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about whether Muslims really do exclude non-Muslims from their houses of worship and what may be behind such exclusivity, if it does exist.

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]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Prejudices and misconceptions about Islam are common in the West, particularly since 9/11. For many non-Muslims, this religion often feels standoffish and closed to outsiders. This perception has led to the commonly held belief that non-Muslims are not allowed inside of mosques. Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about whether Muslims really do exclude non-Muslims from their houses of worship and what may be behind such exclusivity, if it does exist.

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]]> Can Non-Muslims Go to a Mosque? Patheos 00:03:35 Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about whether Muslims really do exclude non-Muslims from their houses of worship and what may be behind such exclusivity, if it does exist. Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about whether Muslims really do exclude non-Muslims from their houses of worship and what may be behind such exclusivity, if it does exist. prayer, non-muslims, monotheism, god, place of prostration, muslims, mosque, dome of the rock, worship, qur'an, allah, saudi arabia, monotheist, islam, surah no full 43 2e292512-c651-47ef-a090-8303088ae871 How Are Hinduism and Buddhism Similar? Because Buddhism is a break-off from the Hindu faith, the teachings and practices of these two traditions can seem quite similar at times. In this episode, we explore some of the similarities between these two ancient and enormous faith traditions.

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]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Because Buddhism is a break-off from the Hindu faith, the teachings and practices of these two traditions can seem quite similar at times. In this episode, we explore some of the similarities between these two ancient and enormous faith traditions.

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]]> How Are Hinduism and Buddhism Similar? Patheos 00:03:48 In this episode, we explore some of the similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism, two ancient and enormous faith traditions. In this episode, we explore some of the similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism, two ancient and enormous faith traditions. hinduism, india, temple, transmigration, karma, enlightenment, symbols, reincarnation, attachment, meditation, buddhism, religion, parallels, the buddha no full 42 ab67bd35-d6b1-4728-af69-482cc5df9fee Why Do Christians Think Jesus Needed to Be Crucified? While most Christians accept that Jesus’ death was necessary for their salvation, surprisingly, many can’t explain why it was necessary. In this episode, we will briefly examine various atonement theories and how each attempts to explain why Jesus had to die for the world to be saved.

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]]> Mon, 6 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers While most Christians accept that Jesus’ death was necessary for their salvation, surprisingly, many can’t explain why it was necessary. In this episode, we will briefly examine various atonement theories and how each attempts to explain why Jesus had to die for the world to be saved.

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]]> Why Do Christians Think Jesus Needed to Be Crucified? Patheos 00:04:07 In this episode, we will briefly examine various atonement theories and how each attempts to explain why Jesus had to die for the world to be saved. In this episode, we will briefly examine various atonement theories and how each attempts to explain why Jesus had to die for the world to be saved. scapegoat, atonement theories, jesus christ, moral influence, penal substitution, atonement of jesus christ, ransom, the passion, governmental, satisfaction, crucifixion of jesus, crucifixion, jesus, christus victor, atonement, divine experience, religion, why was jesus crucified in english, christianity, christianity no full 41 d352dda7-49d6-4435-854e-1c2727ee9307 Is "Jewish" a Race or Religion? When you hear the term “Jewish,” do you think of the religion or the ethnic group? While many people confuse “Jewish” in religion with “Jewish” in ethnic identity, this episode will help clarify whether this term refers to an ethnicity, religion, or some combination of the two.

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]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers When you hear the term “Jewish,” do you think of the religion or the ethnic group? While many people confuse “Jewish” in religion with “Jewish” in ethnic identity, this episode will help clarify whether this term refers to an ethnicity, religion, or some combination of the two.

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]]> Is "Jewish" a Race or Religion? Patheos 00:03:06 This episode will help clarify whether “Jewish” is a term that refers to an ethnicity, religion, or some combination of the two. This episode will help clarify whether “Jewish” is a term that refers to an ethnicity, religion, or some combination of the two. judaism, hebrew, hiloni, abraham, kosher, ethnicity, race, judah, ethnic group, jewish, the holy land, religion no full 40 34943987-450e-4163-a758-f4fef23a917f Is Hinduism Monotheistic or Polytheistic? Most non-Hindus simply assume that Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. However, in this episode you’ll learn that Hindu beliefs about God are much more nuanced than that, allowing for polytheism, monotheism, and even atheism.

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]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Most non-Hindus simply assume that Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. However, in this episode you’ll learn that Hindu beliefs about God are much more nuanced than that, allowing for polytheism, monotheism, and even atheism.

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]]> Is Hinduism Monotheistic or Polytheistic? Patheos 00:03:19 In this episode you’ll learn about the wide-ranging and diverse beliefs about God that are present within Hinduism. In this episode you’ll learn about the wide-ranging and diverse beliefs about God that are present within Hinduism. brahman, hinduism, atheism, monolatrism, hindu, monotheism, god, polytheism, monism, religion no full 39 b0018d8c-8dc6-496f-854c-cc55505c5604 Why Don't Muslims Eat Pork? Like Jews, Muslims are also instructed not to eat pork (as well as other foods), but many outside of that faith tradition don't understand why. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Islamic prohibition against pork and how their dietary restrictions are meant to help Muslims get closer to Allah.

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]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Like Jews, Muslims are also instructed not to eat pork (as well as other foods), but many outside of that faith tradition don't understand why. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Islamic prohibition against pork and how their dietary restrictions are meant to help Muslims get closer to Allah.

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]]> Why Don't Muslims Eat Pork? Patheos 00:03:10 Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Islamic prohibition against pork and how their dietary restrictions are meant to help Muslims get closer to Allah. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Islamic prohibition against pork and how their dietary restrictions are meant to help Muslims get closer to Allah. pig, pork, koran, dietary restrictions, haram, muslims, taboo, food, qur'an, allah, devotion, islam no full 38 8e3a4575-c491-45e7-8b71-6a67bafa9cef What Was the Thorn in Paul's Flesh? The Apostle Paul famously declared that God had given him a “thorn in the flesh” that plagued him his entire life. Theories abound as to what exactly that “thorn” was. Listen to this short episode to hear some of the most common theories about Paul's thorn and why God would plague him with something so difficult.

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]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers The Apostle Paul famously declared that God had given him a “thorn in the flesh” that plagued him his entire life. Theories abound as to what exactly that “thorn” was. Listen to this short episode to hear some of the most common theories about Paul's thorn and why God would plague him with something so difficult.

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]]> What Was the Thorn in Paul's Flesh? Patheos 00:03:16 Listen to this short episode to hear some of the most common theories about Paul's thorn and why God would plague him with something so difficult. Listen to this short episode to hear some of the most common theories about Paul's thorn and why God would plague him with something so difficult. paul, apostle paul, god, corinthians, new testament, thorn in the flesh, thorn, religion, christianity no full 37 bbcfa449-c509-4fdf-a2d5-26ec7f5d5e3c What Are the Abrahamic Religions? Many already know that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are considered Abrahamic religions because of their shared beginnings with the biblical patriarch, Abraham. Lesser known, though, is the fact that there are other faith traditions (besides these three) that are also considered Abrahamic. Listen to this episode to learn more about these lesser known religions and some of the similarities and differences between the three "major" Abrahamic faiths.

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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Many already know that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are considered Abrahamic religions because of their shared beginnings with the biblical patriarch, Abraham. Lesser known, though, is the fact that there are other faith traditions (besides these three) that are also considered Abrahamic. Listen to this episode to learn more about these lesser known religions and some of the similarities and differences between the three "major" Abrahamic faiths.

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]]> What Are the Abrahamic Religions? Patheos 00:03:21 Listen to this episode to learn more about these lesser known religions and some of the similarities and differences between the three "major" Abrahamic faiths. Listen to this episode to learn more about these lesser known religions and some of the similarities and differences between the three "major" Abrahamic faiths. are religions the same, religions of the world, religions, abrahamic religion, abrahamic religions history, what is the meaning o abrahamic religion, abrahamic religions, truth of abrahamic religions, abrahamic religions the source of evil, history of abrahamic religions, abrahamic religions (religion), truth behind abrahamic religions, what is the definition of abrahamic religion, introduction to abrahamic religions, abrahamic, are all religions the same no full 36 1106084c-6972-441a-b5bb-815426c60797 What Do the Major Religions Believe About Life After Death? Wondering about what will happen to us after we die is a universal question that transcends time, space, and culture. Because this question is so deeply human, every single faith stream attempts to address this age-old question in one way or another. Listen to this episode of Answers to learn more about the three most common approaches the major religions of the world take regarding the afterlife.

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]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Wondering about what will happen to us after we die is a universal question that transcends time, space, and culture. Because this question is so deeply human, every single faith stream attempts to address this age-old question in one way or another. Listen to this episode of Answers to learn more about the three most common approaches the major religions of the world take regarding the afterlife.

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]]> What Do the Major Religions Believe About Life After Death? Patheos 00:03:21 Listen to this episode of Answers to learn more about the three most common approaches the major religions of the world take regarding the afterlife. Listen to this episode of Answers to learn more about the three most common approaches the major religions of the world take regarding the afterlife. 10 largest religions in the world, death, is death the end, religions, what happens after death hindu in hindi, what happens after you die, life after death, top 10 largest religions in the world, satanists vs major religion, where soul goes after death, the after life, religious studies, getting over the death of a loved one, what happens after death, what is religion, major world religions, religion, near death experience, religious education, the problem with religion no full 35 735867af-9a24-475d-93df-1e1d94fd095d What Is the Oldest Religion in the World? Of the the many religions still in existence, Hinduism is traditionally understood to be the oldest. Being the world's third largest faith tradition (behind Christianity and Islam), Hinduism has gone through many stages of development over the centuries. Listen to this episode to learn more about the ancient origins of Hinduism.

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]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:43:18 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Of the the many religions still in existence, Hinduism is traditionally understood to be the oldest. Being the world's third largest faith tradition (behind Christianity and Islam), Hinduism has gone through many stages of development over the centuries. Listen to this episode to learn more about the ancient origins of Hinduism.

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]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:56:13 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Suffering is one of the few universal human experiences. Because of this, every religious tradition attempts to address humanity's long struggle to understand why suffering, pain, and evil afflict our lives. In this special extended episode, join us as we explore how different religious streams approach the theological question known as "the problem of evil."

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]]> Why Does God Allow the Innocent to Suffer? Patheos 00:10:00 In this special extended episode, join us as we explore how different religious streams approach the theological question known as "the problem of evil." In this special extended episode, join us as we explore how different religious streams approach the theological question known as "the problem of evil." judaism, hope, hinduism, suffering, paul, the problem of evil, personal choices, god, character, punishment, agency, buddha, karma, evil, purification, muslims, perseverance, guru arjan, faith, free will, discipline, love, augustine, allah, perfection of the soul, holy, submission, reincarnation, islam, jesus, righteous, theology, sikhism, buddhism, talmud, ego, repair, religion, why do the innocent suffer, christianity, duhkha, pain no full 33 d61db0dc-2986-4daf-9bdb-fa58c3a879fb The Crucifixion of Jesus: Why Did He Have to Die? The 1st century execution of Jesus of Nazareth is arguably the single most well-known historical event ever recorded. But while the facts of his death are largely unchallenged nearly two millennia later, the purpose and meaning of the death of Jesus (the central figure of the world's largest religion) is still to this day a source of much debate, discussion, and interpretation. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about Jesus Christ, his crucifixion, and the various ways Christians interpret his death at the hands of the Roman Empire.

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]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 04:45:08 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers The 1st century execution of Jesus of Nazareth is arguably the single most well-known historical event ever recorded. But while the facts of his death are largely unchallenged nearly two millennia later, the purpose and meaning of the death of Jesus (the central figure of the world's largest religion) is still to this day a source of much debate, discussion, and interpretation. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about Jesus Christ, his crucifixion, and the various ways Christians interpret his death at the hands of the Roman Empire.

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]]> The Crucifixion of Jesus: Why Did He Have to Die? Patheos 00:10:04 Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about Jesus Christ, his crucifixion, and the various ways Christians interpret his death at the hands of the Roman Empire. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about Jesus Christ, his crucifixion, and the various ways Christians interpret his death at the hands of the Roman Empire. salvation, christ, penal substitution theory, paul, pentecost, atonement theories, jesus christ, law of moses, ransom theory, christians, protestantism, peter, roman catholicism, moral influence theory, resurrection, governmental theory, temple, blasphemy, eastern orthodoxy, sanhedrin, scapegoat theory, satisfaction theory, miracles, crucifixion, church, pilate, son of god, christus victor, pharisees, divine experience theory, sin, religion, christianity, sadducees, jesus of nazareth no full 32 246e8023-dad4-4f98-a4f9-672eae2b0440 What Does It Mean to Speak in Tongues? While speaking tongues may bring to mind unsettling or unorthodox images, you may be surprised to know that this gift of the Spirit was both authorized and even encouraged in biblical times, and it is present today in more denominations than most might think. Listen to this episode to learn more about the gift of speaking in tongues, its purposes, and its popularity today.

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]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers While speaking tongues may bring to mind unsettling or unorthodox images, you may be surprised to know that this gift of the Spirit was both authorized and even encouraged in biblical times, and it is present today in more denominations than most might think. Listen to this episode to learn more about the gift of speaking in tongues, its purposes, and its popularity today.

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]]> What Does It Mean to Speak in Tongues? Patheos 00:03:07 Listen to this episode to learn more about the gift of speaking in tongues, its purposes, and its popularity today. Listen to this episode to learn more about the gift of speaking in tongues, its purposes, and its popularity today. spiritual gift of tongues, acts 2, the gift of tongues, glossolalia, gift of speaking in tongues, patheos evangelical, patheos, gift of tongues, speaking in tongues, speaking in tongues church, bible, christianity, speak in tongues no full 31 7fad2b47-90a7-47b7-95bc-2ab4a6ce0d31 Why Do the World's Main Religions Claim the Same Holy Places? So much of the decades-long conflict in the Middle East is rooted in disagreements between Jews, Muslims, and Christians about various shared holy sites. However, this well-documented situation is far from the only place on earth where important religious sites are argued about and fought over. Even more intriguing, though, is the number of sacred places around the world that are being peacefully shared by different religious streams. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about how different religious traditions engage with each other over shared holy sites.

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]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2023 21:43:45 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers So much of the decades-long conflict in the Middle East is rooted in disagreements between Jews, Muslims, and Christians about various shared holy sites. However, this well-documented situation is far from the only place on earth where important religious sites are argued about and fought over. Even more intriguing, though, is the number of sacred places around the world that are being peacefully shared by different religious streams. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about how different religious traditions engage with each other over shared holy sites.

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]]> Why Do the World's Main Religions Claim the Same Holy Places? Patheos 00:09:25 Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about how different religious traditions engage with each other over shared holy sites. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about how different religious traditions engage with each other over shared holy sites. international society of krishna consciousness, judaism, denomination, church of the holy sepulchre, hinduism, shia, japan, sunni, jerusalem, jesus christ, india, hare krishna, confucianism, sacred sites, church of jesus christ of latter day saints, sikh golden temple, jews, muslims, mosque, taoism, western wall, holy places, shinto, temple mount, islam, church, middle east conflict, pool of immortality, jainism, buddhism, religion, temples, synagogue, christianity, mormons no full 30 608390e3-0629-4946-87cf-c78044529903 Eat This, Don't Drink That: Why Religion Has Rules Every single religion has practices that confound its members and non-members alike. And there are perhaps no religious "rules" as eyebrow-raising as those having to do with food. In this special extended episode, we're explaining the basics of some of those food restrictions as well as exploring some of the historical, cultural, and theological foundations beneath these often puzzling dietary restrictions.

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]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2023 23:53:52 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Every single religion has practices that confound its members and non-members alike. And there are perhaps no religious "rules" as eyebrow-raising as those having to do with food. In this special extended episode, we're explaining the basics of some of those food restrictions as well as exploring some of the historical, cultural, and theological foundations beneath these often puzzling dietary restrictions.

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]]> Eat This, Don't Drink That: Why Religion Has Rules Patheos 00:09:07 In this special extended episode, we'll explore why certain religious traditions have specific dietary restrictions. In this special extended episode, we'll explore why certain religious traditions have specific dietary restrictions. judaism, pig, pork, diet, koran, dietary restrictions, lds, muslim, caffeine, coffee, god, christian, kosher, temple, church of jesus christ of latter day saints, alcohol, laws, qur'an, allah, hechsher, food taboo, islam, joseph smith, food rules, word of wisdom, tallit, mormons no full 29 5166b340-e617-4d6b-a314-ff6d6c616d5d What Is Lent? While Christmas may be more popular than Easter, from a theological perspective Easter is the most important Christian holiday; it is the commemoration of Christ’s glorious resurrection, upon which all Christians rely for their salvation. Lent is the sacred season leading up to Easter, the time during which many Christians seek to better their lives and increase their devotion to God. Listen to this episode to learn more about this important period in the Christian calendar.

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]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers While Christmas may be more popular than Easter, from a theological perspective Easter is the most important Christian holiday; it is the commemoration of Christ’s glorious resurrection, upon which all Christians rely for their salvation. Lent is the sacred season leading up to Easter, the time during which many Christians seek to better their lives and increase their devotion to God. Listen to this episode to learn more about this important period in the Christian calendar.

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]]> What Is Lent? Patheos 00:03:20 Listen to this episode to learn more about this important period in the Christian calendar. Listen to this episode to learn more about this important period in the Christian calendar. preparing for lent, easter, good friday, lent questions, when is lent, lent, what is lent, what is lent?, patheos, lenten season, should christians observe lent, christian holidays, truth about lent, lent and ash wednesday, is lent biblical, liturgical calendar, palm sunday, christianity, purpose of lent no full 28 fb7c9b27-2a29-4a31-b439-97c77682c4d2 Do Catholics Worship the Virgin Mary? The Virgin Mary is a central figure in the opening chapters of both Matthew's and Luke’s gospel, and early in Christian history, devotion to Mary became common in both the Eastern and the Western Christian traditions. However, many Protestant denominations today see Roman Catholic devotion to Mary as nothing short of idolatrous. In this Answers episode, we look at Mary's role in Roman Catholicism and answer the crucial question as to whether she is worshiped in the world's largest Christian denomination.

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]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers The Virgin Mary is a central figure in the opening chapters of both Matthew's and Luke’s gospel, and early in Christian history, devotion to Mary became common in both the Eastern and the Western Christian traditions. However, many Protestant denominations today see Roman Catholic devotion to Mary as nothing short of idolatrous. In this Answers episode, we look at Mary's role in Roman Catholicism and answer the crucial question as to whether she is worshiped in the world's largest Christian denomination.

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]]> Do Catholics Worship the Virgin Mary? Patheos 00:03:08 In this Answers episode, we look at Mary's role in Roman Catholicism and answer whether or not she is worshiped in the world's largest Christian denomination. In this Answers episode, we look at Mary's role in Roman Catholicism and answer whether or not she is worshiped in the world's largest Christian denomination. mary mother of jesus, systematic theology, catholicism, bible study, catholic worship, religious studies, do catholics worship statues, virgin mary, catholic central, catholic beliefs about mary, theology, second commandment, catholic, immaculate conception, catholics worship statues, catholic church no full 27 46f3df86-33cb-4488-98c6-22d90fbf34b0 Who Is Jesus in the World Religions? Though Jesus is the central figure in the Christian tradition, many do not realize that He holds a place of honor and even importance in other world religions, such as Islam. Listen to this episode to learn more about the important place Jesus holds in religions other than Christianity.

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]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:44:34 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Though Jesus is the central figure in the Christian tradition, many do not realize that He holds a place of honor and even importance in other world religions, such as Islam. Listen to this episode to learn more about the important place Jesus holds in religions other than Christianity.

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]]> Who Is Jesus in the World Religions? Patheos 00:03:14 Listen to this episode to learn more about the important place Jesus holds in religions other than Christianity. Listen to this episode to learn more about the important place Jesus holds in religions other than Christianity. who is jesus to other religions?, lord liar lunatic, koran, prophet, muslim, jesus christ, new testament, messiah, jesus is king, who is jesus outside of christianity, islam, jesus, buddhism, isa, bible, christianity no full 26 6e8c884c-4f02-4caf-abe7-2e47ab8be579 How Accurate Is Today’s Christmas Story Compared to the Biblical Accounts? The nativity story is ubiquitous during the Christmas season. It's so well-known that even non-Christians are familiar with most of the primary plot points. But when we compare the way the story is told in pageants and plays to the actual biblical accounts in Matthew in Luke, we quickly start to find differences and inaccuracies. While many already know some of these errors and fabrications, there may be more than initially thought. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about how today's nativity story compares to the biblical accounts. 

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]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:02:55 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers The nativity story is ubiquitous during the Christmas season. It's so well-known that even non-Christians are familiar with most of the primary plot points. But when we compare the way the story is told in pageants and plays to the actual biblical accounts in Matthew in Luke, we quickly start to find differences and inaccuracies. While many already know some of these errors and fabrications, there may be more than initially thought. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about how today's nativity story compares to the biblical accounts. 

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]]> How Accurate Is Today’s Christmas Story Compared to the Biblical Accounts? Patheos 00:08:11 Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about how today's nativity story compares to the biblical accounts. Listen to this special extended episode to learn more about how today's nativity story compares to the biblical accounts. christ, pageant, kings, gospel of luke, manger, innkeeper, luke, star, christmas, new testament, story, wise men, bethlehem, matthew, nativity, stable, gospel of matthew, magi, angels, jesus, december 25, joseph, birth, baby, mary, bible, christianity no full 25 1cb9728f-654f-4a99-a0ed-7eeff8fd38ec When Was Jesus Born? The date of Jesus' birth may not seem that important. However, when we think about matters of calendaring, the use of “A.D.” or “B.C.” when we speak of historic events, or even some of the most popular Christian holidays, such as Christmas, it becomes evident that this is a more important question than one might think. Listen to this short episode to learn more about what we do and don't know about when Jesus was born.

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]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:12:01 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers The date of Jesus' birth may not seem that important. However, when we think about matters of calendaring, the use of “A.D.” or “B.C.” when we speak of historic events, or even some of the most popular Christian holidays, such as Christmas, it becomes evident that this is a more important question than one might think. Listen to this short episode to learn more about what we do and don't know about when Jesus was born.

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]]> When Was Jesus Born? Patheos 00:03:13 Listen to this short episode to learn more about what we do and don't know about when Jesus was born. Listen to this short episode to learn more about what we do and don't know about when Jesus was born. gospel of luke, jesus christ, bethlehem, jesus birth, nativity, when was jesus born according to the bible, was jesus really born on december 25, patheos evangelical, patheos, nativity christmas, is christmas biblical, gospel of matthew, when was jesus born, jesus, was jesus born on december 25, history, was jesus born on christmas, jesus birthday, bible, religion, christianity, bible stories jesus birth no full 24 a0287aa7-c589-4385-b22f-e61406ca5466 Straight to Hell From the youngest of children to the eldest among us, none of us can resist the urge to wonder deeply about what will happen to us after our short lives here on Earth are over. The question itself is deeply human and has a way of penetrating time, culture, income-level, place, and way of life that very few others can. In this special extended episode in our Answers series, we're exploring what different religions believe about the afterlife and, in particular, how these different traditions conceive of the postmortal reality known as "hell," "hades," or "naraka." By listening to this episode, we hope that you will discover a newfound interest in and appreciation for both the similarities and differences within and between these great religious streams.

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]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers From the youngest of children to the eldest among us, none of us can resist the urge to wonder deeply about what will happen to us after our short lives here on Earth are over. The question itself is deeply human and has a way of penetrating time, culture, income-level, place, and way of life that very few others can. In this special extended episode in our Answers series, we're exploring what different religions believe about the afterlife and, in particular, how these different traditions conceive of the postmortal reality known as "hell," "hades," or "naraka." By listening to this episode, we hope that you will discover a newfound interest in and appreciation for both the similarities and differences within and between these great religious streams.

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]]> Straight to Hell Patheos 00:08:40 Listen to this episode to learn more about what different religions believe about the afterlife and, in particular, hell. Listen to this episode to learn more about what different religions believe about the afterlife and, in particular, hell. spirituality, judaism, death, hinduism, sheol, life after death, god, annihilationism, hell, transmigration, paradise, divine, naraka, shinto, reincarnation, islam, heaven, afterlife, sin, zoroastrianism, buddhism, hades, religion, christianity no full 23 f7b3a83e-4c3d-4358-8aef-b0e31d74ac4b Who Is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is the central figure in Christianity. Christians believe that he is the Son of God, a person who was simultaneously fully human and fully divine. But Jesus is not a figure found only in Christianity and dusty history books. He is also a revered figure in several other religions. Listen to this episode to learn more about the life of Jesus Christ.

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]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Jesus Christ is the central figure in Christianity. Christians believe that he is the Son of God, a person who was simultaneously fully human and fully divine. But Jesus is not a figure found only in Christianity and dusty history books. He is also a revered figure in several other religions. Listen to this episode to learn more about the life of Jesus Christ.

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]]> Who Is Jesus Christ? Patheos 00:03:22 Listen to this episode to learn more about the life of Jesus Christ. Listen to this episode to learn more about the life of Jesus Christ. christ, religious history, what did jesus do, jesus christ, messiah, patheos evangelical, patheos, faith, jesus of, jesus, history, who was jesus, bible, religion, educational, christianity, jesus of nazareth no full 22 4a787926-bdb2-4821-8bd7-342f9aee3435 When Was the Holy Qur’an Written? The Holy Qur’an (sometimes spelled Koran), the primary sacred text in Islam, is one of the most-read books of all time, and it is one of the most frequently shared of all sacred texts. However, few outside of Islamic tradition know the details surrounding its origins. Listen to this short episode to learn more about when the Qur’an was compiled and how it came to be.

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]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers The Holy Qur’an (sometimes spelled Koran), the primary sacred text in Islam, is one of the most-read books of all time, and it is one of the most frequently shared of all sacred texts. However, few outside of Islamic tradition know the details surrounding its origins. Listen to this short episode to learn more about when the Qur’an was compiled and how it came to be.

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]]> When Was the Holy Qur’an Written? Patheos 00:03:11 Listen to this short episode to learn more about when the Qur’an was compiled and how it came to be. Listen to this short episode to learn more about when the Qur’an was compiled and how it came to be. quran, middle east, scripture, koran, prophet, muslim, qur’an, arabic, history of the quran, hadith, muslim history, islam, muhammad, history, muhammad, islam history no full 21 d03d7f6b-9694-40ca-96e2-9f7f51c065ac What Is Zoroastrianism? Zoroastrianism is one of most eclectic pre-Christian religious traditions, at one time spanning much of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Today, however, few know about this fascinating faith. Listen to this short episode to learn more about Zoroastrianism's history and beliefs. 

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]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:15:42 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Zoroastrianism is one of most eclectic pre-Christian religious traditions, at one time spanning much of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Today, however, few know about this fascinating faith. Listen to this short episode to learn more about Zoroastrianism's history and beliefs. 

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]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers While many associate the star and crescent moon with Islam, this symbol actually originated from the Ottoman Turks, who used it on their flags. In this episode, learn more about other colors and symbols commonly associated with Islam.

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]]> What Are the Primary Symbols of Islam? Patheos 00:02:57 Listen to this short episode to learn more about the primary symbols of Islam. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the primary symbols of Islam. red crescent, color, koran, muslim, architecture, star, art, religious symbols, arabesque, symbols, green, qur'an, calligraphy, white disc, hijab, sword, islam, black, bismillah, white, religion, crescent moon no full 19 5fed0ae4-ce23-4b7e-a621-29a2113c8742 What Are the Five Pillars of Islam? The Five Pillars are mentioned in the Qur'an and are required of all Muslims. Both Sunnis and Shi'ah agree that these are the essential duties of all Muslims. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Five Pillars of Islam and what they mean to Muslims around the world.

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]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers The Five Pillars are mentioned in the Qur'an and are required of all Muslims. Both Sunnis and Shi'ah agree that these are the essential duties of all Muslims. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Five Pillars of Islam and what they mean to Muslims around the world.

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]]> What Are the Five Pillars of Islam? Patheos 00:03:17 Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Five Pillars of Islam and what they mean to Muslims. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Five Pillars of Islam and what they mean to Muslims. quran, pillars of islam, muslim, 5 pillars of islam, five pillars of islam, patheos, teachings, faith, islam, religion, educational, patheos islam no full 18 87259163-c86d-403a-b92e-72fdddcddfe7 What Is Buddhism? Buddhism is the fourth largest of the world’s major religions with an estimated 488 to 535 million practitioners worldwide. If you’re like most, you might associate Buddhism with vague notions of spirituality and the practices of meditation and yoga. But what’s it all about, really? Listen to this short episode to learn more about the fundamentals of this ancient religious tradition.

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]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Buddhism is the fourth largest of the world’s major religions with an estimated 488 to 535 million practitioners worldwide. If you’re like most, you might associate Buddhism with vague notions of spirituality and the practices of meditation and yoga. But what’s it all about, really? Listen to this short episode to learn more about the fundamentals of this ancient religious tradition.

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]]> What Is Buddhism? Patheos 00:02:44 Listen to this short episode to learn more about the fundamentals of Buddhism, the fourth largest religion in the world. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the fundamentals of Buddhism, the fourth largest religion in the world. basic beliefs, four noble truths, is buddhism a religion, patheos buddhism, what is buddhism, tibetan buddhism, buddhism explained, buddha, buddhism for beginners, enlightenment, patheos, faith, buddhism, secular buddhism, theravada buddhism, religion, educational, buddhism 101, intro to buddhism, buddhist temple no full 17 aaff6570-98a8-47b0-af72-c8c55be5d62c Who Is the Founder of Hinduism? For hundreds of years, people have searched for some evidence of the founder of Hinduism. But does one exist? Listen to this episode to learn more about Hinduism's origins.

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]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers For hundreds of years, people have searched for some evidence of the founder of Hinduism. But does one exist? Listen to this episode to learn more about Hinduism's origins.

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]]> Who Is the Founder of Hinduism? Patheos 00:03:42 Listen to this episode to learn more about Hinduism's origins. Listen to this episode to learn more about Hinduism's origins. hinduism, founder of hinduism, scriptures of hinduism, buddhism vs hinduism, religious history, hindu, sacred texts, india, the hindu, what is hinduism, advaita, patheos, who founded hinduism, faith, vedic culture, religion, educational, hinduism is a way of life no full 16 dda6ecbd-9c72-4623-9942-d8b24756cf82 Why Is There a Hell? The concept of hell has captivated the minds of believers and put the proverbial “fear of God” into the hearts of the “unrighteous” for millennia. While some form of post-mortal punishment exists as a doctrine in most world religions, not all believe the same thing about hell, its nature, or even how long the “damned” might dwell there. Listen to this episode to learn more about how various religions understand the concept of “hell.”

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]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers The concept of hell has captivated the minds of believers and put the proverbial “fear of God” into the hearts of the “unrighteous” for millennia. While some form of post-mortal punishment exists as a doctrine in most world religions, not all believe the same thing about hell, its nature, or even how long the “damned” might dwell there. Listen to this episode to learn more about how various religions understand the concept of “hell.”

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]]> Why Is There a Hell? Patheos 00:03:01 Listen to this episode to learn more about how various religions understand the concept of “hell.” Listen to this episode to learn more about how various religions understand the concept of “hell.” eternal punishment, valley of hinnom, hell in the bible, sheol, ect, what does the bible say about hell, eternal judgments, catholicism, hell, patheos evangelical, theodicy, patheos, eternal concious torment, is hell eternal, faith, patheos catholic, christian universalism, purgatory, hell explained, eternal judgment, eternal torment, gehenna, what is hell, religion, christianity no full 15 dd19259e-d97c-43d3-bf87-bd342bcb4c5e Does Halloween Have Christian Origins? Halloween is one of the most recognized and celebrated holidays. While we often do not think about its origins and connotations, religion actually is at the heart of Halloween. However, it may not be the religion you’re thinking of. To learn more about the origins of Halloween and its surprising Christian connections, listen to this short episode.

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]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Halloween is one of the most recognized and celebrated holidays. While we often do not think about its origins and connotations, religion actually is at the heart of Halloween. However, it may not be the religion you’re thinking of. To learn more about the origins of Halloween and its surprising Christian connections, listen to this short episode.

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]]> Does Halloween Have Christian Origins? Patheos 00:03:53 To learn more about the origins of Halloween and its surprising Christian connections, listen to this short episode. To learn more about the origins of Halloween and its surprising Christian connections, listen to this short episode. druids, religious history, answers, religious calendar, all hollows eve, all souls day, holidays, christian, holiday, halloween history, is halloween pagan, jack, samhain day, all saints day, education, halloween traditions, hallow's eve, religion, halloween, christianity, hollows eve no full 14 4eb5f769-4194-42f1-a168-d5247ded7de0 What Is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur is the most solemn and sacred day of the Jewish calendar cycle. As a time of repentance and reconciliation, practicing Jews see this holiday as an invitation to reconnect with God and with others whom they may have hurt or offended during the year. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about how this holiday is celebrated and what it means for the Jewish people.

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]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Yom Kippur is the most solemn and sacred day of the Jewish calendar cycle. As a time of repentance and reconciliation, practicing Jews see this holiday as an invitation to reconnect with God and with others whom they may have hurt or offended during the year. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about how this holiday is celebrated and what it means for the Jewish people.

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]]> What Is Yom Kippur? Patheos 00:03:14 Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about how this holiday is celebrated and what it means for the Jewish people. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about how this holiday is celebrated and what it means for the Jewish people. judaism, feasts, yom kippur day of atonement, leviticus 16, sacrifice, yom kippur, jewish people, reform judaism, jewish spirituality, yom kippur the day of atonement, holy day, day of atonement jerusalem, forgiveness, jewish holidays, torah, jewish culture, jewish day of atonement, leviticus 23, jewish, atonement, yom kippur fast, high holy days, religion, jewish history no full 13 a1b322d3-d4e8-4de5-ba68-6b4c678e1270 What Is the Book of Mormon? Millions of people read from the Book of Mormon on a daily basis. But what exactly is that book? What is its relationship to the Bible? And why do members of various Christian “restoration” traditions perceive it as scripture? Listen to this episode to learn more about the Book of Mormon, its origins, and use.

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]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Millions of people read from the Book of Mormon on a daily basis. But what exactly is that book? What is its relationship to the Bible? And why do members of various Christian “restoration” traditions perceive it as scripture? Listen to this episode to learn more about the Book of Mormon, its origins, and use.

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]]> What Is the Book of Mormon? Patheos 00:03:18 Listen to this episode to learn more about the Book of Mormon, its origins, and use. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Book of Mormon, its origins, and use. moroni, book of mormon, the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, lds, scriptural texts, jesus christ, doctrines and covenants, mormon, patheos, latter-day saints, what is the book of mormon?, golden plates, joseph smith, pearl of great price no full 12 e69ac964-e5bc-4d01-86a6-c24bb673a051 What Is Karma? Karma is a word most of us are familiar with, but its roots are much deeper than you might suspect. Three religions, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, all have nuanced views of karma that make it difficult to create a universal definition, but they all share the idea that one’s actions have real consequences that can be good or bad. 

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]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Karma is a word most of us are familiar with, but its roots are much deeper than you might suspect. Three religions, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, all have nuanced views of karma that make it difficult to create a universal definition, but they all share the idea that one’s actions have real consequences that can be good or bad. 

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]]> What Is Karma? Patheos 00:03:17 Listen to this short episode to learn more about the concept of karma and how it is understood and explained by different religious traditions. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the concept of karma and how it is understood and explained by different religious traditions. spirituality, hinduism, moksha, actions, cause and effect, choices, karma matter, transmigration, enlightenment, deeds, reincarnation, jainism, buddhism, dharma, religion no full 11 92950002-a7dd-4b28-bba9-a50c9808f116 What Is a Hijab and Why Is It Worn? Have you ever wondered why so many Muslim women cover their heads? Is this a requirement? A personal choice? An act of oppression? Listen to this short episode to learn more about Islam, the wearing of hijab, and what covering one’s head means to practitioners of Islam, the world’s second-largest religion.

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]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Have you ever wondered why so many Muslim women cover their heads? Is this a requirement? A personal choice? An act of oppression? Listen to this short episode to learn more about Islam, the wearing of hijab, and what covering one’s head means to practitioners of Islam, the world’s second-largest religion.

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]]> What Is a Hijab and Why Is It Worn? Patheos 00:03:13 Listen to this short episode to learn more about Islam, the wearing of hijab, and what covering one’s head means to practitioners of Islam. Listen to this short episode to learn more about Islam, the wearing of hijab, and what covering one’s head means to practitioners of Islam. curtain, head, head scarf, muslim, modesty, arabic, muslim girl, identity, patheos, faith, qur'an, hijab, islamic, islam, religion, patheos islam, muslim women no full 10 70938399-e0f5-491a-889b-9ad98008eaa4 What Are the Names of God? Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” Well, when it comes to God, names are very important, and they tell us a great deal about the deity being worshiped. Listen to this short episode to learn more about what various religions call their primary deity or deities, why they use those specific names and titles for the divine, and what those names imply about the deity being worshiped. 

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]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” Well, when it comes to God, names are very important, and they tell us a great deal about the deity being worshiped. Listen to this short episode to learn more about what various religions call their primary deity or deities, why they use those specific names and titles for the divine, and what those names imply about the deity being worshiped. 

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]]> What Are the Names of God? Patheos 00:03:22 Listen to this short episode to learn more about what various religions call their primary deity or deities, why they use those names and titles, and what those names imply. Listen to this short episode to learn more about what various religions call their primary deity or deities, why they use those names and titles, and what those names imply. titles, names of god video, praying the names of god, the divine, deities, hebrew names of god, names of god, names of god in the bible, muslim names for god, deity no full 9 dd8a2368-d5f7-46fa-9f6a-2df3395c914f What Is Humanism? As organized religion loses its “market share” among traditionally religious societies, Humanism is on the rise and is one of the fastest growing movements and life philosophies in the world today. While many who consider themselves “religious” are largely unfamiliar with the origins, history, and beliefs of the movement often called Secular Humanism, the growth of this philosophy is such that all should seek to better understand its core characteristics. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Humanist movement and its approach to life and religiosity.

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]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers As organized religion loses its “market share” among traditionally religious societies, Humanism is on the rise and is one of the fastest growing movements and life philosophies in the world today. While many who consider themselves “religious” are largely unfamiliar with the origins, history, and beliefs of the movement often called Secular Humanism, the growth of this philosophy is such that all should seek to better understand its core characteristics. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Humanist movement and its approach to life and religiosity.

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]]> What Is Humanism? Patheos 00:03:17 Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Humanist movement and its approach to life and religiosity. Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Humanist movement and its approach to life and religiosity. science and spirituality, answers, secular worldview, freethinker, secular humanist, humanism, christian humanism, secularism, human, what is secular humanism, education, philosophy, religion, secular humanism no full 8 6619ea73-0904-496b-b408-09a14ba11fbd What Is Excommunication? While “excommunication” might feel like a relic of the Catholic Inquisition, in actuality, most major religious traditions have always had some means of removing the heretical or extremely unrighteous from full-fellowship, whether that process was called “excommunication,” “disfellowshipping,” “membership withdrawal,” or something else. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit about which traditions excommunicate, why they do so, and how common the practice is today.

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]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers While “excommunication” might feel like a relic of the Catholic Inquisition, in actuality, most major religious traditions have always had some means of removing the heretical or extremely unrighteous from full-fellowship, whether that process was called “excommunication,” “disfellowshipping,” “membership withdrawal,” or something else. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit about which traditions excommunicate, why they do so, and how common the practice is today.

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]]> What Is Excommunication? Patheos 00:03:20 Listen to this short episode to learn a bit about which religious traditions excommunicate, why they do so, and how common the practice is today. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit about which religious traditions excommunicate, why they do so, and how common the practice is today. no full 7 3fde5dc9-59bc-4cd3-90e3-140ccbde0ca5 What Are the Major Sins According to Islam? Nearly every organized religion acknowledges the existence of "sin" and the spiritual ramifications of engaging in behaviors deemed inappropriate by their specific religious tradition. Islam is no different. While Islamic holy texts are replete with declarations of God's grace and the reality that salvation is only had through the grace of Allah, nevertheless, Islam too acknowledges that certain behaviors are, by definition, "sinful." 

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]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Nearly every organized religion acknowledges the existence of "sin" and the spiritual ramifications of engaging in behaviors deemed inappropriate by their specific religious tradition. Islam is no different. While Islamic holy texts are replete with declarations of God's grace and the reality that salvation is only had through the grace of Allah, nevertheless, Islam too acknowledges that certain behaviors are, by definition, "sinful." 

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]]> What Are the Major Sins According to Islam? Patheos 00:03:16 Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about which actions and behaviors Muslims most actively seek to avoid. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about which actions and behaviors Muslims most actively seek to avoid. quran, religions, shirk, koran, answers, niyyah, muslim, sins, hadith, patheos, idolatry, taqwa, islamic, islam, education, religion, 5 pillars no full 6 5b201519-deb2-4494-a18e-93c32ccbc060 What Is Baptism? Baptism is a well-known Christian ordinance. However, less known are its pre-Christian origins. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about baptism, its symbolism, meaning, and history. 

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]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers Baptism is a well-known Christian ordinance. However, less known are its pre-Christian origins. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about baptism, its symbolism, meaning, and history. 

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]]> What Is Baptism? Patheos 00:03:21 Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about baptism, its symbolism, meaning, and history. Listen to this short episode to learn a bit more about baptism, its symbolism, meaning, and history. jesus christ, sacrament, john the baptist, immersion, baptism, sprinkling, christianity, infant baptism no full 5 0a1a6a7d-e162-4c99-a37f-f005b37c23dc What Religions Practice Polygamy? For most people in the West, polygamy seems like an immoral practice, particularly in our enlightened age. However, most would be surprised at how common and legal the practice is today. Listen to this short episode to learn which religions don't practice polygamy, which religions actually do allow it, and the amazingly high number of countries where it is still legal.

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]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers For most people in the West, polygamy seems like an immoral practice, particularly in our enlightened age. However, most would be surprised at how common and legal the practice is today. Listen to this short episode to learn which religions don't practice polygamy, which religions actually do allow it, and the amazingly high number of countries where it is still legal.

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]]> What Religions Practice Polygamy? Patheos 00:03:22 Listen to this short episode to learn more about how the different major religions of the world approach the issue of polygamy. Listen to this short episode to learn more about how the different major religions of the world approach the issue of polygamy. polygamy, is polygamy wrong, bigamy, polygamists, polygamy (religious practice), honest answers, mormon polygamy, mormons explained, bible polygamy, theology, what mormons believe, lds beliefs, lds polygamy, polygamy explained, polyandry, plural wives no full 4 8ebda11d-66fe-4fea-8f7e-e3b795b5518f Which Christian Denominations Believe in Salvation by Works? One of the major tensions between Protestantism and other streams of Christianity (like Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy) is the degree to which the sacramental life is “necessary” for salvation. Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about how different Christian streams view the importance and role of the sacramental life in salvation.

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]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers One of the major tensions between Protestantism and other streams of Christianity (like Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy) is the degree to which the sacramental life is “necessary” for salvation. Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about how different Christian streams view the importance and role of the sacramental life in salvation.

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]]> Which Christian Denominations Believe in Salvation by Works? Patheos 00:03:27 Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about how different Christian streams view the importance and role of the sacramental life in salvation. Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about how different Christian streams view the importance and role of the sacramental life in salvation. salvation, answers, salvation by works, protestantism, catholicism, eastern orthodoxy, patheos, christianity no full 3 10aeea6d-0558-4306-ad1a-31c9c357aa18 What Makes Something Kosher? When we hear the word “kosher,” many will think of the fact that practicing Jews don’t eat pork. However, the “Law of Kashrut” (or kosher law) extends to much more than pork, and even beyond what foods are “fit” or “unfit” to eat. Listen to this short episode to learn more about what it means for something to be “kosher.” 

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]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers When we hear the word “kosher,” many will think of the fact that practicing Jews don’t eat pork. However, the “Law of Kashrut” (or kosher law) extends to much more than pork, and even beyond what foods are “fit” or “unfit” to eat. Listen to this short episode to learn more about what it means for something to be “kosher.” 

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]]> What Makes Something Kosher? Patheos 00:03:31 Listen to this short episode to learn more about what it means for something to be “kosher.” Listen to this short episode to learn more about what it means for something to be “kosher.” judaism, hebrew bible, kosher, law, jewish no full 2 3c7a7d2b-f80f-4f1c-b060-fb59fbba94bf Why Are There So Many Translations of the Bible? With more than 450 English language translations of the Bible, you might wonder which is the best one to read. And if their translations were done properly, why in the world are there 450 of them? Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about why the Bible has been translated and retranslated so many times.

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]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@radiantdigital.co (Patheos) https://www.patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/answers With more than 450 English language translations of the Bible, you might wonder which is the best one to read. And if their translations were done properly, why in the world are there 450 of them? Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about why the Bible has been translated and retranslated so many times.

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]]> Why Are There So Many Translations of the Bible? Patheos 00:03:33 Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about why the Bible has been translated and retranslated so many times. Listen to this episode to learn a bit more about why the Bible has been translated and retranslated so many times. new testament, old testament, paraphrase, bible, translations no full 1