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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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