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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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