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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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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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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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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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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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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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