God Forbid

By ABC AustraliaSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Philosophy

God Forbid episodes

October 26, 2019 Why sacred texts matter (even if you don't believe)
Bronze-age fantasies to some; words of God for others. But for better or worse, sacred texts have an undeniable influence on all our lives. James Carleton is joined by a Coptic Christian, a Muslim and a Sikh to explore how each reads and lives out their scriptures.
55 min
October 26, 2019 Why sacred texts matter (even if you don't believe)
Bronze-age fantasies to some; words of God for others. But for better or worse, sacred texts have an undeniable influence on all our lives. James Carleton is joined by a Coptic Christian, a Muslim and a Sikh to explore how each reads and lives out their scriptures.
55 min
October 19, 2019 How your diet reveals what you believe
Food. It's more than just calories — it forms the very basis of our culture and community. The God Forbid panel discusses everything from fasting to feasting, chickpeas to cannibalism.
54 min
October 19, 2019 How your diet reveals what you believe
Food. It's more than just calories — it forms the very basis of our culture and community. The God Forbid panel discusses everything from fasting to feasting, chickpeas to cannibalism.
54 min
October 12, 2019 Islam and the West — who controls the story?
It's been 18 years, but 9/11 is still affecting the lives of Muslims in the West. This week's God Forbid panel has a spirited discussion about sharia law, political Islam and Western colonialism in the Middle East.
55 min
October 12, 2019 Islam and the West — who controls the story?
It's been 18 years, but 9/11 is still affecting the lives of Muslims in the West. This week's God Forbid panel has a spirited discussion about sharia law, political Islam and Western colonialism in the Middle East.
55 min
October 05, 2019 How faith helps (and harms) mental health
Modern psychology draws from the wisdom of religious tradition in the form of meditation and mindfulness, but is the Buddhist concept of 'no self' at odds with exploring who you are? During Mental Health Week, the God Forbid panel examines the complex intersection between psychology and spirituality.
54 min
October 05, 2019 How faith helps (and harms) mental health
Modern psychology draws from the wisdom of religious tradition in the form of meditation and mindfulness, but is the Buddhist concept of 'no self' at odds with exploring who you are? During Mental Health Week, the God Forbid panel examines the complex intersection between psychology and spirituality.
54 min
September 28, 2019 Confucianism's Chinese comeback
During the Cultural Revolution, Confucianism was seen as obsolete. Now as the People's Republic of China turns 70, Confucianism is resurgent and it's all thanks to the Chinese Government. It means other faith traditions are under pressure to be patriotic, or face state sanction.
55 min
September 28, 2019 Confucianism's Chinese comeback
During the Cultural Revolution, Confucianism was seen as obsolete. Now as the People's Republic of China turns 70, Confucianism is resurgent and it's all thanks to the Chinese Government. It means other faith traditions are under pressure to be patriotic, or face state sanction.
55 min

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Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.