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Uploaded 04-04-25

Andrew Henry sits down with John Green to talk about religion.



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Uploaded 27-08-19

As religiously unaffiliated people become a larger and larger portion of the US population, scholars are noticing a rise in atheist/humanist/agnostic gatherings that mirror some of the characteristics of Christian churches (i.e. meeting on Sundays, participating in collective rituals such as singing). What can we learn about these gatherings? Can we call this a godless form of religiosity?

Full interviews:
Anthony Pinn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRdcfrFEBc&feature=youtu.be
Houston Oasis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4OrJ6SIrEY&feature=youtu.be

This video was supported, in part, by Sacred Writes: Public Scholarship on Religion, funded by the Henry R. Luce Foundation and hosted by Northeastern University. They paid for my travel to Rice University.

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Source on the US population of Nones: https://religionnews.com/2019/03/21/nones-now-as-big-as-evangelicals-catholics-in-the-us/



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Uploaded 16-01-20

The motto of the United States is: "In God We Trust." But the motto is a relatively recent invention, dating back to the 1950s. Why did the U.S. institute this motto, and what does it tell us about American identity and religion?

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Sources:
Truman's speech: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/speech-explaining-the-communist-threat/

McCarthy's "Enemies from Within" speech: http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6456/

Graham sermon on Communism: https://www2.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/docs/bg-charlotte/0927.html



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Live Webinar: "What Did Jesus Wear? A deep dive into ancient Jewish dress with ancient clothing expert Dr. Katie Turner. Register here: https://www.religiondepartment.com/jesus-wear

Uploaded 09-07-25

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Dr. Tom Schmidt joins me to discuss his new book arguing that the famous Testimonium Flavianum, Josephus’ passage about Jesus, is authentic. We explore how ancient Christians read the text, new stylometric evidence, and what Josephus knew about Jesus.



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The development of the New Testament canon was fraught with debates. But it is hard to imagine why the formation of a canon caused so much controversy. Looking at modern fandoms, we can catch a glimpse at what is at stake when you institute a canon of authoritative sources.

Uploaded 20-02-18

This video is adapted from an old blogpost that I published in 2013: http://religionforbreakfast.com/2013/12/29/how-early-christian-canon-resembles-star-wars-fandom/

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Bibliography:
David Brakke, "Canon Formation and Social Conflict in Fourth-Century Egypt: Athanasius of Alexandria's Thirty-Ninth Festal Letter," The Harvard Theological Review, Vol. 87, No. 4, 395-419.

Krista Dalton, "Using Harry Potter to Construct a Canon," Ancient Jew Review, http://www.ancientjewreview.com/articles/2017/7/31/using-harry-potter-to-construct-a-canon

Credits:
Hyperspace jump from CNCcamon1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5W3afhgOlY

Music by Kevin MacLeod: www.incompetech.com



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Uploaded 19-09-25

From Fatima to Lourdes to Medjugorje, people across centuries have reported seeing the Virgin Mary appear out of nowhere. This video explores the history, mystery, and meaning of Marian apparitions.

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Uploaded 12-01-23

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In this video, we explore the Proto-Indo-European Sky Father. A deity revered by many cultures throughout history. From the Greek Zeus to the Roman Jupiter, the Sky Father god represented the celestial day-lit sky. Hosted by Dr. Andrew M. Henry.

Bibliography:
David Anthony, "The Horse, the Wheel, and Language," 2007.
Ranko Matasovic, "A Reader in Comparative Indo-European Religion," 2018.
Mallory and Adams, "The Oxford Introduction to Proto-Indo-European and the Proto-Indo-European World," 2006.
West, Indo-European Poetry and Myth, Oxford Press, 2007.



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You've heard the term "cult" before. It conjures images of authoritarian leaders and sheep-like followers. Many people claim that some religious groups are not religions at all...but rather..."cults." But is there any real difference between a "cult" and a "religion?"

Uploaded 17-08-17

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Here are some articles to get you started for further research:
https://aeon.co/essays/theres-no-sharp-distinction-between-cult-and-regular-religion

http://religiondispatches.org/culting-from-waco-to-fundamentalist-mormons/

https://storify.com/s0s0str1s/not-a-believe-r

http://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=30774



Photo Attributions:

Artemis of Ephesus: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Artemis_of_Ephesus_MAN_Napoli_Inv6278.jpg

Japan mormon temple: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Sapporo_Japan_Temple#/media/File:Sapporo_LDS_Temple_1.jpg

Brazil mormon temple: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Campinas_Brazil_Temple#/media/File:Templo_M%C3%B3rmon_-_panoramio_(4).jpg

Spanish mormon temple: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Madrid_Spain_Temple#/media/File:000079_-_Madrid_(2287529869).jpg

Church of St. Symeon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Saint_Simeon_Stylites#/media/File:Church_of_Saint_Simeon_Stylites_17.jpg

Hasidic family: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hasidic_Family_Scene_-_Borough_Park_-_Hasidic_District_-_Brooklyn_-_New_York.jpg

Amish family: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Amish#/media/File:Amish_-_On_the_way_to_school_by_Gadjoboy-crop.jpg

Amish buggy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish#/media/File:Lancaster_County_Amish_03.jpg


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Uploaded 19-04-24

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Uploaded 15-04-26

Did Arabs believe in Allah before Islam? Ancient inscriptions, poetry, and the Qur’an suggest a surprising answer. Explore the evidence for a pre-Islamic creator god known as Allah.

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00:00 Polytheists Believe in Allah?
2:39 What does Allah Mean?
6:55 Who was Pre-Islamic Allah?
13:51 Pre-Islamic Arabic Poetry
16:22 Mushrikin: Pagan Monotheists?
22:01 The Religion Department



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