What does it mean to be a chosen people? How does religion help us find meaning during times of suffering? And how do religious beliefs contribute to global social stratification? This week, we examine personal experiences and various perspectives on religion and the human experience.

Euphonium

UNICEF - Child Mortality

Gates Foundation

Theodicy

The Neurological Origins of Religious Belief

UToronto Press - Is God a Racist?

NPR - Rep. Omar’s Comments

Twelve Rules for Life

Kanye West - Ultralight Beam

Kanye West - Jesus Walks

The Thermals - The Body, The Blood, The Machine

Music credits: Joe Arroyo.