ReligionForBreakfast
ReligionForBreakfast is an educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. It aims to improve public religious literacy by exploring beliefs and rituals through anthropological, sociological, and archaeological perspectives. The show does not endorse any particular religious tradition. The host, Dr. Andrew M. Henry, is a scholar of religious studies focusing on early Christianity and late Roman religion, with a PhD from Boston University.
Episodes
The Siege of Masada: What Really Happened?
Masada is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Israel. It is best known from a dramatic episode described by Josephus in his account The Jewish War when the Judean rebels in the First Jewish Revolt made an epic last stand against the Tenth Roman Legion. But what really happened at Masada? And does the archaeological record support Josephus' account?Uploaded 08-08-18www.patreon.com/religi
How Did the New Testament Form?
Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastMy twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmarkhenryMy facebook: https://www.facebook.com/religionforb...Blog: http://religionforbreakfast.com/Uploaded 12-11-14Royalty-free Music by Kevin MacLeod: incompetech.comAll images are in public domain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Where Did Ancient Christians Meet?
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The Most Misunderstood Parable of Jesus
Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfast.Uploaded 23-05-24The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most famous parables of Jesus. But people have been misinterpreting it for centuries. Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time
Does Humanity Still Believe in Magic?
As far as science and technology goes, the 21st century is an exciting time to be alive. We are curing more and more diseases. We are developing better and better space travel. Some see these advances as evidence that religion and magic are losing their influence on society. Magic especially has been viewed as a debunked "proto-science" with little credibility in modernity. But sociological data s
"Orthodoxy" versus "Heresy" in Ancient Christianity
You might have heard about the bunches of heresies that popped up in the early centuries of Christianity. But historians don't generally like using the term "heresy" to describe these groups. Is there a more historically neutral way to describe them?Uploaded 01-12-15Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.religionforbrea
The Infancy Gospel of Thomas Explained
Stories about Jesus' birth are famous. But what about stories about Jesus' childhood? One early Christian text, the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, invents some pretty crazy stories about the schoolboy Jesus. But what did this text mean for an ancient audience?Uploaded 07-12-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.r
Using Computer Models to Study Religion? (feat. Dr. Connor Wood)
How can computer models help in the academic study of religion? Today I sit down with Dr. Connor Wood with the Institute for the Bio-Cultural Study of Religion to find out. Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod, www.incompetech.comUploaded 12-04-16Links to this rese
Sikhs and Muslims: Bullied at US Schools?
Religious bullying is a common occurrence at schools in the US. What are some examples, and what can we do about it?Uploaded 16-08-16Special thanks to Alice Chan for collaboration on this video. Check out her resource page at: https://alicechan.org/rb/Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakf
What was the REAL Name of Jesus? (feat. Dr. Benjamin Suchard)
The first 100 people to use code religionforbreakfast at the link below will get 20% off of Incogni: https://incogni.com/religionforbreakfast Uploaded 29-09-22Special thanks to Dr. Benjamin Suchard for his invaluable insights and expertise in consulting on this episode.What was the actual name of Jesus? Many people know that Jesus's actual Aramaic name was something like: Yeshua. But that is only
The Easter Bunny Is Not Pagan
Watch my interview with John Green on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-john-green-on-religion?ref=religionforbreakfastGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 21-03-25Is the Easter Bunny pagan? Probably not. It seems to have been invented by German-speaking Protestants sometime in the 1600s.Bibliography:Ste
QandA #2: Answering Your Comments!
Answering your questions! Feel free to tweet at me @andrewmarkhenry or leave comments below if you have more questions!Uploaded 14-02-17Thanks for getting us past the $100 goal on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Who Are the Samaritans?
Go to https://nordvpn.com/rfb or use code rfb to get a 2-year plan plus a bonus gift with a huge discount.Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Uploaded 24-06-21Executive Producers: Daniel Cuevas, Dorian McCann, MaritzaProducer: Frederick Joseph AdamsWriter: Matthew ChalmersEditor: Mark HenryBibliography:Special issue of the journal religions, open access: Religions | Special Issue : Explori
The 3 Wise Men: Ancient Magicians?
"Wise men" or "Magi?" What did this mean for the inhabitants of the ancient Mediterranean?Uploaded 24-12-15Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAnimation: EC Henry http://echenry.com/Graphic Design: Chris Maghintay http://www.chrismaghintay.com/Music: Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com/Sources and Media Attributions Below!Full
Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?
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The Third Book of Enoch Explained
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Is Religion the Opium of the People?
Karl Marx famously said, "Religion is the opium of the people." But what did he mean by this?Uploaded 26-04-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod. www.incompetech.comSpecial Thanks to Our Patreon Supporters!:Brian B.John M.Alex B.Cain D.MannyMark H.Dan D.Photo Att
Mandaeism: The Last Gnostic Religion?
All footage of Mandaeans used under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license and is attributed to the University of Exeter "Worlds of Mandaean Priests" project: http://mandaeanpriests.exeter.ac.uk/the-mandaeansUploaded 25-11-20Join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastJoin my 15-person online seminars here: https://www
Manifesting: The Spiritual Practice Taking Over the Internet
Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastWatch Joe Scott's video on Manifesting https://nebula.tv/manifesting-is-bs-but-it-works?ref=religionforbreakfastUploaded 29-06-23Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religi
Where is the Tomb of Jesus?
Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today’s video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/PbSZ50NvlKr Uploaded 06-04-23The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is one of the holiest sites for most Christians worldwide. It is believed to house the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial. But what can archaeology tell us about the church and its surr
The Real Meaning of Yin and Yang
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The Conversion of Constantine: What Really Happened?
Follow Darius at @DariusArya or Ancient Rome Live @AncientRomeLive and https://ancientromelive.org/Uploaded 17-09-20Emperor Constantine the Great famously converted to Christianity in the early 4th century CE. But how did this happen? What did Constantine really believe?Join my 15-person online seminars here: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryJoin our Patreon community!: https://patreo
Coptic: The Final Ancient Egyptian Language
Signup up for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/avYl30skwQrUploaded 23-06-22Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Intro00:52 Phases
Cult of Mithras Explained
The Cult of Mithras was a thriving religion in the Roman Empire. But by the 5th century....it was gone. What do we know about the Cult of Mithras? And what was its relationship with Christianity?Uploaded 18-04-17Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon. https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies bo
Intro to Islam (feat. Dr. Hussein Rashid)
Islam is a complicated topic and a politically charged topic here in the 21st century. But it is important that we learn about the world's 2nd largest religion. In this video, we will discuss Islam from a nonsectarian perspective, exploring its internal diversity, how the religion changed over time, and how it is embedded in different areas of culture around the world. Uploaded 05-02-18Twitter: @a
Religious Residue: What Sticks After You Leave Religion
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How Did the Nicene Creed Form?
How Did the Nicene Creed Form? This famous statement of Christian orthodoxy is recited all over the world today. But it was actually composed in the 4th century during a theological controversy. What was this controversy? And what can it tell us about early Christianity?Uploaded 29-03-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook
How Scholars Are Reconstructing the Lost Gospel of Marcion
Check out Dr. Bilby's channels @Patristica and @vocesanticae Also check out @TabletsAndTemples Uploaded 06-02-25Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast00:00 Who was Marcion?2:35 Gospel of Marcion contents5:39 How can we reconstruct Marcion's Gospel?12:42 Was Marcion an ideological editor?18:41 What is at stake?20:25 Support RFB on Patreon! Learn more about your ad
The Battle to Control the Next Dalai Lama
Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastUploaded 19-06-25Check out my earlier video explaining the Dalai Lama!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFJwRkobz1Q&feature=youtu.beAs the Dalai Lama turns 90, a global power struggle looms. Who gets to choose his successor? This vide
The Origins of Satan
For NordVPN’s birthday, every purchase of a 2-year plan will get you 1 additional month free AND a surprise gift. Go to https://nordvpn.com/rfb and use code rfb!Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Check out the NordVPN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCWNRzoQGisUploaded 23-02-21Join my online seminars on ancient religion: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henry
What Did Gnostic Christians Believe?
What is Gnosticism?Uploaded 21-01-15Andrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAll images are public domain.Royalty-free Music: Kevin Macleod, incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices.
There Are More Atheists Than We Thought?
In a 2017 study, psychologist Dr. Will Gervais determined that polling organizations like Pew or Gallup are underestimating the share of atheists in the US population. How many Americans are atheists? How plausible is Dr. Gervais' study?Uploaded 15-10-18Support the show on Patreon!: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donation: http://paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor book suggestions, ch
Is Marvel's Loki Accurate?
Dr. Crawford's Poetic Edda: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastOr, join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastUploaded 09-06-21Dr. Jackson Crawford's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icUElWDmFW8Bibliography:Anders Andren, “Behind Heathendom,”: Archaeological Studies of Old Norse Relig
What is Sikhism?
Want to see a full Sikhism series? Join Patreon to help fund RFB World Religions series: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastUploaded 11-05-20Pre-order Fauja Singh Keeps Going: https://amzn.to/3fDf7LUFollow Simran at: @SikhProfSpecial thanks to the Sikh Coalition: https://www.sikhcoalition.org/Brought to you, in part, by the Foundation for Religious Literacy: https://tfrl.org/RESOURCES and FUR
Is Animal Sacrifice Legal in the USA?
We always think of animal sacrifice as an ancient ritual, but many people still practice it today. This sparked some controversy in Florida in the late 1980s, leading to a landmark Supreme Court decision in Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. Hialeah. This case still influences religious freedom law today, even being cited in the courts' decisions to strike down President Donald Trump's so-called Muslim Ba
Should Public Schools Teach Religion?
Should Public Schools Teach Religion? Is religious illiteracy a problem? If so, how should we fix it?Uploaded 23-10-15Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastwww.religionforbreakfast.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod. www.incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Teaching about the Bible in Public School: Legal or Not?
You've heard it from pundits and politicians alike: "The Supreme Court has voted the Bible out of our schools." But is this really true? Can you teach the Bible in public school? Are you allowed to read it? Pray in school? You might be surprised to hear what the courts have decided over the years. Uploaded 27-09-17This show is supported by generous patrons. Please consider donating at www.patreon.
What is the Kaaba?
Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch The Logistics of the Hajj here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/wendover-the-logistics-of-hajj?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 13-06-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mail
People Felt God Wearing This Helmet...But It Was Fake
Learn religion with real scholars. Join The Religion Department for guest lectures, guided readings, and member-only courses. Sign up at https://religiondepartment.com/membershipUploaded 20-11-25Did a wired-up ski helmet really make people “feel God”? We explore the God Helmet, failed replications, and what its story reveals about belief, expectation, and the placebo effect.Join our Patreon commun
Jesus in Islam | Interview with Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds
Check out Dr. Reynold's channel here: @ExploringtheQuranandtheBible Join his online class here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/sacred-texts-in-dialogue-exploring-the-bible-and-the-quranUploaded 01-05-25In this interview with Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds, we explore how Islam understands Jesus as a revered prophet with a unique role in Islamic theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon
Is Atheism Growing in the Arab World?
Dive deeper, join our upcoming lecture at The Religion Department: “A Hidden History of Muslims in the United States” with Dr. Yasmine Flodin-Ali: https://www.religiondepartment.com/history-of-muslimsUploaded 26-02-26Is atheism rising in the Arab world? Drawing on Arab Barometer surveys, satellite data from Ramadan, and recent scholarship, this video explores what the numbers really show and how l
Who Was Baal? (and why he sounds a lot like Yahweh)
Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here: https://nordvpn.com/rfb It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Uploaded 31-03-26Who was the Canaanite god Baal, and why does he look so much like the God of Israel? From Elijah’s showdown on Mount Carmel to ancient texts from Ugarit, this video explores the storm god Baal, his myths, and his surprising connection to Yahweh.Religion
Exploring Tel Arad: An Ancient Canaanite and Israelite City
I visited dozens of archaeological sites while researching in Jerusalem. Tel Arad was one of the my favorites and the inspiration for my video on YHWH and Asherah. Here is a longer exploration of this ancient Canaanite and Israelite city. Uploaded 12-07-18Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFor a list of my favorite r
Was Jesus Really Born in Bethlehem?
Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Lifetime memberships available for limited time!: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=religionforbreakfast Watch Patrick Willems’ holiday special here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/patrickhwillems-star-wars-holiday-special?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 21-12-23Join our Patreon community!: https://
How Hinduism Inspired Pop-Culture Avatars
Use code RFBINCOGNI at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rfbincogni.Uploaded 15-02-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my classes list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/"Avatar" became a
The Archaeology of Ancient Magic
My research as an apprentice-scholar of religion is ancient Greco-Roman magic. Many people do not realize that archaeologists have discovered hundreds of ancient objects that attest to the ubiquity of magic in ancient daily life. Uploaded 04-04-17Facebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastEx
Religious Practice Precedes Religious Belief?
"Religion is a belief system" is a common definition that I've seen around here on YouTube. However, I see this definition as obscuring other important dimensions of religion beyond the interior thought processes of religious adherents. Uploaded 13-02-19Become a member of our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastYou can also donate to the show at: https://www.paypal.me/relig
100 Subscribers for Religious Literacy!
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The Origins of the Rapture
Register for my Gospel of Thomas class here!: https://religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.com/Uploaded 20-07-23Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThe Ra
Does Religion Affect Public Health?
Does religion affect health? Short answer, yes. Though its affect on public health is complex and not always recognized by healthcare professionals. Uploaded 21-07-17Graduate students, if you would like to participate in "Going Viral: Religion and Health," email your research abstracts to BUreligionconference2017@gmail.com. www.religionforbreakfast.comTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.faceboo
The Camel and Needle: Did Scholars Mistranslate Jesus's Famous Saying?
Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/XCq330smyx2Uploaded 18-07-22Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastMark 10:25 says: "It is eas
What is Wicca?
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What Did Marcion Believe?
Marcion...hated heretic or influential maverick?Uploaded 26-01-16Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.religionforbreakfast.com/facebookBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAnimation: EC Henry, http://echenry.com/Design: Chris Maghintay, http://www.chrismaghintay.com/Music: Kevin MacLeod, www.incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Göbekli Tepe: The World's Oldest Temple?
Göbekli Tepe is a massive monolithic complex in southeastern Turkey. Archaeologists have hypothesized that the site is the oldest temple known to humanity. But what do we know about it? And why do archaeologists think it is a religious site?Uploaded 17-01-17Kurzgesagt mentions this site in a recent video, check it out!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czgOWmtGVGs&t=132sPatreon: www.patreon.com/rel
What Did the Tomb of Jesus Actually Look Like?
Register for my class Crucifixion and Burial in the Roman Empire!: https://religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.com/Uploaded 18-03-24Special thanks to @zahishaked for his footage of the Tomb of Annas. He's a tour guide in Israel. Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@zahishakedSupport us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastGo read Dr. Mark Goodacre's original article
The Academic Study of Religion Explained
Religious studies draws inspiration from multiple academic disciplines: sociology, anthropology, history, neuroscience, biology, psychology, political science..so no matter what you're interested in, you can probably find a home in religious studies!Uploaded 16-11-17Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religi
Yazidi Religion Explained
Watch Dr. Eszter Spät's documentary here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Y8CXxJEv4Uploaded 10-09-20Join my 15-person online seminars here: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryJoin our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop
You Don't Need to be Religious to Study Religion
You don't need to be religious to study religion. This might sound really obvious to you...but from my experience, lots of people assume this. Uploaded 12-07-17Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfastAAR teaching guidelines: https://www.aarweb.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/Publications/epublic
Excavating Göbekli Tepe: An Interview with Archaeologist Jens Notroff
Register for our seminar Archaeology of the Hebrew Bible!: https://www.religiondepartment.com/offers/6cuCSULf/checkoutUploaded 13-10-25Archaeologist Jens Notroff, who spent years excavating Göbekli Tepe, joins me to discuss what this 12,000-year-old site reveals about the dawn of civilization, religion, and art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Elves in Iceland
Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastUploaded 26-09-25Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersOld Norse elves aren’t Legolas or Keebler. From Norse gods to tourist gimmicks, this vid
The Amish Explained
Use code RFBINCOGNI at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rfbincogni.Uploaded 31-05-24The Amish appear a lot in pop culture, but they're also frequently misrepresented and mythologized. So what do the Amish actually believe and practice?Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.
Was George Washington Religious?
Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Be well informed. Download the free Ground News app at https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastUploaded 20-04-23Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amaz
Has Religion Surged During COVID-19 Pandemic?
Join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast Uploaded 20-04-20Interview with Dr. Joseph Henrich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_M2odFfxnoWar Makes Us More Religious video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVKRA
Is Religion Declining?
Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: religionforbreakfast.com/facebookBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comUploaded 30-04-15Music by: Kevin MacLeodBibliography:UK Religiosity: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/04/13/religion-faith-atheism-britain_n_7052720.htmlAtheism Study: http://www.wingia.com/web/files/richeditor/filemanager/Global_INDEX_of_Religiosit
Do Atheist Friends Make People Lose Their Faith?
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The Shakers Explained
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Why Ancient Christians Destroyed Greek Statues
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Manichaeism: The Silk Road Religion
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Demons Are In Your Toilet
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Did Jesus Really Have Long Hair?
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Teaching neutral, academic religious studies courses in American public schools is tricky. Many people don't even realize that it is legal! But one school district in Modesto, California is proving that a world religions requirement for all students can help improve religious literacy and foster respect for religious freedom.Uploaded 19-07-16Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.
The Most Painful Religious Rituals
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