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.
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1000 Subscribers!
We made it to 1000! Thank you everyone! You all make Religion For Breakfast what it is, and I appreciate your support so much. ~Andrew
Who Is Satan in Islam? | Iblis Explained
Watch my interview with Dr. Ali Olomi on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-what-are-jinn-interview-with-dr-ali-olomi?ref=religionforbreakfast Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast In Islam, Satan isn’t a fallen angel—but a jinn named Iblīs. This video explores his story in the Qurʾān, his role as tempter and adve
Are Animals Religious?
Register for our 8-week seminar, Religion and Science!: https://www.religiondepartment.com/offers/iQaLcZhh/checkout?coupon_code=CLASSMATESAre humans the only religious species? New research on chimpanzees, elephants, and other animals challenges our assumptions about awe, grief, ritual, and the emotional roots of religion.Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSele
How Star Wars Explains the New Testament Canon
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. This video is adapted from an old blogpost that I published in 2013: http://religionforbreakfast.com/2013/12/29/how-early-chr
RFB: 2016 in Review!
A lot has changed with Religion for Breakfast over the past 12 months. We are four times larger, our videos have been viewed over 100,000 times, and we continue to grow every day! Thank you everyone for supporting us! Thanks especially to our Patreon Patrons who have kept the channel afloat financially!~AndrewMy article on the Bulletin for the Study of Religion: http://bulletin.equinoxpub.com/2016
Korean Shamanism Explained
Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastKorean Shamanism (Musok) is a dynamic religious tradition rooted in spirit mediation, ritual healing, and ancestral veneration.Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters00:00 Basic overview1:25 What is Shamanism
Where Did Ancient Christians Meet?
www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastMy twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmarkhenryMy facebook: https://www.facebook.com/religionforb...Blog: http://religionforbreakfast.com/Royalty-free Music by Kevin MacLeod: incompetech.comImages from Priene, Ephesus are my own.Dura Church images from Wikipedia users Udimu and Heretiq covered under Creative Common license Attribution CC BY.All other images are
Who Were the Last Pagans of Europe?
If Europe's "last pagans" sparked your curiosity, join other curious learners for an 8-week seminar exploring modern Pagan traditions with scholar Thorn Mooney: https://www.religiondepartment.com/contemporarypaganismEurope was supposedly Christian by the Middle Ages, but the reality is more complicated. From the Sámi in Fennoscandia to the Baltic countryside, sacred groves, sacrifices, and animist
QandA #1: Theology, Teaching Religion, and the Demiurge
Answering some of your questions from the comments! If you have any questions about religious studies feel free to comment or tweet at me @andrewmarkhenry!
Exorcism: Ancient Medical Practice?
The ancients blamed all sorts of medical problems on demons: headaches? stomach pain? eye infection? They would say a demon caused it. But why associated demons with medicine?This show is funded by generous supporters on Patreon. Please consider donating at www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryAndrew's religious studies book re
Marian Apparitions Explained: The Mysterious Appearances of the Virgin Mary
Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastFrom 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.Join our Patreon community! https://
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?Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon. https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendation
The Origins of Animal Sacrifice
Animal sacrifice. It is one of humanity's oldest rituals. But how old? When did this ritual originate?Part 2: Ancient Greek Sacrifice: Why did they do it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuzOezP5ifI&lc=Ugx66NXtqNP2ZSZLWhx4AaABAgTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations
Why is Christmas on December 25th?
Everyone assumes that early Church authorities chose December 25th for Christmas to coincide with the already popular Roman holiday of Saturnalia. This may have some basis in reality, but there is another theory: That Christians believed Jesus was conceived and died on the same day (sometime in March or April). When you calculate 9 months forward from that purported day of conception, you get Dece
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
Why did the Romans Persecute Christians?
It is common knowledge that the Romans killed Christians in the first few centuries of the new religion's history. But we don't often ask why. What was it about Christianity that made the Romans want to persecute it?Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.com Music: Kevin MacLeodFurther Reading:Beard, Mary. Religions of Rome. (Cambridge:
How I Became a Religious Studies Researcher
Inspired by Simon Clark's call for his subscribers to post "How I Became a Researcher" videos, I'm posting a short biographical sketch of my journey from a history Bachelors student to a religious studies PhD candidate. Hope you enjoy!Support the show over at https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast Simon Clark's Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhyZ8FYCmw&t=165sCuneiform Digital Library
Who Was Allah Before Islam?
We’re doing a guided read of Attar’s Conference of the Birds Join us here: https://www.religiondepartment.com/conferenceofthebirdsDid 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.Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support h
Colbert On Religion
I've watched a lot of Stephen Colbert over the years. When you watch enough of one TV show, you start to notice patterns. For Colbert, I noticed he talks about religion a lot...at least more than other late night TV shows. What can we learn about this?Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakf
This Is Not The Buddha (yet)
Watch my tour of the Red Basilica on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-sacred-spaces-inside-the-red-basilica-a-roman-temple-to-the-egyptian-gods?ref=religionforbreakfast Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastJoin our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Ge
Can Your Religion Predict Your Politics?
A recent study analyzed 130,000 religious leaders in the United States, mostly from Christian and Jewish denominations. The researchers compared their voting registration with their denominations, trying to find trends in each denomination. Some denominations swing hard in one direction (Democrat or Republican) while other denominations seem more evenly split. Sources:New York Times Article: https
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. This show is supported by generous patrons. Please consider donating at www.patreon.com/religionforbr
John Green on Religion
Don’t miss a lecture—sign up for email updates!: https://www.religiondepartment.com/subscribeWatch Crash Course: Religions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O77IFewBxcg&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNDV8GjzfScxgEe4OgIlh3c&ab_channel=CrashCourseAndrew Henry sits down with John Green to talk about religion.
Did Emperor Decius Target Christians?
In the mid-3rd century CE, Emperor Decius ordered that everyone in the Roman Empire is to offer a sacrifice to the Roman gods. This caused a controversy among Christian communities as bunches of Christians refused to sacrifice and ended up being jailed, tortured, or executed. But was this edict specifically an anti-Christian decree? Or did Decius inadvertently stumble into a theological controvers
The Dajjāl: The Islamic Antichrist?
Go to https://hensonshaving.com/religionforbreakfast and enter RELIGIONFORBREAKFAST at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase! The Dajjal: a one-eyed deceiver who performs miracles, raises the dead, and nearly conquers the world. We break down the Islamic end-times traditions, his origins, and why he remains one of the most feared figures in Islam.Religion for Breakfast videos take a l
Is There Any Difference Between a Cult and a Religion?
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?"Check out Ground Up Religion!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSXrzv0LYzE&t=259sTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com
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-quranIn this interview with Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds, we explore how Islam understands Jesus as a revered prophet with a unique role in Islamic theology.
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-muslimsIs 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 language, stigma,
"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?Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.religionforbreakfast.com/faceboo
100 Subscribers for Religious Literacy!
100 Subscribers for Religious Literacy!
Who Was Asherah? (and was she God's wife?)
Learn to read the Hebrew Bible in its original language. Live twelve-week class with Dr. Kipp Davis. Join here: https://www.religiondepartment.com/bookofjonahWas the God of Israel married? Inscriptions from the Sinai pair Yahweh with "his Asherah," a Canaanite mother goddess worshipped across the ancient Near East. Special thanks to Dr. Lauren McCormick. Check out her incredible web exhibit on the
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?Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfa
Is Buddhism an Atheistic Religion?
Register for our class "Who are the Hungry Ghosts?:" https://religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.com/Buddhism has a reputation of being an atheistic religion. But is this true?Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersThumbnail art by @hotcyder This video was made possible through the support of Grant 61928 from th
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. Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFac
Religious Residue: What Sticks After You Leave Religion
Use code RFBINCOGNI at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rfbincogni.Thumbnail design by @ECHenry Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images
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/religionforbreakfastCheck 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 video explores the ba
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!Who 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 for Breakfast vi
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?Patreon: 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 Attributions:East Be
One Million Subscribers, Still Just Getting Started
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How Did the New Testament Form?
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QandA #2: Answering Your Comments!
Answering your questions! Feel free to tweet at me @andrewmarkhenry or leave comments below if you have more questions!Thanks for getting us past the $100 goal on Patreon!
Who is Gabriel in Islam? | Jibrīl Explained
Watch 17 Pages on Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://nebula.tv/videos/17pages?ref=religionforbreakfastGet Lifetime Access to Nebula here: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=religionforbreakfast Who is the angel Gabriel in Islam? Known as Jibril, he’s the messenger who revealed the Quran to Muhammad. This video explores his role in Islamic tradition, how he compares to
Is Religion Declining?
Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: religionforbreakfast.com/facebookBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comMusic 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_Religiosity_and_Atheism_PR_
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?Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.co
What Are Gog and Magog?
With my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch RealLifeLore's "Mad Kings:" https://nebula.tv/madkings?ref=religionforbreakfastFor centuries, readers have tried to identify Gog and Magog...the mysterious enemies in the Book of Revelation. From the Ottoman Empire to the Soviet Union, interpreters keep mapping the pro
Religion in the Legend of Zelda: The Ultimate Guide
The people of Hyrule seem to subscribe to a sophisticated religion that is unlike anything that we see in the real world. What could we learn if we were transported into this world as an anthropologist to study Hylianism?Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastEditing and Animation by: EC Henry: https://www.youtube.com/us
Demons Are In Your Toilet
Demonology meets the archaeology of ancient Roman latrines. Andrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastwww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastwww.patreon.com/religionforbreakfasttwitter: @andrewmarkhenryhttps://www.instagram.com/andrewmarkhenry/Bibliography:Primary Sources:Life and Miracles of St. Thecla, Miracle 7Suicide by xylospongium found in Sen
Li Hong: The Daoist Messiah
Watch my Nebula video on the Sardis Synagogue here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-sacred-spaces-inside-the-ancient-sardis-synagogue?ref=religionforbreakfastGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastJoin our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reu
How Plato Changed Christian Theology
Watch @toldinstone's video, How 4 Forged Books Changed Christianity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cbTUvIu298Patreon is the single best way to support Religion for Breakfast. Support us here!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastApophatic theology is one of the most mystical branches of Christian thought, which traces from Plato and Neoplatonism to Gregory of Nyssa, Pseudo-Dionysius, an
Do Atheist Friends Make People Lose Their Faith?
With my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Downie Express here: https://nebula.tv/videos/downieexpress-s3e1?ref=religionforbreakfast Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.patreon.co
What Did Gnostic Christians Believe?
What is Gnosticism?Andrew'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
Should Public Schools Teach Religion?
Should Public Schools Teach Religion? Is religious illiteracy a problem? If so, how should we fix it?Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastwww.religionforbreakfast.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod. www.incompetech.com
YHWH had a Wife?
YHWH...the God of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible, and you shall have no other gods before him. But did some ancient Israelites worship another god, Asherah? Archaeological evidence suggests that some Israelites may have believed YHWH had a consort or wife.Support the show on Patreon!www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastwww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenry Instagram: ht
Was Nero the Antichrist? (and why early Christians thought he’d rise again)
Join me in Ephesus!: https://religionforbreakfast.com/ Nero died in 68 CE—or did he? Meet the impostors, rumors, and apocalyptic traditions that convinced many he would return, shaping the meaning of 666 and the Beast in Revelation.Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.
Why More Māori Are Rejecting Christianity
Register for our online lecture with Dr. Sara Rahmani!: https://www.religiondepartment.com/offers/zsbQ2xsX/checkoutAtheism series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHsXddZFR9ANbj-eq169yTeOmNenCs8ZBMāori atheism is on the rise, but it's more than just disbelief—it’s tied to colonial resistance. A new study shows how Māori atheists frame rejecting Christianity as a political act. Atheism isn’t
The Enduring Appeal of Gnosticism and Esoteric Christianity (Interview w/ Dr. David Litwa)
Register for Dr. Litwa's lecture!: https://religiondepartment.com/marcionCheck out Dr. Litwa's channel here @m.davidlitwa Dr. David Litwa joins Religion for Breakfast to explore Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and the Gospel of Thomas. We talk ethics, online education, Marcion, Paul's legacy, and why esoteric Christianity is striking a chord with modern audiences.
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/membershipDid 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 community! https://www.
Excavating Göbekli Tepe: An Interview with Archaeologist Jens Notroff
Register for our seminar Archaeology of the Hebrew Bible!: https://www.religiondepartment.com/offers/6cuCSULf/checkoutArchaeologist 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.
Emperor Constantine Did NOT Choose the Books of the Bible
One of the most enduring myths today about the Council of Nicaea is that the council members voted on which books to include in the Bible. This myth is sometimes expanded to include Emperor Constantine as some driving political force behind the formation of the canon. This, in actuality, is almost certainly a fable. Dive into the historical evidence to see why.Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforb
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? | ft. Dr. Brook Wilensky-Lanford
Join Dr. Wilensky-Lanford for a FREE guided reading of A God-Shaped Nation this summer. Read the book alongside the author and a community of fellow nerds: https://www.religiondepartment.com/godshapednation Was America founded as a Christian nation? Historian Brook Wilensky-Lanford on 500 years of religion in America, including Squanto's real story, Puritans executing Quakers, and who actually fou
The 3 Wise Men: Ancient Magicians?
"Wise men" or "Magi?" What did this mean for the inhabitants of the ancient Mediterranean?Twitter: @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 translation of Bi
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/religionforbreakfastJoin 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 video uncovers how I
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.comLinks to this research!: Science On
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. Graduate 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.facebook.com/religionfor
Did Jesus Really Have Long Hair?
With my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Lindsay Ellis' "Let’s Compare and Contrast Disney’s Flop Eras": https://nebula.tv/videos/lindsayellis-disney-flop-eras?ref=religionforbreakfastReligion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and futu
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. Facebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastExhibit website: ht
The Gods of Pre-Islamic Arabia
With my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch SarahZ's "Three Dead Girls I Love": https://nebula.tv/videos/sarahz-three-dead-girls-i-love?ref=religionforbreakfastThumbnail design by @ECHenry Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, an
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/religionforbreakfastIs the Easter Bunny pagan? Probably not. It seems to have been invented by German-speaking Protestants sometime in the 1600s.Bibliography:Stephen Winick, "Ost
What Did Marcion Believe?
Marcion...hated heretic or influential maverick?Twitter: @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
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. Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfastAAR teaching guidelines: https://www.aarweb.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/Publications/epublications/AARK-12Cur
What Is Religion?
What is religion? The answer might not be as simple as you thought.Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastDesign: Chris Maghintay, http://www.chrismaghintay.com/Animation: EC Henry, http://echenry.com/Music: Kevin MacLeod, http://incompetech
Dagon: The "Philistine Fish-God" That Everyone Gets Wrong
Watch my Nebula video on the Temple of Ramesses III here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-sacred-spaces-inside-the-temple-of-ramesses-iii?ref=religionforbreakfastGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast If you try to Google Dagon, chances are you'll see some sort of "fish" god. And if you look him up in the Bible, you'll
Is Coca-Cola a Religion?
Religion is very difficult to define. The scholar Clifford Geertz offered his own definition, but ironically, this definition is broad enough to apply to even a soft drink brand: Coca Cola. But how could Coca-Cola be a religion?www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastwww.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast@andrewmarkhenrywww.religionforbreakfast.comAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http:/
What is the History of Magic Wands?
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Salem is a small city in Massachusetts, most famous for being the site of the Salem Witch Trials. Because of this dubious history, Salem has become a hub for New Religious Movements. Tens of thousands of people travel there in October every year to celebrate Halloween (or Samhain), making it something like a modern pilgrimage site.Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhe
Why Ancient Christians Destroyed Greek Statues
Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastIn Late Antiquity, Christian leaders condemned paganism, sometimes leading to violent attacks on divine statues. What do these attacks teach us about Christianization of the Roman Empire?Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon
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One day, I was trying to write my dissertation while sitting in my room in east Jerusalem. I was writing about ancient soundscapes...how the lack of ambient sounds in ancient cities would have made conversation and religious chants audible from over 100 feet away. Then a traffic jam happened outside my window. It was very loud. So I made this video.(The ancient city you see in some of these clips
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