Why is Christmas on December 25th? ReligionForBreakfast 2015-12-09 | 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 December 25th or January 6th. For more reading, see: http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new-testament/how-december-25-became-christmasTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod incompetech.comGraphic Design: Chris Maghintay, http://www.chrismaghintay.comAnimation: EC Henry, www.echenry.com
Is Religion Good for the Environment? ReligionForBreakfast 2023-03-08 | Back in the 1960s, the historian Lynn White Jr. blamed Christianity for the climate crises of the 20th century. More recently, many religious leaders have published eco-friendly versions of their theology. But is it helping? Can religion be good for the environment?Brought to you by the Religion and Environment Story Project at Boston University with the support of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.Thanks to @TorqueTales for the footage of the Hadimba Temple.Further Reading:Taylor, Wieren, Zaleha, "Lynn White Jr. and the greening-of-religion hypothesis," Conservation Biology, 30 (5), 2016.
Why Is Congress So Religious? ReligionForBreakfast 2023-02-27 | Keep exploring at brilliant.org/ReligionForBreakfast. Get started for free, and hurry—the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBibliography: PBS, “Religiously, Congress doesn’t reflect modern America, Pew finds”, Jan 5, 2023. link, accessed Jan 17, 2023.PPRI (Public Religion Research Institute), “PRRI 2021 American Values Atlas: Religious Affiliation Updates and Trends: White Christian Decline Slows, Unaffiliated Growth Levels Off”, April 27, 2022, link, accessed Jan 17, 2023Pew Research Center, Jeff Diamant, “Faith on the Hill: The religious composition of the 188th Congress”, Jan 3, 2023, link, accessed Jan 17, 2023RNS (Religious News Service), Jana Riess, “The ‘nones’ are growing — and growing more diverse”, March 24, 2021, link, accessed Jan 17, 2023Madrid, R., Merolla, J.L., Yanez Ruiz, A., et al., “The Relevance of Religion for Political Office: Voter Bias Toward Candidates from Different Religious Backgrounds”, Polit Behav 44, 981–1001 (2022), link, accessed Jan 27, 2023Hogg, M. A., & Abrams, D. (2007), “Intergroup behavior & social identity”, in M. A. Hogg & J. Cooper (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of social psychology, SAGE Publications Inc.
What is Tibetan Buddhism? ReligionForBreakfast 2023-02-16 | 🌏 Get the exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/rfb It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastTibetan Buddhism is a unique expression of Buddhism that has developed over centuries in the high Himalayan region of Tibet and the surrounding areas. The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, is perhaps the most well-known figure associated with Tibetan Buddhism. In this video, we will explore the key teachings and practices of Tibetan Buddhism, including tantric meditation, compassion, and the concept of emptiness. Special thanks to Dr. Connie Kassor for co-writing this episode. Follow her on Twitter at: @constancekassorTo learn more, check out Dr. Aaron Proffitt's introduction over at: @AmericanBuddhistStudyCenter youtube.com/watch?v=SxQ64mX2L48
The Real Meaning of Yin & Yang ReligionForBreakfast 2023-02-10 | Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today’s video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/eOWx50MESlyJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastExplore the concept of Yin and Yang - the ancient Chinese philosophy that highlights the balance of opposing forces in the universe. In this video, we'll delve into the meaning of Yin and Yang, how they are represented in the famous Taijitu symbol, and their impact on health, relationships, and the natural world. From the yin-yang balance of light and dark, to hot and cold, and masculine and feminine, this video will provide a comprehensive look at one of the most fundamental beliefs in Chinese philosophy.
Biblically-Accurate Angels Explained ReligionForBreakfast 2023-02-02 | Join my online class about ancient magic and guardian angels!: religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.comJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBiblically-accurate Clippy was used with permission from the original artist. Check out the work by Evangeline Gallagher on Twitter: @egallagher_artAngel animations by @ECHenry You may have seen the memes about "biblically-accurate angels." These memes often emphasize the weird, visionary creatures mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Technically, though, 'biblically-accurate' angels also just look like humans.
Dyeus: The Indo-European Sky Father ReligionForBreakfast 2023-01-12 | Thanks to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/rhcY50Mf3i6Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastIn 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.The thumbnail for this video was generated with the help of DALL-E 2.
Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow ReligionForBreakfast 2022-12-18 | Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/tRaf50LVqFMWuwei is a core concept in Daoist philosophy that involves letting go of control and letting things happen naturally. It's often translated as "non-action," but it's not about being inactive or passive. Instead, it's about aligning with the flow of the universe and acting in a way that is effortless and harmonious. In this video, we explore the meaning and significance of wuwei and how Daoist philosophers interpreted it. Whether you're familiar with Daoism or just curious about this ancient Chinese philosophy, this video will provide a deep understanding of wuwei and its role in cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
The Origin of the Quran’s Name for Jesus ReligionForBreakfast 2022-12-08 | Go to athleticgreens.com/religionforbreakfast to get started on your first purchase and receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 travel packs. Thanks to Athletic Greens for sponsoring today's video!Below the fold: AG1 by Athletic Greens is a comprehensive, nutrition drink engineered to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet and support your body’s nutritional needs across four pillars of health: Gut health, Immune support, Energy and Recovery! It’s packed with 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced ingredients and combines the perfect amount of micronutrients, absorption and taste to jumpstart your daily routine. AG1 is available in the US, Canada, UK and Europe.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Recap of Jesus' Aramaic Name00:26 The Quranic Exception: Isa2:31 Ad break3:41 Safaitic overview4:52 Inscription overview7:29 Etymology of 'sy10:10 ConclusionTo learn more about this research:Al-Jallad. 20201. The Pre-Islamic Divine Name 'sy and the Background of the Qur'anic Jesus, with Ali al-Manaser
Q&A with Dr. Jackson Crawford and Dr. Luke Gorton ReligionForBreakfast 2022-11-20 | Impromptu livestream with scholarly YouTubers Jackson Crawford and Luke Gorton!
Q&A with Dr. Jackson Crawford and Dr. Luke Gorton ReligionForBreakfast 2022-11-20 | Impromptu livestream with scholarly YouTubers Jackson Crawford and Luke Gorton!
Thebes: The Holy City of Ancient Egypt ReligionForBreakfast 2022-11-20 | Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium at: http://ow.ly/klS650LnlVbThebes was once ancient Egypt's capital and the cultic center of its most prominent god: Amun. It also was home to one of the largest temple precincts in the ancient world: Karnak. Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
What is the Evil Eye? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-11-04 | Watch Dr. Angela Puca's companion video here! youtu.be/rfEjXacA5KoJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBibliography:Lukas Licka, “Approaches to the Extramission Postulate in 13th Century Theories of Vision,” in Medieval Perceptual Puzzles, Brill 2020.Roland Betancourt, “Why Sight is Not Touch: Reconsidering the Tacility of Vision in Byzantium,” Dumbarton Oaks Papers 70, Dec 2016.Van de Ven, Zeelenberg, and Pieters, “Warding off the Evil Eye: When the Fear of Being Envied Increases Prosocial Behavior,” Psychological Science, Volume 21, Issue 11.Antioch mosaic: see Levi, The Evil Eye and the Lucky Hunchback," Antioch Mosaic Pavements, 28-34Gadi Sagiv, “Dazzling Blue: Color Symbolism, Kabbalistic Myth, and the Evil Eye in Judaism,” Numen 64 (2017) 183-208.Giacomantonio et. al., “The evil eye: Eye gaze and competitiveness in social decision making,” European Journal of Social Psychology, August 2017.
Tech Companies: A New Religion? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-10-20 | Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium today: http://ow.ly/gYIH50L1isGJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
What was the REAL Name of Jesus? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-09-29 | The first 100 people to use code religionforbreakfast at the link below will get 20% off of Incogni: incogni.com/religionforbreakfast What was the actual name of Jesus? Many people know that Jesus's actual Aramaic name was something like: Yeshua. But that is only partially correct. The answer is a little bit more complicated because the final syllable in the original name is a sound that doesn't appear in the English language.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Intro: Jesus' Greek name1:17 The two Joshuas3:08 Ad break4:22 The Ayin5:37 The Sneaky "A"7:24 The Greek Transliteration of Yeshu'9:00 The Journey from Iesous to Jesus10:00 Yeshu or Yeshu(a)?Bibliography:Richard Steiner, “A-coloring Consonants and Furtive Patah in Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic According to the Tiberian Masorah. Roey Gafter, “Pharyngeal Beauty and Depharyngealized Geek: Performing Ethnicity on Israeli Reality TV,” in Raciolinguistics: How Language Shapes Our Ideas About Race, 2016.Daniel Lefkowitz, Words and Stones: The Politics of Language and Identity in Israel.Eran Shuali, "Yesu or Yesua'? A Sketch of hte History of Jesus' Names in Hebrew from Antiquity to the Present," Matthew Mitchell, "Matthew 26:73 and the Case of the Disappearing Galilean Accent," JBL 139, no. 1 (2020): 107-124Jonathan Watt, "Of Gutturals and Galileans: The Two Slurs of Matthew 26:73," Diglossia.
What is Daoism? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-09-22 | Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/pNJv50KwXxFDaoism, sometimes spelled as Taoism, is a religious and philosophical tradition indigenous to China. But what is Daoism?Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBibliography:There are several excellent intro books available. Here are a few I consulted for this video:Ronnie Littlejohn, Daoism: An Introduction, 2009.Livia Kohn, Introducing Daoism, 2008.James Miller, Daoism: A Beginner's Guide, 2003.Stephen Prothero, Religion Matters: An Introduction to the World's Religions, 2020.00:00 Intro1:00 The Dao Explained2:53 The Dao De Jing7:43 The Zhuangzi12:00 "Religious" Daoism Intro13:40 Tianshi dao15:07 Quanzhen dao16:13 Daoist Canon16:45 Daoist Deities19:05 Self-Cultivation Techniques21:58 21st-century Daoism
What Happened to the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-08-31 | Get the exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/rfb. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Check out Andrew Tobolowsky's book "The Myth of the 12 Tribes of Israel" here: amzn.to/3TAJ3fMJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Who were the Sea Peoples? | The Bronze Age Collapse ReligionForBreakfast 2022-08-25 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/8J1C30spaZaJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
How Altruism Evolved in Humans ReligionForBreakfast 2022-08-17 | Get a free copy of the 80,000 Hours in-depth career guide: 80000hours.org/rfbJoin our Patreon community to vote on the next episode in this series! patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBuy RFB merch here!: religionforbreakfast.myshopify.com
How Religious is Iceland? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-08-09 | Join our Patreon community to vote on the next episode in this series! patreon.com/religionforbreakfastIceland is one of the Nordic countries, which are famous for being overwhelmingly secular countries. But is this true for Iceland?One-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
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The Camel and Needle: Did Scholars Mistranslate Jesuss Famous Saying? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-07-18 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/XCq330smyx2Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastMark 10:25 says: "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." This is one of the most famous sayings of Jesus. But did we translate his saying correctly?
Coptic: The Final Ancient Egyptian Language ReligionForBreakfast 2022-06-23 | Signup up for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/avYl30skwQrJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Intro00:52 Phases of the Egyptian Language2:19 Dialects of Coptic4:36 Origins of Coptic Script7:55 Genres of Coptic Lit12:22 Later History
Why Humans Evolved to Play Music ReligionForBreakfast 2022-06-16 | Watch full interview with the researcher and writer of this episode: Dr. Connor Wood: youtube.com/watch?v=ktsOzZRaI94&feature=youtu.beSome of the ideas in this episode are original to Dr. Connor Wood's research. You can find out more by checking out his papers below:"Musical Bonds Are Orthogonal to Symbolic Language and Norms" : cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioral-and-brain-sciences/article/abs/musical-bonds-are-orthogonal-to-symbolic-language-and-norms/4DEB19B642A5A673C19A39DF615717A3"Antistructure and the Roots of Religious Experience:" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/zygo.12578?af=R"Religion, Evolution, and the Basis of Institutions: The Institutional Cognition Model of Religion:" degruyter.com/document/doi/10.26613/esic.2.2.89/htmlCheck out his blog Science on Religion at: patheos.com/blogs/scienceonreligionJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfast
Buddhism Has a Lot of Hells ReligionForBreakfast 2022-05-30 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/magN30siJK7Watch a tour of Senkoji Temple in Japan at @Yukendoit : youtube.com/watch?v=l4ZIQZiSlXQ&t=1sWatch the Nangsa Obum Tibetan Opera @tibetanlanguageforum : youtube.com/watch?v=3yISH1WXGdo&t=981sJoin our Patreon community here!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfast
Was Jesus a Magician? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-05-20 | Watch ESOTERICA here!: youtu.be/DEwDxn-qqUI Patreon here!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSources:Heidi Wendt, "At the Temple Gates: The Religion of Freelance Experts in the Early Roman Empire," 2016David Frankfurter, "Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic," 2019
Pure Land Buddhism: The Mahayana Multiverse ReligionForBreakfast 2022-04-28 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/v6kW30sfmauJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
The Valentinians: Ancient Christian Gnostics? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-04-19 | Get the exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/rfb. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Valentinianism was a prominent variety of early Christianity starting in the 2nd century CE. Some call it a form of Gnosticism. But what is Valentinianism all about?Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFurther reading:Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski, "Valentinus’ Legacy and Polyphony of Voices" [2022]Geoffrey Smith, "Valentinian Christianity" [2020]Ismo Dunderberg, "Beyond Gnosticism" [2008]
Khonsu: The Egyptian Moon God (in Marvel’s Moon Knight) ReligionForBreakfast 2022-03-25 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/w5ka30scecCMoon Knight is the latest Marvel character to get a live action adaptation on Disney Plus. The show tells the story of Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac), who becomes the Fist of Khonshu, the Egyptian Moon God. How faithful is the MCU god to Khonsu of Egyptian mythology?Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
The Origins of the Antichrist ReligionForBreakfast 2022-03-18 | Get the exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/rfb. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Credits:Executive Producers: Francesco Barravecchia, Robert PorchiaProducer: Audra Owens, Dhruv Singhal, Lyndsay BallewWriters: Chance Bonar, Andrew Henry Editor: Mark Henry00:00 Introduction2:19 Antichrist in the NT7:19 Irenaeus' Expansion of Antichrist11:52 Tertullian and Hippolytus14:00 Medieval Developments of Antichrist16:11 Conclusion
The Resurrection in its Cultural Context [feat. Dr. Bart Ehrman] ReligionForBreakfast 2022-03-12 | Register for the Ehrman and Licona debate here!: bartehrman.com/easterdebateJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Buddhist Meditation Explained ReligionForBreakfast 2022-02-22 | Sign up to Morning Brew for free today bit.ly/mbreligionforbreakfastSponsored by Morning BrewThis video is a broad overview of Buddhist meditation techniques aimed at non-specialists. For those looking to explore more deeply, we recommend the following video: youtube.com/watch?v=zyNrtFIk6Ko , as well as other more in-depth videos from from Doug's Dharma. For those looking for examples of guided meditations from Buddhist teachers, youtube.com/watch?v=w6Wc8TXeDcU and youtube.com/watch?v=6wu9YzVrz3o are good places to start. For a short and accessible introduction to the Satipatthana Sutta, see Don Lopez, ed, "The Establishment of Mindfulness," Norton Anthology of World Religions, pages 193-201.For a translation of the Satipatthana Sutta, see: accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.010.than.htmlFor more about samatha and vipassana, see Rupert Gethin, The Foundations of Buddhism, pages 174-197. For a publicly available resource, see the writings of Alexander Berzin, including studybuddhism.com/en/essentials/what-is/what-is-meditationFor more about mindfulness, sati, and samprajanna, see Jay Garfield, "Mindfulness and Ethics: Attention, Virtue, and Perfection", in A Mirror Is for Reflection: Understanding Buddhist Ethics, pages 204-207. For more selections from the Pali Buddhist Canon on meditation and mindfulness, see Bhikkhu Bodhi, trans. In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon, pages 257-300. There are also ample resources on https://www.accesstoinsight.org. For those interested in understanding the development of the term mindfulness as used in contemporary society, see Rupert Gethin, "On some definitions of mindfulness," in Contemporary Buddhism, Volume 12, 2011 - Issue 1.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Intro1:06 Sponsorship2:16 Misconceptions4:34 Why do Buddhists meditate?6:43 Defining meditation8:18 What does meditation seek to accomplish?9:35 The two wings of Buddhist meditation12:13 Mindfulness explained14:00 Satipatthana Sutta overview16:51 Takeaways
The Book that Almost Made it into the Bible ReligionForBreakfast 2022-02-15 | Get the exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/rfb. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Intro1:42 Contents6:22 Authorship and Date7:57 Manuscript History10:52 Christian Usage of Text12:54 What happened to it?
Sobek: The Egyptian Crocodile God Explained ReligionForBreakfast 2022-02-06 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/jefJ30s9buIJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Who are the Druze? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-01-20 | Watch full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=UdzOIBdYbXcJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Was the Oracle of Delphi High on Fumes? ReligionForBreakfast 2022-01-13 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/ywMs30s6YK2Credits:Executive Producers: Francesco Barravecchia, Jay GottschalkProducers: Audra Owens, Dhruv Singhal, Lyndsay BallewWriters: Andrew Henry, Bailey BensonJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Introduction01:51 Early History of Delphi05:54 The Oracle Explained09:03 Geochemical Gas Theory12:03 Problems with Gas Theory16:20 Alternative Theory: C02?17:48 Synthesis: Trance, yes. Gas? No.
Did Christmas Copy the Sun Gods Birthday? ReligionForBreakfast 2021-12-15 | Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Introduction and Summary3:54 Iconography Overview6:19 Basic History15:10 Elagabalus and Aurelian23:08 Examining the Origins of Sol Festival31:47 The History of Religions Theory37:30 The Calculation Theory46:42 Summary and Takeaway
Maya Religion Explained ReligionForBreakfast 2021-12-05 | Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastCredits:Executive Producer: Jay GottschalkProducers: Audra M Owens, Dhruv Singhal, Lyndsay BallewCo-writers: Dr. Joanne Baron, Catherine Wilde
Who was the Buddha? ReligionForBreakfast 2021-11-14 | Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastWatch Episode 1 in the RFB Buddhism series here: youtube.com/watch?v=w88sWMukcO4
The Second Book of Enoch Explained ReligionForBreakfast 2021-11-07 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/J95b30rNQ66Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Santa Muerte: The Folk Saint of Death ReligionForBreakfast 2021-10-31 | Join the RFB Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
What is Day of the Dead? ReligionForBreakfast 2021-10-24 | Join the RFB Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastWriter: Dr. R. Andrew Chesnut Editor: Mark HenryExecutive Producers: Daniel Cuevas, Jay GotschalkProducers: Lyndsay BallewFurther Reading:R. Andrew Chesnut, "Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint," 2011.
Patreon Pledge Drive: Celebrating 7-Year Anniversary of RFB! ReligionForBreakfast 2021-10-23 | In October 2014, I published my first video on Religion for Breakfast. 7 years later, we're still going strong! Join me on Saturday, October 23 for a Patreon pledge drive as we reflect on the past 7 years and the future of RFB!Patreon: patreon.com/religionforbreakfast~Andrew
Interviewing Bart Ehrman about Hell, Souls, and Jesus ReligionForBreakfast 2021-10-22 | Sign up for Dr. Ehrman's webinar, "Did Jesus Think He Was God?": religionforbreakfast--ehrman.thrivecart.com/bart-webinarJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
What is Buddhism? ReligionForBreakfast 2021-10-13 | Sign up for Buddhist Studies Online courses here!: buddhiststudiesonline.com/a/2147490400/veXuWE2WJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Who is Horus? ReligionForBreakfast 2021-10-06 | Go to nordvpn.com/rfb or use code rfb to get a 2-year plan plus 4 additional months with a huge discount.Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Confucianism is Making a Comeback in China ReligionForBreakfast 2021-09-28 | Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/h4or30rNLd2Watch the full Confucianism series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHsXddZFR9AOQEB_3PSezCxTa-ribe5VYSpecial thanks to these amazing people:Executive Producers: Daniel Cuevas and MaritzaProducer: Lyndsay BallewWriter: Dr. Ori TavorEditor: Mark HenryJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
What is Yom Kippur? ReligionForBreakfast 2021-09-12 | Watch @TheEsotericaChannel's video on Yom Kippur here!: youtu.be/i54clKaQ2YwSpecial thanks to Jennifer Greenberg for co-writing this episode. Thanks also to Gavi Lazan for providing critical feedback and images. You can follow his work @UNPACKED, a channel dedicated to Jewish life and culture.And thanks also to Azi Schwartz for providing all of the b-roll footage from Park Avenue Synagogue. You can follow his channel @cantorazischwartz.Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Did the Gospels Copy Each Other? ReligionForBreakfast 2021-09-10 | Watch UsefulCharts here!: youtube.com/watch?v=Z6PrrnhAKFQSpecial thanks to Duke University PhD candidate Ian Mills for co-writing this episode. Find their podcast, New Testament Review, here: youtube.com/channel/UCR8SeIgZf4x0-wUMWVvWchw00:00 Intro: What are the Synoptics?2:55 Traditional composition of the Gospels3:34 Evidence of Verbatim Agreement5:45 Evidence of Markan Priority12:34 Double Tradition Question14:50 ConclusionJoin our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
Is Confucianism a Religion? ReligionForBreakfast 2021-09-02 | Start your free trial with Perlego today!: perlego.pxf.io/c/2993080/1142629/14034?discount=religionforbreakfast10Join our Patreon community!: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
