How Protestant Christianity Made Us Rich. All Things Humanities 2023-01-17 | Western countries are characterised by their democratic political systems, the prominence of Western religions like Judaism and Christianity and the uptake of capitalism. We are often told that the Industrial Revolution is what drove Europe and North America to become capitalist countries during the 1800s, providing the modern world with new medical devices, machinery and computer technologies. However, the German sociologist Max Weber argued that this was false because the rise of capitalism was not a result of economic factors but rather capitalism was deeply connected to the values and beliefs of Protestant Christians. Max Weber's "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" is a profound work in the field of sociology that explores the connection between the rise of capitalism and the Protestant work ethic. The purpose of this video is to understand how Protestant Christianity was critical in the development of capitalism and how it has shaped the world today. Sources:Franklin, Benjamin. "Advice to a Young Tradesman, (21 July 1748)". Founders Online. National Archives and Records Administration/University of Virginia Press. Archived from the original on August 23, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.McKinnon, AM (2010). "Elective affinities of the Protestant ethic: Weber and the chemistry of capitalism" (PDF). Sociological Theory. 28 (1): 108–126.Michael Shea (6 October 2015). "The Protestant Ethic and the Language of Austerity". Discover Society.Max Weber; Peter R. Baehr; Gordon C. Wells (2002). The Protestant ethic and the "spirit" of capitalism and other writings. Penguin. ISBN 978-0-14-043921-2. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
This is how Islamic societies work - Understanding Islamic Civilization All Things Humanities 2024-08-10 | The influence of Islam in the modern world is diverse and can be attributed to Islamic civilisation. Islamic civilization refers to the complex and rich cultural, scientific, and socio-political developments that emerged from the Islamic world, spanning from the 7th century onwards. This civilization is characterized by its vast geographical reach, diverse cultural influences, and significant contributions to various fields of knowledge and arts. Islamic civilization began with the advent of Islam in the 7th century CE, marked by the Prophet Muhammad's mission in Mecca and Medina. Following Muhammad's death, the Rashidun, Umayyad, and Abbasid Caliphates expanded Islamic rule across a vast territory, from the Iberian Peninsula in the west to the Indian subcontinent in the east. Islamic civilization has clashed with the West, Orthodox and Buddhist civilizations just to name a few and its expansion facilitated the exchange of ideas, cultures, and technologies among diverse populations and continues to remain as a significant cultural and political force today. This video is a deep dive into Islamic civilization, examining its historical origins, ideology, and its current socio-cultural impacts. Get ready for an intriguing and exciting investigation into one of the world’s most significant civilisations.
Aboriginal Australia before European destruction. All Things Humanities 2024-07-11 | Aboriginal culture in Australia before European colonisation was rich, diverse, and deeply connected with the land. This culture, which developed over tens of thousands of years, encompassed many aspects of life including social structures, economic practices and spiritual beliefs. Modern conversations about Aboriginal life are often quite cynical and negative following numerous attempts to Westerners reconcile with Indigenous cultures. Growing up in Australia, I’ve been lucky to connect, experience Aboriginal Australian life and learn about its history. This video is designed to show you the intricacies of Aboriginal Australian society before European colonisation, delving into the social structure, religion, economic practices and all things that make Aboriginal Australia fascinating—stay tuned for a deep dive into an intricate, old and interesting society. Sources:https://www.alrc.gov.au/publication/recognition-of-aboriginal-customary-laws-alrc-report-31/33-traditional-hunting-fishing-and-gathering-practices/traditional-hunting-fishing-and-gathering-in-australia/\culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/traditional-aboriginal-hunting-australia-cultural-heritagesentientmedia.org/condemning-indigenous-hunting-practices-are-we-throwing-stones-from-glass-houseshttps://www.aboriginalart.com.au/culture/arrernte3.htmllink.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10816-019-09418-whttps://australianstogether.org.au/assets/Curriculum-Resources/8-Economics-Business-ACHEK028-Trade-Trade-Markets-Teacher-Guide.pdfhttps://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/trade-with-the-makasarhttps://blog.qm.qld.gov.au/2012/05/16/indigenous-science-australia-had-ancient-trade-routes-too-2/odysseytraveller.com/articles/ancient-aboriginal-trade-routes-of-australia
How the Slave Trade Destroyed African-Americans. All Things Humanities 2024-04-30 | The Transatlantic Slave Trade was a brutal and inhumane system that forcibly transported millions of Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. By the 1480s, Portuguese ships were already transporting Africans to work as slaves on sugar plantations in the Cape Verde and Madeira islands in the eastern Atlantic. Spain and Portugal established colonies in the New World around 1500, initially enslaving local Indigenous people. However, as European diseases and violence took a toll on native populations, they increasingly turned to enslaved Africans. By the 17th century, Britain, France, and Holland also established colonies in the New World, relying on African slave labor. The triangular trade emerged: European ships carried manufactured goods to Africa, exchanged them for enslaved people, and then transported these captives across the Atlantic to the Americas. What was the effect of this? Africans were spread all around the American continent with a loss of identity. Lets not forget that African Americans now have unequal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities that continue to affect their lives. This video will unpack the transatlantic slave trade and how it impacted African Americans.Sources:battlefields.org/learn/articles/slavery-colonial-america#:~:text=Enslaved%20people%20were%20regarded%20and,or%20go%20out%20at%20night.Indian Slavery in Colonial America By: Alan GallayBlack Americans in the Revolutionary Ear: A Brief History with Documents By: Woody HoltonAmerican Slavery, American Freedom By: Edmund S. MorganNew England Bound: Slavery and Colonization in Early America By: Wendy Warrenloc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/african/journey-in-chainshistory.com/news/african-diaspora-trans-atlantic-slave-tradeucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/tables/table-43/10tbl43a.xlsbritannica.com/summary/Transatlantic-Slave-Trade-Causes-and-Effectshttps://rrpress.utsa.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/7555f474-f2c3-4fe5-9e5d-e83b240ee189/contenthistory.com/news/african-diaspora-trans-atlantic-slave-trade
Should Australia Day be changed? - The history and politics of Australia Day All Things Humanities 2024-02-29 | In contemporary Australia, Australia Day is now controversial as many see the celebration of the nation on Australia Day to be unfair to the Indigenous population who once had total dominion over the continent. This year, tens of thousands of Australians protested against Australia Day, arguing that the 26th of Janruary marks the arrival of European colonists more than 200 years ago.In Sydney, Melbourne and several other cities, thousands of “Invasion Day” protesters on Friday demanded that the date of the annual Australia Day celebrations be changed. Should the date of Australia Day be changed to acknowledge the terrors of British colonisation or should Australia’s national day remain on the 26th of January? This video will unpack the history of Australia Day and its social and political ramifications.
Why Americans are allowed to have guns: The reasons for the right to bear arms in the United States. All Things Humanities 2024-01-07 | There are only a few countries in the world that have the right to bear arms. Some of these countries include Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras with the most profound being the United States of America. In 2021, 48,000 people died from gun-related injuries in the United States. Many Americans lobby and protest against current U.S gun laws, with many seeing the right to bear arms in the United States as outdated and irrelevant. Why does the US Constitution possess the right to bear arms and is it still relevant in the 21st century? The purpose of this video is to investigate the history of the 2nd amendment in America, its rationale and discuss the arguments for and against the right to bear arms in the United States.Sources:constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments/amendment-ii/interpretations/99#:~:text=Abundant%20historical%20evidence%20indicates%20that,unwilling%20or%20unable%20to%20control.District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)https://www.alfred.edu/about/news/studies/lethal-school-violence/why-do-shootings.cfmdemocrats.org/where-we-stand/the-issues/preventing-gun-violence/#:~:text=Democrats%20believe%20that%20we%20can,gun%20than%20a%20driver's%20license.McAffee, Thomas B.; Quinlan, Michael J. (1997). "Bringing Forward The Right To Keep And Bear Arms: Do Text, History, or Precedent Stand In The Way?". Scholarly Works. Paper 512
How British colonisation destroyed Indigenous Australians. All Things Humanities 2023-12-14 | Many countries in the modern world were colonised by the British with one of them being Australia, the country I live in. The British arrived in Australia in 1788 and throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, they imposed gruelling policies on the Aboriginal Australians to establish superiority and a British way of life. Some of these policies totally destroyed Indigenous culture, leading to poor health outcomes, lower life expectaty and total social dysfunction for the Indigenous population today. The British colonisation of Australia has had detrimental impacts on Indigenous Australians living in the 21st century, with current politicians trying to rectify the problem. The purpose of this video is to investigate the colonial history of Australia and better understand how Aboriginal Australians were devastated by colonisation. Sources: - https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/evidence-of-first-peoples#:~:text=Aboriginal%20people%20are%20known%20to,of%20Europe%20and%20the%20Americas.Josephine Flood, Archaeology of the Dreamtime: The Story of Prehistoric Australia and its People, HarperCollins Publishers, Sydney, 1999 (revised edition).Connor, John (2002). The Australian frontier wars, 1788–1838. Sydney: UNSW Press. ISBN 0-86840-756-9.Connor, John (2008). "Frontier Wars". In Dennis, Peter; et al. (eds.). The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History (Second ed.). Melbourne: Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand. ISBN 978-0-19-551784-2.Grey, Jeffrey (1999). A Military History of Australia (Second ed.). Port Melbourne: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-64483-6.https://healingfoundation.org.au/who-are-the-stolen-generations/#:~:text=The%20Stolen%20Generations%20refers%20to,mid%2D1800s%20to%20the%201970s.https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/bringing-them-home-report-1997https://humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/pdf/social_justice/bringing_them_home_report.pdf
This is who Gaza belongs to... (The history and politics of Israel and Palestine). All Things Humanities 2023-11-24 | There is no surprise that the war in Gaza is dominating news headlines. The destruction of Palestinian homes and hospitals from the Israel Defence Force is raising questions about the reasons for the war and who are the rightful owners of the region. The Palestinian region, since its inception, has had multiple rulers, including the Greeks, Romans and the Ottomans and the conflict in Gaza is asking the question who does the land belong to? The region has been under control of many different cultures and civilizations and the purpose of this video is to investigate the history of Israel and to unpack the reasons for the existence of the Israeli and Palestinian state.
The Return of Tradition and Religion against the Woke and Moral Relativism All Things Humanities 2023-04-20 | Religion has been an integral part of human history. It provided meaning in people’s lives by developing a sense of community, upholding morality and has contributed to the happiness of society throughout the history of mankind. However, in 2023, we live in the most irreligious moment of human history. That being said, ever so recently, public figures like Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, Andrew Tate and the like have been and continue to advocate for religion, which has sparked a revitalisation in religious discussions and discussions. The purpose of this video is to look at why irreligion is at an all time high and understand why there seems to be a cultural transition to return to religion in 2023. I hope you enjoy this video and You’re watching All Things Humanties. Sources: Pew Research Centre - pewresearch.org/topic/religion/non-religion-secularism/atheism-agnosticism
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Why Most People Convert to Pentacostalism. All Things Humanities 2023-02-23 | While Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, most converts find themselves entering Pentecostalism. Pentecostalism, a Protestant Christian movement, is the fastest growing Christian denomination in the world, with religious conversion being at the heart of its growth. Each day there are 35,000 people joining the religion daily and in this video we will unpack what Pentecostalism is why most religious converts find themselves joining the religion. I hope you enjoy this video and you’re watching All Things Humanities. Sources:Pew Research Centre The New Face of Global Christianity: The Emergence of ’Progressive Pentecostalism’ | Pew Research Centerpulitzercenter.org/stories/pentecostalism-massive-global-growth-under-radarJuergensmeyer, Mark (2012). Encyclopedia of Global Religion. SAGE. p. 252. ISBN 9780761927297. Christians still form the largest group, constituting one third of the world's population. Christianity is growing on average by 2.3% a yearpewresearch.org/religion/files/2015/03/PF_15.04.02_ProjectionsFullReport.pdf"The List: The World's Fastest-Growing Religions". Foreign Policy. 14 May 2007. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2020. Behind the trend: High birthrates and conversions in the global South.
What is Universality? (Philosophy) All Things Humanities 2023-02-17 | Regardless of culture, religion and race, all human beings have common features: their humanity. When we are born into this world we are barely affected by socio-economic advantage and different personal contexts, with the same qualities existing across all human beings. We can all think, we are mostly all conscious and we all have a sense of right and wrong.This concept is called universality and in this video, we are going to look at this idea, its origins and what this means in philosophy. All videos on this channel are properly researched by academic journals and books and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities.Sources:Philosophical Dictionary: Ubermensch-Utilitarianism". www.philosophypages.com. Archived from the original on 2007-08-20.Bonnett, A. (2005). Anti-racism. Routledge."Relativism". Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
The Problems of Secularism All Things Humanities 2023-02-02 | In public life or on social media, you’ve probably heard the term ‘secular’ before. Originating in Ancient Greece, secularism is the idea that religion should be separated from civil affairs and the state, seeking to remove or minimise the role of religion in any public sphere. A secular world view has encouraged societies to promote virtues like freedom of speech and freedom of religion and it has helped stop religious conflicts throughout human history. In this sense, secularism has helped human beings of all religious groups to look past their theological differences and instead, recognise each other’s humanity. That being said, secularism still contains a lot of faults. Religion has, for the most part, been pivotal in providing meaning in people’s lives and secularism wants to minimise it and in some cases, throw it all away. In this video, we will look into what secularism is, its contributions to society and the problems with it in the 21st century. I hope you enjoy this video and You’re watching All Things Humanities. Sources:Secularism and Religion, Steven Kettel. (2019). 25 Jan/Copson, Andrew (2019). Secularism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198747222."Secular Europe and Religious America: Implications for Transatlantic Relations". Pew Research Center. 2005-04-21. Archived from the original on 2018-07-04. Retrieved 4 July 2018.youtube.com/watch?v=FmH7JUeVQb8&t=3644s&ab_channel=PangburnAls Zarathustra aber allein war, sprach er also zu seinem Herzen: "Sollte es denn möglich sein! Dieser alte Heilige hat in seinem Walde noch nichts gehört, daß Gott tot ist!. Reclam edition 1969 p 5^ trans. Walter Kaufmann and R.J. Hollingdale; Twilight of the Idols, Expeditions of an Untimely Man, sect. 5
Why The Crusades Was Not About Christianity. All Things Humanities 2023-01-26 | In discussions about religion and politics, some argue that religion has been the main cause of war throughout human history. Many people look at the Crusades, where Pope Urban called for an armed assault on the Seljuk Turks, to reclaim the Holy land in Jerusalem. We are often held that it was Christianity that caused the Crusades, where the Knights Templar and the Crusaders marched across Europe and slaughtered hundreds of thousands of Muslims in the name of God. At a surface level, you may think that religion and Christianity was the sole cause of this but there is more to the story than that. But what if I told you that Jesus, the most important figure in Christianity, would have been opposed to such war? What if the Crusades was more about survival, power and politics and not the teachings of Jesus and Christianity? After all, Jesus did say ‘You shall not murder’, and the Crusaders clearly did this on a mass scale. The purpose of this video is to look at the Crusades, why they happened and why Jesus of Nazareth would have opposed it.Sources:Helen J. Nicholson, The Crusades, (Greenwood Publishing, 2004), 6.Speech of Pope Urban II and Alexios I's request. https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/urban2-5vers.aspBible Gatewaybiblegateway.com
Why Communism Hates Religion. All Things Humanities 2023-01-20 | On social media, we often hear conversations about communism, how it killed millions of people and how it hated religion. Karl Marx, the father of communism once said that ‘Religion is the opium of the people’. He also thought that religion is the ‘sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world and the soul of soulless conditions. Marx thought that despite the suffering that comes from capitalism, religion provided an outlet to that suffering. People could worship deities and attempt to understand that their own sufferings originate from their own sinful lives. Why on earth did the Communists hate religion so much that they burnt and closed down churches and mosques, enforced atheism in schools and sent priests into labour camps? This video is dedicated to understanding Why Communism Hates Religion.Sources:The ABC of Communism:marxists.org/archive/bukharin/works/1920/abc/11.htmhttps://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/mph-modules/ep/ep713_history/ep713_history4.htmleducation.nationalgeographic.org/resource/communismDas Kapital, Karl MarxThe Communist Manifesto, Karl MarxJohn Anderson. The Council for Religious Affairs and the Shaping of Soviet Religious Policy. Soviet Studies, Vol. 43, No. 4 (1991), pp. 689-710Father Arseny 1893-1973 Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father. Introduction pg. vi - 1. St Vladimir's Seminary Press ISBN 0-88141-180-9Dimitry V. Pospielovsky. A History of Soviet Atheism in Theory, and Practice, and the Believer, vol 1: A History of Marxist-Leninist Atheism and Soviet Anti-Religious Policies, St Martin's Press, New York (1987) pg 46N Vozenesensky, 'Imena i sud'by' and 'Materialy k istorii Akademii nauk', Pamiat', a historical miscellany of samizdat (respectively: no. 1, Moscow, 1976- New York: Kronika Press, 1978; and no. 4, M., 1979 - Paris: YMCA Press, 1981) pp. 353 and 459.Helene Carrere d'Encausse, The National Republics Lose Their Independence, in Edward A. Allworth, (edit), Central Asia: One Hundred Thirty Years of Russian Dominance, A Historical Overview. Duke University Press, 1994.hrw.org/legacy/campaigns/china-98/religion.htm#:~:text=The%20Chinese%20government%20is%20wary,undermine%20loyalty%20to%20the%20government.Marx, Karl. [1843] 1970. "Introduction." A Contribution to the Critique of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right, translated by A. Jolin and J. O’Malley, edited by J. O’Malley. Cambridge University Press. – via Marxists.org.
The Future of Religious Belief All Things Humanities 2023-01-13 | Before Mohammed, before Jesus, before Buddha, there was Zoroaster. 3,500 years ago, in Bronze Age Iran, Zoroaster had a vision of the one supreme God. A thousand years later, Zoroastrianism, the world’s first great monotheistic religion, was the official faith of the mighty Persian Empire, with millions of adherents. A thousand years after that, the empire collapsed, and the followers of Zoroaster were persecuted and converted to the new faith of their conquerors, Islam.Today – Zoroastrianism is a dying faith, its sacred flames tended by ever fewer worshippers.The demographics of religious belief are changing rapidly in the world and this cannot go without significant social change. Religious beliefs and ideologies have a profound impact on how human beings view the world and the decisions they make. With Islam and New Age religions on the rise and Christianity declining in the Europe and growing in Africa, the 21st century will be full of surprises. This video will focus on the religious trends of the Americans, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The purpose of this video is to understand the changing landscape of religious belief in the world and what that could mean for the future of humanity.Sources:pewresearch.org/religion/2014/11/13/religion-in-latin-americacepr.org/voxeu/columns/communism-religion-and-unhappinesspewresearch.org/religion/2015/04/02/sub-saharan-africaeducation.nationalgeographic.org/resource/aztec-civilization
Why The Right Love Religion and Why The Left Hate It. All Things Humanities 2023-01-07 | For the most part, people on the right and left differ on religion. When any real political discussion occurs, the core of each argument comes back to religious belief and values. I’m sure we have all had this experience when discussing a political issue with friends, family and even your university lecturer. The Left overwhelmingly want government policies to be separate from religion and the Right seek the opposite, with this being a key difference between both political groups.To understand this topic we will look at the historical contexts of the right and left alongside their philosophical basis for their positions.This video is dedicated to understanding why the right loves religion and why the left hate it.
Why Eastern Religion is Rising in the West. All Things Humanities 2023-01-02 | When we think of meditation, many of us imagine a guru or buddhist sitting with his legs crossed, attempting to find inner peace or enlightenment. While meditation does have its origins in Eastern spirituality, a large share of Americans now say that they meditate at least once a week. Many Christians, including 49% of evangelical Protestants and 40% of Catholics also say they meditate once a week or more. The purpose of this video is to understand the origins of meditation, its impact and why so many Westerners are participating in Eastern spiritual practices.Sources: - pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/01/02/meditation-is-common-across-many-religious-groups-in-the-u-s - https://www.thegoodshepherd.org.au/why-westerners-are-attracted-eastern-spirituality - https://www.thegoodshepherd.org.au/why-westerners-are-attracted-eastern-spirituality?fbclid=IwAR2lE2HbWWH73PgoI9a1Fovayi1Ie6GKu9PRRGSFbikSq4jWydTaaeU0sqI
Why You Should Know About Islams Satanic Verses. All Things Humanities 2022-12-31 | Islam is known for strictly believing that there is no God but Allah. In Islam, worshipping other Gods is considered ‘shirk’ meaning to believe in other deities other than Allah. According to Islamic jurisprudence, those who do should be ousted from the Muslim community and all their legal rights should be suspended until they renounce their polytheistic belief, that is to reject it. In the Islamic world, there is a case to be made that Mohammad, the Prophet of Islam committed this sin. This incident is known as the Satanic Verses where the prophet Muhammad is recorded praising Meccan goddesses Al-Lat, Al-Uzza, and Al-Manat. How can the most strict monotheistic religion have its own Book recognise the existence of other gods? Doesn’t this totally disregard the core beliefs of Islam? This video is dedicated to understanding the Satanic Verses and its legitimacy in the Islamic tradition.
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Why Indonesias Sex Ban is About Islam All Things Humanities 2022-12-16 | On the 6th of December 2022, Indonesia outlawed sex outside marriage. Another word for this is fornication and the law will apply to all Indonesians and tourists with a punishment for up to one year in prison. This has caused a massive shock and disruption, particularly for Australians who often travel to Bali, Indonesia for their holiday season. Other Western countries like the U.S have criticized Indonesia for this new law, claiming that it may impact future investment into the country. A new law as abstract as this begs the question why is it happening? This video will show that the new legislation is about Islam and strengthening Islamic morality in Indonesia. You’re watching All Things Humanities
The Moral Problems of Liberalism: Alasdair MacIntyre Explained All Things Humanities 2022-12-14 | The twenty-first century is experiencing significant moral and cultural challenges. The prevalence of wokeism and moral relativism, the idea that right and wrong do not exist is encouraging conservative reactions in the public. Believe it or not, but the Scottish-American philosopher, Alasdair MacItyre, knew all of this would happen. MacIntyre argued that the age of Enlightenment caused a moral catastrophe in the West because it destroyed the building blocks of morality itself. MacIntyre argued that Western civilization had built its moral values off human nature and the age of Enlightenment through this all away. Alasdair MacIntyre thought that the Enlightenment thinkers ‘set out to replace traditional forms of morality using a secular reasoning that did not respect man’s nature or man’s purpose. Instead what the Enlightenment did was destroy Aristotle’s notion of a virtuous life that had shaped Western thought for nearly two thousand years. The Age of Enlightenment rejected the idea of the telos, the idea that the universe and all things worked in a particular way and it was in man’s best interest to respect that purpose. For example, men and women were supposed to procreate and human beings are supposed to strive towards the highest good.Moreover, Aristotle and other monotheistic religions taught that human beings, like all objects in the world, exist for a purpose and acting morally was to fulfill each individual’s purpose. In this video, we are going to understand the fantastic Alasdair MacIntyre, his philosophy and why he is so critical for the cultural and moral transformation of the West. I hope you enjoy this video and you’re watching All Things Humanities.
Understanding the Iran Protests and Mahsa Amini All Things Humanities 2022-12-01 | Iran is in a state of civil unrest. Ever since 16 September 2022, many Iranians have taken part in protests against the Iranian government in response to the death of Mahsa Amini. Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iran’s morality police for violating Iran’s mandatory hijab law. In the eyes of the Iranian government, Masha Amini was wearing her hijab ‘improperly’ in Tehran, Iran’s capital. In this video, we are going to unpack Iran’s civil unrest, the Masha Amini story and what this says about the Middle-East and Western culture. You’re watching All Things Humanities
The Return of U.S Manufacturing Dominance All Things Humanities 2022-11-30 | Manufacturing is a vital sector to the world economy and in the last few decades it has been dominated by China. The Western world has been able to prosper off low cost Chinese manufacturing that has allowed us to purchase products very cheaply and ease cost of living pressures. Another manufacturing power, Europe, will also see further headwinds from its demographic collapse and energy insecurity that will significantly impact its ability to manufacture goods and sell them to the global market .However, Asian manufacturing dominance is coming to an end, leading only one region to be the manufacturing powerhouse of the future: North America. In this video, we are going to look at the current manufacturing situation and why you can expect North America to dominate manufacturing in the century to come. You’re watching All Things HumanitiesSources:Peter Zeihan, The End of the World is Just the Beginning 2022
What the FIFA World Cup Tells Us About Qatar and the West. All Things Humanities 2022-11-24 | The FIFA World Cup has begun and now the hosts, Qatar are being criticised for political, economic and cultural reasons. In particular, western media outlets have critcised Qatar for human right abuses, bribery in the bidding process, the inability to drink alcohol at games and Qatar having a limited football history. The purpose of this video is to better understand these criticisms and the cultural divide between the West and the Arab world. You’re watching All Things Humanities
The Causes of Anti Semitism Throughout History All Things Humanities 2022-11-22 | Throughout human history, Jews have been subject to religious discrimination, genocide and pogroms. Ranging from the ancient world to 2022, anti-semetism has been prevalent and it begs the question why it has happened consistently throughout human history. The purpose of this video is to investigate the history of antisemitism, its causes and why it is still happening today in 2022. To answer this, we are going to analyse the most significant moments of Jewish persecution in human history and to see exactly why Jewish people were targeted. You’re watching All Things Humanities.Sources: VanderKam, James C. (2001). An Introduction to Early Judaism. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans. pp. 18–24.Coogan, Michael (2009). A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament. Oxford: Oxford University Press.Regev, Eyal (2013). The Hasmoneans: Ideology, Archaeology, Identity. Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht.Paley, Susan, and Koesters, Adrian Gibbons, eds. "A Viewer's Guide to Contemporary Passion Plays", accessed March 12, 2006.echoesandreflections.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/02-02-04-02_StudentHandout_Summary-Antisemitism.pdfushmm.org/research/about-the-mandel-center/initiatives/ethics-religion-holocaust/articles-and-resources/christian-persecution-of-jews-over-the-centuries/christian-persecution-of-jews-over-the-centuriesadl.org/sites/default/files/documents/assets/pdf/education-outreach/Brief-History-on-Anti-Semitism-A.pdf
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Why Andrew Tate Is Wrong About Christianity. All Things Humanities 2022-11-15 | Popular internet icon Andrew Tate is vocal about politics, religion and the like. Very recently, Tate has confirmed his conversion to Islam after recognising the strength of Islamic belief and its ability to improve the lives of human beings. At the same time, Tate has often criticised Christianity, claiming that the faith is no longer strong and acted out in the West. In this video, we are going to look at Tate’s recent appearance on Mohammad Hijab’s show and attempt to unpack his beliefs about Christianity. While Tate makes fair claims about the nature of Christianity, he seems to be wrong on a lot of Christian theology. I hope you enjoy this video and you’re watching All Things Humanities. Source:youtube.com/watch?v=Ysv3GE3-kpc&t=5s&ab_channel=MohammedHijab
Why Famine And Starvation Is Bound To Happen - Peter Zeihan All Things Humanities 2022-09-15 | Upon reading Peter Zeihan’s The End of The World Is Just The Beginning, It's becoming more and more convincing that mass starvation and hunger is on its way. Living in the year 2022, we have been used to a world where international trade has been unaffected and as a result, every country has been able to trade freely and able to access any raw material and food product. This international trade order was set up by the U.S following the end of WW2 to defeat the Soviet Union but now it's coming to an end. In this video, we are going to look at the breaking down of the international trade order, supply chains and why mass starvation is inevitable. We will also see which countries will be subject to starvation and which countries won't be affected much at all. You’re watching All Things Humanities.
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Why The Worlds Population Is Collapsing... - Jordan Peterson and Peter Zeihan All Things Humanities 2022-08-24 | The world is facing the largest population collapse in human history. Human beings since the beginning of man have pro-created and ever since, our global population trends have been strong. In the 21st century, this is not the case. But as we like to ask on this channel, why is this happening? As a channel that is committed to the humanities and social sciences, we are going to look at the population collapse from a historical, philosophical and economic lens by evaluating the perspectives of Jordan Peterson and Peter Zeihan who both appeared on Chris Williamson’s podcast. Jordan Peterson and Peter Zeihan are both well respected intellectuals that evaluate this from different perspectives. Peterson looks at this psychologically and philosophically whereas Peter Zeihan understands it economically and socially. This video aims to broaden our understanding of the global population collapse and what this is saying about the future of humanity. I hope you enjoy this video and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities. Sources:un.org/en/un-chronicle/global-population-will-soon-reach-8-billion-then-whatyoutube.com/watch?v=wRT7P-VKM0k&t=968s&ab_channel=ChrisWilliamsonyoutube.com/watch?v=GcA3rI19jYM&ab_channel=ChrisWilliamson
Believe in God but dont follow religion? Youre probably a Deist - Deism Explained All Things Humanities 2022-08-16 | When speaking about religion, attention is often brought to the five major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism. These traditions dominate public religious life and for that reason, they grab a lot of attention in the world. During the early 17th century, which is commonly known as the Age of Enlightenment, a philosophical movement developed where intellectuals, philosophers and theologians saw moral and social problems with organised religions. Biblical stories were in contradiction with new scientific discoveries and as a result, these thinkers began to use ‘reason’ to attempt to understand knowledge of the divine and absolute truth. It can be understood as the ‘religion of nature’, meaning that one could understand God through reason, rationality and an objective inquiry into natural phenomena. This movement was called Deism and in this video, we will be looking to understand this philosophy, including its historical origins, its rationality and also its criticisms in the 21st century. I hope you enjoy this video and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities.Sources:Piland, Tiffany (2011). "The Influence and Legacy of Deism in Eighteenth Century America". Master of Liberal Studies Theses.Natural Religion and the Nature of Religion.The Legacy of Deism, Peter Byrne 2013.Basil Willey, The Seventeenth Century Background: Studies in the Thought of the Age in Relation to Poetry and Religion, 1934, p.59ff.Sarfati, Yusuf (15 April 2019). "State Monopolization of Religion and Declining Piety in Turkey". Berkley Forum. Washington, D.C.: Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs (Georgetown University). Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2022.Hume, David (1779). The Natural History of Religion. “The primary religion of mankind arises chiefly from an anxious fear of future events; and what ideas will naturally be entertained of invisible, unknown powers, while men lie under dismal apprehensions of any kind, may easily be conceived. Every image of vengeance, severity, cruelty, and malice must occur, and must augment the ghastliness and horror which oppresses the amazed religionist. .. And no idea of perverse wickedness can be framed, which those terrified devotees do not readily, without scruple, apply to their deity.” (Section XIII)
Why Religious People Are Happier. All Things Humanities 2022-08-11 | In the 21st century, discussions about well-being, happiness and mental health are often spoken about. We are bombarded with advertisements and campaigns about these ideals and when speaking about happiness, religion is eventually brought into the conversation. In the United States, ‘actively religious people are more likely to describe themselves as ‘very happy’ in comparison to those who are less religious in the US. The same study tells us that ‘people who are active in religious congregations tend to be happier and more civically engaged than those who are unaffiliated to a religion. This is a point worth noting, given we have been told by particular intellectuals like Christopher Hitchens that religion is evil and as he says it ‘poisons everything’. In this video, we will be looking at why religious people are ‘happier’ and attempt to understand the psychological, spiritual and sociological basis for this occurrence. All videos on this channel are properly researched and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities. Sources:pewresearch.org/religion/2019/01/31/religions-relationship-to-happiness-civic-engagement-and-health-around-the-world/#:~:text=People%20who%20are%20active%20in,than%20two%20dozen%20other%20countries.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/01/31/are-religious-people-happier-healthier-our-new-global-study-explores-this-questionThoits, Peggy A. 2011. “Mechanisms Linking Social Ties and Support to Physical and Mental Health.” Journal of Health and Social Behavior.Wilson, Derek (2007). Out of the Storm: The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther. London: Hutchinson. ISBN 978-0-09-180001-7.
Why China Will Not Last This Decade - Peter Zeihan All Things Humanities 2022-08-09 | With tensions heating up between the United States and China, questions are being asked about the future of US global dominance, with China seen as the rising power to dethrone Uncle Sam. Peter Zeihan, a political strategist sees this picture very differently, arguing that China lacks many qualities to overtake the United States of America. Contrary to popular opinion, Peter Zeihan insists that the CHinese system is facing collapse and in this video, we will look at Peter Zeihan’s views on the future of China to see why China, as a country, will not last this decade. I hope you enjoy this video and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities.Full Video at youtube.com/watch?v=Wi_nFz1CJSI&t=1114s&ab_channel=IowaPorkIndustryCenter
God is Not Dead - Why Atheism Cannot Kill God All Things Humanities 2022-08-04 | In 1882, the famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzche pronounced that ‘God is dead’. Nietzsche believed that the age of enlightenment had eliminated the possibility of the existence of God with discoveries in science and philosophy supposedly delegitimizing belief. For example, science showed us that we had no reason to believe in mythological creatures, delegitimizing any religious story that involved such beings. In the early 2000s, new atheism came to power with thinkers such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens and Daniel Dennett (4 Horsemen), publicly criticising religion, superstition and quote un quote ‘irrationalism’. All 4 of these men have been inspired by the Enlightenment but have extended their thinking to disregard God and belief in its entirety. These ideas are also prevalent in other contemporary thinkers such as Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Stephen Fry. This cultural movement gripped millions of followers through the media as these thinkers began to dominate public intellectual discourse. However, in 2022, there seems to be a resurgence of religious and spiritual guided thinkers such as Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro and the Sadhguru who have been able to rebut some of the claims held by the New Atheists. Instead, these figures have climbed to popularity, recognising God, creation and the divine in their works. This video will aim to evaluate the intellectual history of the early 21st century and potentially decipher whether we are experiencing a Renaissance in 2022. All videos on this channel are researched by academic books and scholarly articles and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities.
Is Andrew Tate Correct on Islam? All Things Humanities 2022-07-26 | Popular online personality and kickboxer Andrew Tate has been vocal about religious belief and particular Islam on TikTok, Youtube and Instagram. Tate has lots to say about Islam and its practice and in this video, we will be looking at his views and whether they are true in the Islamic tradition. I hope you enjoy this video and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities.
In the 21st century, there are people still worshiping Greek gods. All Things Humanities 2022-07-22 | We sit in history classes at school and at university and study the fascinating Greek gods as a thing of the past. But belief in the Greek Gods is not over. Leaders of the Hellenic movement in Greece claimed that in 2005, there were as many as 2000 adherents partaking in pagan Greek practices with an additional 100,000 who were interested in doing so too. While in 2022, we refer to ancient Greek religion as ‘mythology’, yet we are still seeing the practice of Greek religion in the 21st century. In this video, we will be looking at modern Hellenism, what it looks like and why it is still practiced in the 21st century. I hope you enjoy this video and you’re watching All Things Humanities.Sources:https://www.ysee.gr/index-english.htmlCarassava, A., Protesters Beseech the Gods at the Acropolis. The New York Times, 31 August 2008"Heliodete weekly ritual". Labrys.gr. Retrieved 10 June 2014."ARÆTÍ: VIRTUE IN HELLENISMOS". hellenicgods.org. Retrieved 21 July 2022
The site of the Boston Massacre. 9 British soldiers shot five Americans for revolting against them! All Things Humanities 2022-07-21 | ...
Orthodox Christianity is in Decline... Except for in Ethiopia. All Things Humanities 2022-07-20 | The Orthodox Church is in Decline. Orthodox Christians have been declining as a share of the overall Christian population and the overall global population. The faster growth of Protestants, Catholics and non-Christians has meant that the Orthodox Church is becoming smaller and smaller in the world’s population. While Orthodoxy collapses, it is strongly emerging in Africa and specifically, Ethiopia. Ethiopia has the largest Orthodox Christian population outside Europe, and, by many measures, Orthodox Ethiopians have much higher levels of religious commitment than do Orthodox Christians in the faith’s heartland of Central and Eastern Europe. In this video, we will be looking at why the Orthodox population has been in decline and why Ethiopia is now the world’s second largest Orthodox population after Russia. I hope you enjoy this video and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities. Video on secularisation and the Decline of Christianity: youtu.be/qUsuksABwPgSources:pewresearch.org/religion/2017/11/08/orthodox-christianity-in-the-21st-century/#:~:text=Today%2C%20just%2012%25%20of%20Christians,traditions%20in%20the%2021st%20century.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/11/28/ethiopia-is-an-outlier-in-the-orthodox-christian-world/#:~:text=Still%2C%20in%202010%2C%20the%2036,3%25%20of%20the%20Orthodox%20total.Hastings, Adrian. 1999. “150-550.” In Hastings, Adrian, ed. “A World History of Christianity.” Also see Kirkorian, Mesrob K. 2010. “Christology of the Oriental Orthodox Churches: Christology in the Tradition of the Armenian Apostolic Church.” Veronis, Luke A. 2008. “Eastern Orthodox Missions.” In “Encyclopedia of Christianity Online.” Also see Stokoe, Mark and Leonid Kishkovsky. 1995. “Orthodox Christians in North America (1794-1994).
Why Jehovahs Witnesses Deny Blood Transfusions. All Things Humanities 2022-07-19 | Around the world, there have been many instances where Jehovah’s Witnesses have denied blood transfusions as a medical treatment and as a result, these adherents have died. Jehovah’s Witnesses are a restorationist Christian denomination group with millions of adherents who are best known for denying blood transfusions. This has been brought to attention given that many other Christian denominations are willing to accept blood transfusions. In this video, we will aim to understand the reason why Jehovah’s Witnesses are denying blood transfusions and where it stems from in their religious beliefs. All videos on this channel are supported by academic and scholarly resources, I hope you enjoy this video and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities.Biblical Verses: Psalm 16Leviticus 17:11-12Deuteronomy 12:271 Chronicles 11:17-19Acts 15:19-21Sources: mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blood-transfusion/about/pac-20385168Reasoning From the Scriptures. Watch Tower Society. 1989. pp. 70–75.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/watchtower-societyElder, Lee (2000). "Why some Jehovah's Witnesses accept blood and conscientiously reject official Watchtower Society blood policy". Journal of Medical Ethics. The Associated Jehovah's Witnesses for Reform on Blood. 26: 375–380.Holden, Andrew (2002). Jehovah's Witnesses: Portrait of a Contemporary Religious Movement. Routledge.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/jehovahs-witness-choose-between-life-23327031
Why Homosexuality is Wrong in Christianity. All Things Humanities 2022-07-15 | The Bible is at the heart of Christian morality. For some, it has been the source of morality and for others it has been rather an aid to moral improvement. For some thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, all ethical principles were discernible by human reason alone, with Christ and the apostles adding a few details to the moral law and the laws of the universe. This is worth noting with the topic of homosexuality, which in 2022 is more prevalent than ever. The growing acceptance of homosexuality in Western culture has raised concerns with Enlightenment inspired thinkers and traditional understandings of Christianity and Christian culture. This is because a large portion society think that homosexuality is in direct conflict with Christian teaching and in this video, we will be attempting to understand whether this is true. To answer this question, I will be investigating both the Old Testament and the New Testament to determine whether homnosexuality is a sin in the Christian tradition. I hope you enjoy this video and without further adieu, you’re watching All Things Humanities.Sources:biblegateway.comWhen Christianity and Homosexuality Collide:Understanding the Potential Intrapersonal ConflictNasrudin Subhi PhD & David Geelan PhD, (2012), Journal of Homosexuality.Question of Truth : Christianity and HomosexualityGareth Moore and Moore, (2003), Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Why Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. All Things Humanities 2022-07-12 | Islam is the worsts fastesting growing religious group. Muslims will grow more than twice as fast as the overall world population between 2015 and 2060 and in the second half of this century, it will likely surpass Christianity as the world’s largest religious group. As we like to ask on this channel, why is this happening? In this video, I will be evaluating the growth of Islam in the world and what the future outlook may be for religious demographics. I hope you enjoy this video and you’re watching All Things Humanities.Sources:Johnson, Todd M.; Grim, Brian J. (25 March 2013). The World's Religions in Figures: An Introduction to International Religious Demography. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781118323038. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2017.Charles F. Westoff and Tomas Frejka, “Religiousness and Fertility Among European Muslims,” Population and Development Review 33, no. 4 (2007): 785-809.prb.org/resources/do-muslims-have-more-children-than-other-women-in-western-europe/#:~:text=The%20dramatic%20decline%20in%20Iran's,have%20children%20soon%20after%20immigrating.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/04/06/why-muslims-are-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religious-grouppewresearch.org/religion/2011/01/27/the-future-of-the-global-muslim-population
Why the Chinese Communist Party is Destroying the Uyghur People. All Things Humanities 2022-07-11 | The Chinese Communist Party has been accused of committing crimes against humanity and even genocide against the Uyghur population in the north-western region of Xinjiang. The Ugyhur population are mostly a Muslim ethnic group in the north-western China with an approximated population of 12 million. In particular, the Chinese government have arrested uyghurs with limited evidence, enforced them into labor, suppressed their religious practices, forced abortions and have politcally indoctrinated them with the message of the Party. But as we like to ask on this channel, Why is this happening? In this video, I will be looking at the Uyghur genocide and why it has been happening in China’s Xinjiang province. You’re watching All Things Humanities.SourcesAbbas, Rushan (2021). "The Rise of Global Islamophobia and the Uyghur Genocide". The Brown Journal of World Affairs. 28 (1)Joanne Smith Finley, Why Scholars and Activists Increasingly Fear a Uyghur Genocide in Xinjiang, Journal of Genocide Research 2021."One million Muslim Uighurs held in secret China camps: UN panel". Al Jazeera. 10 August 2018. aljazeera.com/news/2018/8/10/one-million-muslim-uighurs-held-in-secret-china-camps-un-panelbbc.com/news/world-asia-china-22278037
Why Christianity is in Decline in the West. All Things Humanities 2022-07-04 | A key pillar to Western history is the belief in God and particularly the Judeo-Christian worldview. Movements such as the Renaissance in Europe helped the West find a delicate balance between religious belief and scientific advancement, which helped Europe become the hub of progress and prosperity. In the West, religious belief and specifically Christianity has been in steady decline. In this video, I will be unpacking why the West has been steering away from Christianity. For the purposes of this video, I will be focussing on the religious demographics of Europe and the United States. I hope you enjoy this video and you’re watching All Things Humanities. Sources: Paul Silas Peterson, The Decline of Established Christianity in the Western World: Interpretations and Responses (2017), London.Pew Research Centre pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/#:~:text=Today%2C%2017%25%20of%20Americans%20say,and%20now%20stands%20at%2031%25.blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2016/09/05/religion-is-in-decline-in-the-west-and-america-is-no-exception/#:~:text=The%20overall%20level%20of%20belief,the%20passing%20of%20each%20generation.
Why Head Coverings in Islam are Religious and Not Cultural. All Things Humanities 2022-06-30 | In the contemporary world, there are often debates about whether head coverings in Islam are religious commandments or are the consequence of culture. Head coverings, particularly the hijab and burqa are often scrutinised in public and when further questions are asked, many are unsure as to whether headcoverings are religious commandments or are the by-product of culture.In this video, I will investigate the basis of headcoverings in Islam and whether they are religious commandments or not. All videos on this channel are properly researched with scholarly articles and academic books and without further adieu, You’re watching All Things Humanities. Sources:al-islam.org/hijab-muslim-womens-dress-islamic-or-cultural-sayyid-muhammad-rizvi/quran-and-hijabhttp://islamicsufism.org/the-reality-of-hijab/verses-about-hijab-in-the-holy-quranIbrahim B. Syed, article on Women in Islam: Hijab, (Islamic Research Foundation International, Inc, Louisville , KY. November 3, 1998)
Why Russia Invaded Ukraine. All Things Humanities 2022-06-27 | On Thursday the 24th of February, Russia invaded Ukraine and ever since, the region has been decimated under intense missile strikes and millions of people from Ukraine have been displaced. But why has this happened? In this video, I will be evaluating the causes of the Ukraine-Russian conflict of 2022 and attempt to present an objective perspective as to why Vladimir Putin has invaded Ukraine. This video has been composed with research from leading historians, political scientists and geopolitical analysts to shape my views.Sources:John Mearshimer, PhD International Relationsmearsheimer.comPeter Zeihan, DisUnited NationsPeter Zeihan, zeihan.comSzayna, Thomas S. (29 October 1997). "The Enlargement of NATO and Central European Politics". Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
ALEXANDER THE GREAT: GREEK OR NORTH MACEDONIAN? All Things Humanities 2022-06-02 | Till this day, the debate of whether Alexander the Great is Macedonian/North Macedonian or Greek still remains prevalent. Both North Macedonia and Greece claim Alexander the Great to be their own and in this video, I will be breaking down the arguments and reasons of both sides to determine whether Alexander the Great was ‘Greek’ or North Macedonian. You’re watching All Things HistorySources: Herodotus, Histories. Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War
PART 3: DECADE OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION - DECIUS TO VALERIAN All Things Humanities 2022-05-30 | From the years 249 to 260, large changes in the treatment of Christians took place. During this period, Blanket persecutions took place across the entire territory of the Roman Empire in comparison to sporadic and unexpected persecutions of Christians covered in Part 2 of this series. In Part 3 of this series, we will be looking at the Decade of persecution from Decius to Valerian. Without further adieu, you’re watching All Things History.Sources: Cyprian, Letters.Cyprian, On the Lapsed.Eusebius, Church History.Kinzig, W., and Bockmuehl, M. Christian Persecution in Antiquty (2021). Baylor University Press.
