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Religion

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Knocking on Doors to Sell a Fake Religion
The hosts discuss the idea of creating a YouTube series where they go around knocking on doors with missionaries and offering their thoughts on religion.
1:17:45 - 1:21:25 (03:40)
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Religion
Summary

The hosts discuss the idea of creating a YouTube series where they go around knocking on doors with missionaries and offering their thoughts on religion. They also touch on the importance of quality time spent with loved ones.

Episode
Lessons From Sam's New Business Venture, High Stakes Gambling, and More
Podcast
My First Million
The Replacements for Religion
The decline of religion in many parts of the world has been replaced by culture, such as music, literature, and philosophy.
1:10:53 - 1:18:12 (07:19)
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Religion
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The decline of religion in many parts of the world has been replaced by culture, such as music, literature, and philosophy. The School of Life offers classes, books, events, and a YouTube channel to help people find meaning and solutions to problems beyond what books can offer.

Episode
#118: How Philosophy Can Change Your Life, Alain de Botton
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The Making of Satan
Exploring the origins of the devil as a character in various religions and mythologies, and how those influences shaped the devil into the figure we know today.
10:46 - 17:48 (07:01)
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Religion
Summary

Exploring the origins of the devil as a character in various religions and mythologies, and how those influences shaped the devil into the figure we know today.

Episode
Selects: How Satanism Works
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Egyptian Wisdom Literature and the Ten Commandments
The foundation for the Ten Commandments may have been laid in Egyptian wisdom literature, which does not imply a contradiction with the Christian faith as all religions may be telling the same story.
1:01:34 - 1:15:52 (14:18)
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Religion
Summary

The foundation for the Ten Commandments may have been laid in Egyptian wisdom literature, which does not imply a contradiction with the Christian faith as all religions may be telling the same story. The story of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai may be traced back to his knowledge of Egyptian royalty's rights and wisdom literature.

Episode
#267: Noah Huisman – The World's Most Underrated Philosopher
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
Exploring Personal Faith Journeys with Comedian Pete Holmes
Comedian Pete Holmes discusses personal faith journeys and the transitions made by his own family members, including his father's shift to Orthodox Judaism.
07:15 - 09:51 (02:36)
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Religion
Summary

Comedian Pete Holmes discusses personal faith journeys and the transitions made by his own family members, including his father's shift to Orthodox Judaism.

Episode
Laugh Hard w/ Louis C.K. | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 169
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Fighting and Faith
The speaker reminisces about his desire to fight and his religious curiosity.
1:09:54 - 1:14:20 (04:26)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker reminisces about his desire to fight and his religious curiosity.

Episode
#43 Eddie Penney - SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU Operator
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
Allegations of Lifetime Vows and Collateral at a Religious Group
A group is being accused of making members sign lifetime vows of obedience and giving collateral to join.
29:04 - 32:14 (03:10)
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Religion
Summary

A group is being accused of making members sign lifetime vows of obedience and giving collateral to join. One young woman was excitedly told by her master that she had to give collateral to join.

Episode
Collateral Damage
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The Eternal Verities
In this episode, the concept of eternal verities is discussed, along with the ways in which humans often fall short of them.
1:29:57 - 1:34:11 (04:13)
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Religion
Summary

In this episode, the concept of eternal verities is discussed, along with the ways in which humans often fall short of them. The conversation also touches on the dangers of dogmatic religion and its potential to produce atrocity.

Episode
#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The Gospel of Tuna
This essay recounts the history of the Unification Church's (aka the Moonies) business ventures, including the founding of the American Tuna fishing company, and reflects on the author's personal experience with the church's influence in his family's life.
43:47 - 44:59 (01:11)
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Religion
Summary

This essay recounts the history of the Unification Church's (aka the Moonies) business ventures, including the founding of the American Tuna fishing company, and reflects on the author's personal experience with the church's influence in his family's life.

Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘The Untold Story of Sushi in America’
Podcast
The Daily
Religion and Morality
The conversation touches on the appeal of religion, the separation of morality from religion, and the implementation of ideas.
1:53:59 - 1:56:53 (02:54)
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Religion
Summary

The conversation touches on the appeal of religion, the separation of morality from religion, and the implementation of ideas. The speaker also expresses frustration with discussions about wrong ideas rather than positive ones.

Episode
#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Extreme opinions from religious leaders
The speaker criticizes the extreme opinions of religious leaders like Paige Patterson and Paul Pressler, and mocks the lack of life experience of Mormon missionaries.
43:24 - 47:15 (03:50)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker criticizes the extreme opinions of religious leaders like Paige Patterson and Paul Pressler, and mocks the lack of life experience of Mormon missionaries. They also make a disturbing comment about a fictional hierarchy of children on a private hunting preserve.

Episode
Part One: How The Southern Baptist Convention Was Taken Over By Republicans and Child Molesters
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Challenging Religious Beliefs
The podcast host and guests discuss how their views on religion have evolved and how it has impacted their relationships with others.
31:37 - 37:40 (06:02)
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Religion
Summary

The podcast host and guests discuss how their views on religion have evolved and how it has impacted their relationships with others. They share personal experiences and insights on the challenges of questioning and challenging religious beliefs.

Episode
814 Penn Jillette: Building the Longest Running Act in Vegas
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The Control of Sexuality in Religious Communities
The speaker describes the negative feelings and belittlement experienced when facing control of one's personal relationships due to the influence of religious communities, and highlights the importance of personal responsibility.
21:47 - 25:56 (04:09)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker describes the negative feelings and belittlement experienced when facing control of one's personal relationships due to the influence of religious communities, and highlights the importance of personal responsibility.

Episode
Submit
Podcast
Faith on Trial: Hillsong
The Fall of the Buddhafield: Surviving Members Tell All (Part 2)
Nicole shares her experience working briefly at the temple and how things started to change after the Phoenix New Times article came out.
00:00 - 01:24 (01:24)
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Religion
Summary

Nicole shares her experience working briefly at the temple and how things started to change after the Phoenix New Times article came out. She was not getting the training she had signed up for so decided to leave before she heard about the raid.

Episode
Mystic Mother | 5. The Charges
Podcast
Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The Limits of Human Understanding of a God-like Being
The human concept of an all-powerful, omnipotent being is limited by our own physical form and perspective, making it impossible for us to truly comprehend what it means to be God-like.
47:52 - 50:07 (02:14)
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Religion
Summary

The human concept of an all-powerful, omnipotent being is limited by our own physical form and perspective, making it impossible for us to truly comprehend what it means to be God-like.

Episode
Solving The Unsolvable
Podcast
Distractible
Vision of a Future Helped by Jesus & Ad for Athena Club Razor
The speaker shares a vision of Jesus coming before his second coming to establish his people and appreciating their righteousness.
29:07 - 34:52 (05:44)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker shares a vision of Jesus coming before his second coming to establish his people and appreciating their righteousness. The text also includes an ad for Athena Club's razor kit, which has skin guards to prevent razor burn and comes with blade heads, a magnetic hook, and a handle color of choice.

Episode
Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
Podcast
SERIALously?!
The Importance of Objectivity and Religion's Role in Spiritual Practice
The guest speaker shares his thoughts on the importance of maintaining objectivity in spiritual and religious practices and how formalized religion can act as a middleman in connecting with a higher power.
17:39 - 24:26 (06:47)
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Religion
Summary

The guest speaker shares his thoughts on the importance of maintaining objectivity in spiritual and religious practices and how formalized religion can act as a middleman in connecting with a higher power.

Episode
Hour 2: NFL Sunday Ticket Is How Much? & Russell Crowe
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Prayer for Jewish Friends to Know Jesus
The speaker presents a prayer for his Jewish friends to come to know Jesus and for all of us to have our hearts softened and minds opened to receive Him.
12:34 - 14:54 (02:19)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker presents a prayer for his Jewish friends to come to know Jesus and for all of us to have our hearts softened and minds opened to receive Him.

Episode
Day 84: The Claim of Savior
Podcast
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The Negative Effects of Punishing Children with Religion
Punishing children with religion may give them a negative image and cause spiritual trauma, defeating the purpose of the religion.
02:58 - 13:05 (10:07)
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Religion
Summary

Punishing children with religion may give them a negative image and cause spiritual trauma, defeating the purpose of the religion.

Episode
43: Marcus Wesson: The Evil Vampire King Of Fresno
Podcast
Lights Out
Parents' Influence on Religious Affiliation
The guest speaker shares how her Jewish mother's lack of religious guidance led her to eventually become involved with the church.
11:37 - 13:55 (02:17)
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Religion
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The guest speaker shares how her Jewish mother's lack of religious guidance led her to eventually become involved with the church.

Episode
"Chelsea Handler"
Podcast
SmartLess
Native Peoples and Settler's Religious Beliefs
Native peoples took on some religious beliefs of the Christian settlers.
30:36 - 39:50 (09:14)
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Religion
Summary

Native peoples took on some religious beliefs of the Christian settlers. A woman who lost her partner to death due to frigid weather was afraid of becoming a windigo if she ate his flesh, and she left him in her shelter due to her beliefs.

Episode
15: Stranded in Isle Royale National Park with Windigo
Podcast
National Park After Dark
Inappropriate Comments from a Priest
A man recalls a conversation with Father Williams, who made fun of his height and commented on his friend's mother in a derogatory manner, while also referencing inappropriate comments made by Father Dub towards his friend.
19:58 - 21:40 (01:41)
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Religion
Summary

A man recalls a conversation with Father Williams, who made fun of his height and commented on his friend's mother in a derogatory manner, while also referencing inappropriate comments made by Father Dub towards his friend.

Episode
Ep 394 - McCusker Fambly Fuckjob (feat. Swim, Spud, & Billy)
Podcast
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Custody battle over religious beliefs
A woman shares her custody battle experience and how her husband didn't want their sons to attend any religious services, which led to a court allowing supervised visitation for a certain timeframe while she was at church.
57:40 - 1:03:00 (05:19)
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Religion
Summary

A woman shares her custody battle experience and how her husband didn't want their sons to attend any religious services, which led to a court allowing supervised visitation for a certain timeframe while she was at church.

Episode
The Susan Powell Case Files | Topaz Mountain | 12
Podcast
Cold
The Inspiring Story of a Pastor's Dedication to His Church
Despite financial challenges and personal obstacles, Jim, a pastor in a low-income community, puts his heart and soul into his church with the help of his dedicated partner.
03:13 - 15:18 (12:04)
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Religion
Summary

Despite financial challenges and personal obstacles, Jim, a pastor in a low-income community, puts his heart and soul into his church with the help of his dedicated partner.

Episode
Jonestown Massacre [Apocalyptic Cult] Who Was Jim Jones?
Podcast
Murder, Mystery & Makeup
Jewish or Black, Anything Else Talk About Religion
A conversation about the difficulty in pronouncing the surname Schlesinger turns into a discussion about assumptions and stereotypes surrounding race and religion.
00:00 - 01:56 (01:56)
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Religion
Summary

A conversation about the difficulty in pronouncing the surname Schlesinger turns into a discussion about assumptions and stereotypes surrounding race and religion.

Episode
Iliza Shlesinger Reveals Big Company Scam | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #91
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast