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Religion

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Holiness Serpent Handling
People who handle snakes religiously do it through total and complete faith, a practice known as holiness serpent handling.
03:48 - 06:44 (02:56)
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Religion
Summary

People who handle snakes religiously do it through total and complete faith, a practice known as holiness serpent handling. The handling of snakes in this way is rarely seen in person but considered a sacred act for the participants.

Episode
Selects: How Snake Handlers Work
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Awkward Conversation with a Catholic Priest
The speaker recalls a cringe-worthy conversation with a Catholic priest who asked about his plans for having children.
05:57 - 09:09 (03:12)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker recalls a cringe-worthy conversation with a Catholic priest who asked about his plans for having children.

Episode
#54 - Atrium Closing Down, B2B Gifting & Curly Girl Hair
Podcast
My First Million
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
Difficulties in Discussing Religion with Children
A father struggles to discuss religion with his child due to the amount of pain and suffering it has caused throughout history.
2:09:04 - 2:13:12 (04:08)
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Religion
Summary

A father struggles to discuss religion with his child due to the amount of pain and suffering it has caused throughout history.

Episode
#290 – Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Religion and Beliefs
This podcast episode discusses the concept of religion and its association with nationalism and other beliefs like being a fan of a football team.
56:15 - 1:02:45 (06:30)
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Religion
Summary

This podcast episode discusses the concept of religion and its association with nationalism and other beliefs like being a fan of a football team. The speaker also examines whether atheists can be more theocratic than religious people and talks about the origins of religion according to anthropology.

Episode
#103 - Cosmic Skeptic - Veganism, Atheism and Morality
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
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
Exploring Religion, Family, and Identity
The speaker reflects on their relationship with their grandmother, their experience living with her, their career working in a nursery school for 30 years, and their understanding of God's inclusive nature.
39:12 - 42:49 (03:37)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker reflects on their relationship with their grandmother, their experience living with her, their career working in a nursery school for 30 years, and their understanding of God's inclusive nature.

Episode
#465: Jamie Foxx on Workout Routines, Success Habits, and Untold Hollywood Stories (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
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
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
Revelations and Justifications
A discussion about the mental gymnastics involved in using God as a justification for extreme actions, including murder and child marriage, as well as claims of divine revelation about game show appearances.
07:43 - 17:15 (09:32)
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Religion
Summary

A discussion about the mental gymnastics involved in using God as a justification for extreme actions, including murder and child marriage, as well as claims of divine revelation about game show appearances.

Episode
CULT KILLERS: The Case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell
Podcast
SERIALously?!
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
Prostitution, Religion and the First Amendment
Tracy, a woman charged with prostitution, has been barred from using a religious freedom defense in her trial.
15:33 - 21:58 (06:25)
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Religion
Summary

Tracy, a woman charged with prostitution, has been barred from using a religious freedom defense in her trial. The judge ruled that her beliefs cannot be used as a justification for breaking the law, even though she's still allowed to bring up her beliefs on a case-by-case basis.

Episode
Mystic Mother | 6. The Trial
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
The Church as Mother and Teacher
The church has always come together, invoked the Holy Spirit, and formulated a united faith that has been passed on throughout the world.
09:09 - 14:52 (05:42)
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Religion
Summary

The church has always come together, invoked the Holy Spirit, and formulated a united faith that has been passed on throughout the world. As a mother teaches her children to speak, the church teaches us the language of faith and introduces us to the understanding and life of faith.

Episode
Day 24: Unity of Faith
Podcast
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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
Stand-Up and Theology
The speaker recounts their experience doing stand-up and their preference for Jewish over Catholic theology due to the emphasis on questioning.
21:14 - 24:29 (03:14)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker recounts their experience doing stand-up and their preference for Jewish over Catholic theology due to the emphasis on questioning.

Episode
"John Mulaney"
Podcast
SmartLess
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
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
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
Religious Views on Bestiality
Comedian Joe Rogan and his guest discuss various religious views on bestiality and the consequences of engaging in such behavior.
27:23 - 32:15 (04:51)
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Religion
Summary

Comedian Joe Rogan and his guest discuss various religious views on bestiality and the consequences of engaging in such behavior.

Episode
Ep 386 - Cursed Is The Man (feat. Mike Rainey, Jon DelCollo, & Charles Blyzniuk)
Podcast
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
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
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Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast