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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 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
Reflections on Concentration Camp Work and Belief in a Loving God
The speaker reflects on the pointless work of Jewish concentration camp prisoners and how it relates to questioning the belief in a loving, protective God after experiences of tragic loss such as 9-11 or the pandemic.
1:13:54 - 1:20:51 (06:56)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker reflects on the pointless work of Jewish concentration camp prisoners and how it relates to questioning the belief in a loving, protective God after experiences of tragic loss such as 9-11 or the pandemic.

Episode
#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The Value of Common Myths and Religion in Society
As we expand our knowledge and understanding of the world, the need for a "god bucket" to explain the unknown becomes less necessary.
56:47 - 1:01:41 (04:53)
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Religion
Summary

As we expand our knowledge and understanding of the world, the need for a "god bucket" to explain the unknown becomes less necessary. However, there may still be value in common myths and religion as a way to unify and connect people.

Episode
#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Theories about Angels and the Fall of Humanity
The theory is that God had revealed his plan to create human beings who are spirit and flesh.
06:17 - 12:43 (06:26)
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Religion
Summary

The theory is that God had revealed his plan to create human beings who are spirit and flesh. The fall of humanity, according to this theory, was due to the disobedient choice of the first parents influenced by a seductive voice opposed to God out of envy.

Episode
Day 55: The Fall of the Angels
Podcast
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Patron Saints
In this snippet, the speaker mentions the idea of finding patron saints associated with different aspects such as weight loss, nice cars and healing.
36:42 - 39:09 (02:26)
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Religion
Summary

In this snippet, the speaker mentions the idea of finding patron saints associated with different aspects such as weight loss, nice cars and healing.

Episode
Bert’s Biggest Fears | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 179
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 Influence of Religion on Society
The speaker discusses the positive impact of religion on society while acknowledging his belief that it's not God who made us religious.
40:33 - 46:57 (06:23)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker discusses the positive impact of religion on society while acknowledging his belief that it's not God who made us religious. He points out the influence of norms and traditions, citing the example of the stoic morning routine.

Episode
#644: Jonathan Haidt — The Coddling of the American Mind, How to Become Intellectually Antifragile, and How to Lose Anger by Studying Morality
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Learning from Religion
A spiritual individual shares how his experience with prayer and religion helped him learn to challenge his thinking and mentality.
05:26 - 10:49 (05:22)
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Religion
Summary

A spiritual individual shares how his experience with prayer and religion helped him learn to challenge his thinking and mentality. He reflects on how what he learned from the practice aligns with current teachings by psychologists, doctors, and quantum physicists.

Episode
692 The Power of The Mind (And How I Think) with Rob Murgatroyd
Podcast
The School of Greatness
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
The Religious Fervor Surrounding Berkshire Hathaway
The fragmentation of religion has caused some to turn to Berkshire Hathaway with a religious-like fervor and trust in Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, as they speak about their experiences with the company at an annual meeting.
44:54 - 50:49 (05:54)
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Religion
Summary

The fragmentation of religion has caused some to turn to Berkshire Hathaway with a religious-like fervor and trust in Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, as they speak about their experiences with the company at an annual meeting.

Episode
#294: Michael Girdley – $100M CEO On Common Mistakes People Make In Their 20s
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
The Great Commission and Uncontacted Peoples
The belief that people cannot be saved without choice and that they cannot choose to accept God without knowing about it drives groups to keep a database of uncontacted peoples so they can try to share the Christian faith with them, often with disastrous consequences.
20:05 - 23:37 (03:31)
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Religion
Summary

The belief that people cannot be saved without choice and that they cannot choose to accept God without knowing about it drives groups to keep a database of uncontacted peoples so they can try to share the Christian faith with them, often with disastrous consequences.

Episode
Part Two: How The Southern Baptist Convention Was Taken Over By Republicans and Child Molesters
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
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
A Childhood Encounter with a Sex Magazine
In this episode, the speaker talks about their first encounter with a sex magazine and how it opened up a world they didn't even know existed due to the strict religious upbringing they had.
14:10 - 16:54 (02:43)
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Religion
Summary

In this episode, the speaker talks about their first encounter with a sex magazine and how it opened up a world they didn't even know existed due to the strict religious upbringing they had.

Episode
Terry Crews' Decision That Almost Ended His Hollywood Career | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #68
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The Influence of Netflix Documentaries on Religion
The speaker expresses a belief that Netflix documentaries have ruined religion for viewers, drawing a comparison to the way true crime documentaries can lead people to see suspects in everything.
32:08 - 36:08 (04:00)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker expresses a belief that Netflix documentaries have ruined religion for viewers, drawing a comparison to the way true crime documentaries can lead people to see suspects in everything.

Episode
Ep 4: Are They Serious?! Discussing Headline-Grabbing Cases with Heather McDonald of Juicy Scoop!
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
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
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
The Rise of New Religions in Japan in the 1980s
Amidst a wave of consumerism in the 1980s, a religious awakening swept across Japan leading to the formation of numerous new religions, catering to people eager to embrace spiritual practices.
03:04 - 08:59 (05:55)
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Religion
Summary

Amidst a wave of consumerism in the 1980s, a religious awakening swept across Japan leading to the formation of numerous new religions, catering to people eager to embrace spiritual practices. One of the leaders, Shoko Asahara, initially drew inspiration from Chinese astrology and Taoism before delving into yoga, meditation and other secret traditions.

Episode
126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
Podcast
Lights Out
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
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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