Podcast appearances and mentions of Karen Armstrong

1. One big idea from Cole's sermon today, reflected in the work of Karen Armstrong, is the idea that “the gods we shape, shape us.” In other words, part of the theological work of mankind involves the creation and articulation of images and understandings of God. And those concepts, as they evolve alongside the cultures and contexts in which they exist, have an influence on the spiritual communities we create, and the way we live devout lives of faith. Spend a moment reflecting on this idea. Where might you have seen its fingerprints in your own experiences and/or life? In what ways has your own concept or God evolved as you have grown & changed? In what ways have those evolutions impacted the way you respond to God?2. Cole taught that the texts included in the Bible reflect a time period before early Christians were able to reconcile some important theological ideas:1) the Shema's insistence on oneness2) with the divine identity of Jesus (see Phil 2:6-11) &3) the real presence of the Spirit (see Acts 2)He said, “as the pages of the Bible come to a close…the early Christians had not really landed on a consensus about what in the world was going on with Jesus. They hadn't really come close to anything that resembles the doctrine of the trinity.” Cole shared Jaroslav Pelikan's idea that the dogma of the Trinity didn't have its origins in speculative theorizing, but instead, in the nature of the life that the early church lived as they pursued a deep commitment to Jesus. As they did so, they lived the idea of the trinity before they even understood it as a concept. It was out of that embodied truth that the language and more formed concepts were born. Cole suggested that, like those early Christians, we are constantly living and acting in accordance with something we haven't yet understood. How do you feel about the idea that early Christians lived ideas they didn't have language for or real understanding of, and that it's those ideas we embrace today in our faith? What questions surface for you as you contemplate that reality?In what ways do you see yourself living and acting in accordance with something you don't yet understand? What's challenging about that aspect of living? What's good about it?What do you think we can learn by living and acting in accordance with ideas we don't yet understand? What, if anything, is the value of this dynamic in our lives? 3. Cole also taught about a concept of God, widely embraced in Western Christianity, which is easily used as a convenient tool of empire. This God is pure and cut off from creation, set above the concerns of ordinary life. In this theological paradigm, empire gets to control access to God and how God comes to us. This removed inaccessible God doles out peace the same way empire doles out peace, as a benevolent, fleeting gift for those who can earn or deserve it. In contrast, an authentically communal God, a trinity inseparable from relationality, births communities in which God's presence and peace come by way of common relationship & common life. As Cole said, “this God is a community, and participation in cruciform community is to be caught up in God.” This allows church to be about connection, rather than getting people to accept some idea, behavior, or message. Reflect on these ideas for a moment. How do you feel about the idea that our Western concept of God is very congruent with the empire in which we live and operate? How does that make you feel about your own history with different churches and with the versions of God shaped by those communities? How do you understand the idea that “participation in cruciform community is to be caught up in God?” Do you understand it? What questions do you have about that idea and what it looks like? What parts seem clearer? Where have you seen that in practice in your own experiences?

Karen Armstrong, sister of John McConville, who was murdered in the 1976 Kingsmill Massacre, describes her feelings after seeing the Police Ombudsman report into the original police investigation.

El libro más reproducido de la historia es la Biblia, el texto sagrado de los cristianos. El núcleo central de la Biblia son los cuatro evangelios con los comienza el Nuevo Testamento. Evangelio viene del griego “euangelion”, que significa "buena noticia”. Durante los primeros tiempos esta buena noticia se transmitió de forma oral por los apóstoles, testigos oculares de la vida, milagros y pasión de Cristo. Tras su muerte fue necesario pasar a los relatos escritos que se fueron componiendo en la segunda mitad del siglo I d.C. Estos escritos, a los que los primeros cristianos se referían como Evangelios, no eran tanto biografías como interpretaciones teológicas destinadas a comunidades concretas. El mundo del primer cristianismo es el del imperio romano cuya infraestructura facilitó la difusión del mensaje cristiano. El judaísmo del Segundo Templo, plagado de sectas como los fariseos, los saduceos, los esenios o los zelotes, proporcionó el marco religioso. Las enseñanzas de Jesús sobre la Ley, el Templo y su propia identidad mesiánica dialogaron y chocaron con estas corrientes. La cultura helenística también influyó, especialmente a través del griego koiné, en el que se escribieron los Evangelios. La transmisión oral inicial implicaba memorización, pero presentaba demasiados riesgos para transmitir el mensaje. Fue en ese momento cuando se escribieron los cuatro Evangelios canónicos: Mateo, Marcos, Lucas y Juan. Se cree que fueron escritos entre el año 65 y el 110 por autores que no fueron testigos directos de la vida de Jesús, pero que se valieron de la tradición oral. Cada uno de estos evangelios es diferente aunque tienen muchas similitudes, especialmente los tres primeros, conocidos como sinópticos. El de Juan es seguramente el último en ser compuesto y el más especial en todos los aspectos, tanto desde el punto de vista literario como teológico. En los primeros siglos del cristianismo, coincidiendo con las persecuciones imperiales, cuando las comunidades eran aún pequeñas, aparecieron muchos más evangelios a los que se bautizó como apócrifos. Son mucho más numerosos estos apócrifos y los hay de varios tipos: gnósticos, de la infancia, de la pasión etc. Fueron todos excluidos del canon ya que no cumplían criterios básicos como apostolicidad, ortodoxia y aceptación universal. Uno de los problemas que tenían estos evangelios residía en la transmisión. Los textos se copiaban a mano en papiro y posteriormente en pergamino, lo que obligaba a ir copiándolos de nuevo pasado cierto tiempo ya que ambos materiales se degradan. Este proceso introdujo variantes en el texto que unas veces eran errores accidentales y otras cambios intencionales. Esto ocasionó que los exégetas evangélicos dedicasen mucho tiempo y esfuerzo a ir limpiando los textos para estandarizarlos en la medida de lo posible. . La canonización fue un proceso gradual que se extendió durante tres siglos hasta que, ya a finales del siglo IV, quedó establecido el canon de Nuevo Testamento con sus 27 libros y sus cuatro evangelios. Siglos más tarde, el Concilio de Trento los fijó definitivamente para los católicos y el sínodo de Jerusalén para los ortodoxos. Las iglesias protestantes también mantienen el mismo canon. Hay cientos de millones de ejemplares circulando en prácticamente todos los idiomas que se hablan en el mundo y también en los que se dejaron de hablar. No hay ningún otro texto que haya llegado tan lejos durante tanto tiempo. En El ContraSello 0:00 Introducción 3:51 Historia de los Evangelios 1:22:42 Historia del acero 1:27:31 Historia de la Guardia Civil - https://diazvillanueva.com/historia-informal-de-la-guardia-civil/ Bibliografía: - "Historia de la Biblia" de John Barton - https://amzn.to/4jBTStW - "Historia de la Biblia" de Karen Armstrong - https://amzn.to/3YE6yIH - "La historia del cristianismo" de Paul Jonhson - https://amzn.to/4jjNXKo - "Historia de la Iglesia cristiana" de Jesse L. Hurlbut - https://amzn.to/3GdNA5u - "Los Evangelios a la luz de la historia" de Bruno Bioul - https://amzn.to/3ElDkYl · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva #FernandoDiazVillanueva #fdv Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

"How does the concept of a 'limited God' differ from traditional theistic views, and what implications does this have for understanding the purpose of the universe and human existence?" John Vervaeke is joined by Phillip Goff to discuss his influential book, Why? The Purpose of the Universe, and his unique perspective on panpsychism. The duo discuss the intricate philosophical questions concerning the nature of consciousness, the purpose of the universe, and the existential meaning that interweaves with our fundamental worldview. Goff elucidates his nuanced yet respected stance on panpsychism, highlighting his academic contributions at Durham University. Goff introduces the concept of a "goddish" entity, explaining that the universe may have a sense of purpose or goal-directedness without adhering to traditional theistic views. Goff and John examine the commonalities between Goff's ideas and Neoplatonism, as well as Whitehead's process theology, noting the importance of a unifying principle in the universe. The dialogue also touches on holistic perspectives on health, highlighting the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Phillip Goff is a philosophy professor at Durham University, UK, who dedicates most of his time to unraveling the ultimate nature of reality. In his recent book, Why? The Purpose of the Universe (Oxford University Press, 2023), he explores the middle ground between traditional belief in God and secular atheism. Goff recently converted to a form of 'heretical Christianity,' which he discusses in this article and this interview. Some of the big themes of his research include the nature of consciousness, panpsychism, and the purpose of the universe. He also actively engages in philosophical debates on X and Bluesky and co-hosts the podcast Mind Chat with Keith Frankish, a philosopher who holds polar opposite views. Connect with a community dedicated to self-discovery and purpose, and gain deeper insights by joining our Patreon.   Notes:  (0:00) Introduction to the Lectern  (3:15) Philip Goff joins John to discuss Panpsychism (3:30) Background of Philip and his works   (6:00) Exploring the Concept of God and Purpose (9:00) Debating Theistic and Non-Theistic Views (11:30) Beyond Traditional Theism  (24:00) Eastern Orthodoxy and Neoplatonism (26:30) From Panpsychism to Faith (32:00) Challenging the Limited God  (37:00) Divine Creativity and Limitations (46:00) Exploring Panentheism and God's Nature (47:00) The Vine and the Branches - Unity with God (50:00) The Meaning Crisis and Existential Questions (53:00) Four Pillars of Meaning in Life (56:30) Purpose vs. Orientation in Life's Meaning (1:02:30)  ”There's a very important social role religion has played historically in bringing the community together, marking the seasons and the big moments of life, birth, coming of age, marriage, death. Giving people a framework and a focus for spiritual practice, a way of interpreting and responding to their deepest experiences.” (1:16:30) Reimagining Religion and Holistic Health (1:22:30) Parting Words   ---  Connect with a community dedicated to self-discovery and purpose, and gain deeper insights by joining our Patreon. The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission.   Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships.   John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon     Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode: Panpsychism Goddish entity Meaning Crisis Neoplatonism connection Whitehead's theology Holistic health Heretical Christianity John Hick Tim Mulgan David Bentley Hart Karen Armstrong Keith Frankish The Fifth Dimension The Interpretation of Religion Galileo's Error Fine-Tuning in Physics Cosmic Purpose and Human Contribution "The Interpretation of Religion" by John Hick "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis" by John Vervaeke "Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly False" by Thomas Nagel "Life After Faith" by Philip Kitcher "The Case for God" by Karen Armstrong   Quotes: "Every generation absorbs a worldview it can't see beyond. I think future historians will look back and ask, why did people ignore the evidence for cosmic purpose for so long?" (10:00)   "Faith is not about certainty; it's about trust—a way of interpreting your deepest experiences and shaping your fundamental life goals." (29:00)   "If there's purpose in the universe, maybe we can contribute to the meaning of existence itself. That's a powerful and hopeful idea." (1:01:00)   Philip Goff: Website | X | Podcast   —   Thank you for Listening!  

I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the essence of faith as something far beyond blind belief. Drawing from personal anecdotes, philosophy, and the insights of thinkers like Karen Armstrong, Carl Jung, Nietzsche, and Jordan Peterson, this essay delves into the transformative potential of uncertainty. It examines the pitfalls of modernity—our apathy, disconnection, and fear of the unknown—and contrasts them with the enduring wisdom of spiritual traditions, where faith is a path of devotion and discovery. Through stories of resilience, from Secondhand Lions to the teachings of Buddha and Christ, we uncover how embracing impermanence and the non-self can lead to liberation, healing, and a sense of wonder. Whether you're wrestling with your own questions about meaning or simply seeking a fresh perspective, this episode invites you to reimagine faith not as a set of dogmas but as a guiding light for navigating life's chaos and potential. Join us as we ask: What does it mean to truly believe—and why does it matter?

British religious historian and best-selling author Karen Armstrong explains why she thinks the West gets it wrong about Islam, and she discusses the Charter of Compassion campaign that she launched worldwide. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are  heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.

British religious historian and best-selling author Karen Armstrong explains why she thinks the West gets it wrong about Islam, and she discusses the Charter of Compassion campaign that she launched worldwide. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are  heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.

Ken and Betsey usually discuss politics. Today, they set aside the political turmoil in the headlines and discuss Christmas. Ken's most recent Substack reflects on the central scene that is the focus of the celebration of Christmas by Christians all around the world - the Nativity. Joseph. Mary. The baby Jesus. It's a wide-ranging conversation around literalism, fundamentalism, and a contemplation of what is real and true. From Charles Dickens to Karen Armstrong, they share their childhood experiences, Ken's performance of White Christmas in a posh restaurant with a couple of carolers in Victorian dress, and neighborhood displays of inflatable Santas, Snowmen, Grinches, Mickey and Minnie, and of course, Nativity scenes. Ken's Substack: The Nativity | Become a Patron Support the show

Wykład dr. hab. Mariusza Czubaja, Kawiarnia Naukowa 1a, 14 stycznia 2016 [59min] https://wszechnica.org.pl/wyklad/animal-narrans-o-potrzebie-opowiadania-historii/ Żyjemy w świecie opowieści. Ludzie w tworzonych przez siebie historiach, począwszy od pierwotnych tekstów kultury skończywszy na produktach współczesnej popkultury, powielają te same archetypy konstrukcji fabuły i osadzonych w niej bohaterów. Wykład Mariusza Czubaja, badacza kultury popularnej i literaturoznawcy oraz autora powieści kryminalnych, daje odpowiedzi na pytania, dlaczego ludzie niezależnie od szerokości geograficznej tworzą swoje opowieści w podobny sposób oraz do czego jest im to potrzebne. Prelegent podczas swojego wystąpienia odwołuje się do badań i koncepcji Arnolda van Gennepa, Josepha Cambella, Umberto Eco, Władimira Popowa i Claude'a Lévi-Straussa, Lee Childa i Karen Armstrong. Znajdź nas: https://www.youtube.com/c/WszechnicaFWW/ https://www.facebook.com/WszechnicaFWW1/ https://anchor.fm/wszechnicaorgpl---historia https://anchor.fm/wszechnica-fww-nauka https://wszechnica.org.pl/ #opowiadanie #historie #narracje #kultura #kawiarnianaukowa #popkultura

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Most progressive church goers have been exposed to academic criticism of the New Testament, especially as concerns the nature of the historical Jesus. After all, the Jesus Seminar has been around for 40 years, giving us those wonderful books by Marcus Borg, John Shelby Spong, Karen Armstrong, and Jon Dominic Crossan. Still, I have marveled at how church members can leave a brilliant lecture about the historical Jesus and in minutes, default to a kind of 4th century creedal set of beliefs about Jesus. This message attempts to challenge us to critically interrogate the image of Jesus we carry around in our heads.

In November of 1095, at the height of the Muslim invasion, Pope Urban II spoke from a platform outside the French city of Claremont, surrounded by an enormous crowd. There he roused noble knights and lords to defend Constantinople from a Muslim invasion and called them to retake Jerusalem for Christendom. In this episode, we talk about the men who answered the call, from Godfrey of Bouillon to Raymond of Toulouse. We'll discuss the People's Crusade, led by Peter the Hermit and Walter the Penniless, and the Princes' Crusade, led by men such as Godfrey. We'll also talk about why people today, from Bill Clinton to Barak Obama to Karen Armstrong, claim that the Crusades were an atrocity against Islam. Be sure to sign up at the King's Hall Patreon to get exclusive access to interviews with historians like Glenn Sunshine and to access the Deus Vault, a Patreon-exclusive podcast that goes deeper into the histories, mysteries, and heroes of Christendom.Alpine Gold Exchange Website: alpinegoldogden.comSet Up a Meeting: https://calendly.com/alpinegold/alpine-gold-consultation10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.Buy your beef or pork box today from Salt and Strings Butchery. Visit https://premierbodyarmor.com/kingshall and use promo code KINGSHALL for 10% off your order. Got questions? Reach out to customer service or send their President an email directly at alex@premierbodyarmor.com and speak to him yourself.Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial.Squirrelly Joe's Coffee.Visit their website here to purchase your first bag!Share Coffee. Serve Humbly. Live faithfully.Contact Private Family Banking Partner at banking@privatefamilybanking.com to set up a free private consultation and get started building wealth now and unto future generations. "For a free copy of a new book "Protect Your Money Now!  How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown" by Private Family Banking Partner, Chuck DeLadurantey,   go to www.protectyourmoneynow.net

Former nun Karen Armstrong makes a deeply felt argument rooted in history, and a lifetime of learning, and drawing on religions from all over the world.

Do you often feel overwhelmed and like there's never enough time in the day?  You're not alone.  As a too-busy solopreneur or small business owner, it's easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and lose sight of what really matters. So in this episode, Trudy Rankin shares the 5 powerful daily rituals that she uses to stay focused, boost productivity, and avoid burnout. Trudy brings a wealth of experience to the table, having run her own online business for nine years and helped hundreds of people grow their online businesses. We also talked about: Changing your focus with a thought-provoking spiritual reading or practice. The importance of taking a daily walk and engaging with nature. A four-step process for daily planning, review, and reflection. Incorporating mindfulness breaks throughout the day. Practicing gratitude before bedtime. Listen to this insightful episode to learn how to incorporate these simple yet effective daily rituals into your routine and start feeling more grounded, focused, and productive.  Want regular access to tips, techniques and advice from experts about growing your business? Sign up here. https://onlinebusinessliftoff.com/newsletter/ RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Book:  What's So Amazing About Grace by Phillip Yancey (affiliate link) Book:  The Case For God by Karen Armstrong (affiliate link) Book:  The Gift Of Pain:  Why We Hurt And What We Can Do About It  by Paul Brand and Phillip Yancey (affiliate link) Book:  Atomic Habits by James Clear (affiliate link) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Karen Armstrong shares with us how we can take principles from the past and apply them to contemporary challneges; namely, climate change.  In her article she discusses how we must meld mind and heart to arrive at a solution that is desperately needed. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

This discussion is a long time coming: Who is Mary of Magdala and what is she to the Christ? Is simply Christ's foremost and most advanced disciple? Is she fallen woman who was redeemed through the Christ as Pope Gregory claimed in the late 6th CE? Or was she much, much more? I want to make the case in this lecture for Mary as being the Shakti of Christ, the power by which the Incarnation and His holy Gospel was properly understood and spread, the power by which he is able to do what he does. I'll claim that she is to him what Sarada Devī is to Ramakrishna, Nitayananda is to Chaitanya, what Radha is to Krishna, Seeta to Rama etc. I'll do this by appealing to the philosophical principle of the Divine Feminine as first articulated by the Sāmkhya school and then refined by the Non-Dual Tāntrikas. Next week, we can perhaps have a more historical discussion about Mary Devī but today, I want to stick to the overarching philosophical principles of the Avatar and the Avatar's śakti! PS: I mentioned a book on Mary and said that it was written by Karen Armstrong but I was mistaken. It was actually the book "Mary Magdalene: Women, the Church, and the Great Deception" by Adriana Valerio that I was referencing. Forgive me! Lectures happen live on zoom every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and Friday at 6pm PST.  There's Q&A right after the lectures. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome!Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Happy New Year! In this episode, I briefly discuss the difference between spirituality and religion, share the various challenges that life presented me with in the month of December ("man plans, God laughs"), and talk about the box of my late paternal grandparents' courtship love letters that I acquired over Christmas. I also revisit some of my thoughts and feelings about Christmas and how my attitude about it has changed since last month, and I touch on some of the books I've been reading: The Case for God, by Karen Armstrong; Angle of Repose, by Wallace Stegner; On Becoming a Person, by Carl Rogers; and Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness, by Shunryu Suzuki.

ATENCIÓN: Con este programa no pretendemos ofender a nadie. Tan solo queremos arrojar luz sobre las cuestiones más sugestivas en torno a la figura de Jesucristo y el cristianismo. GRACIAS POR VUESTRA ATENCIÓN. ¡Abrimos las puertas de La Posada Del Cuervo! Jesús de Nazaret es el personaje con más misterio de todos los tiempos. Y el más influyente. Su paso por nuestro mundo lo cambió todo. Sin embargo, su vida está rodeada de enigmas que desembocan en interrogantes pendientes de ser respondidos. ¿Fue Jesús la persona que se describe en la Biblia? ¿Es el auténtico hijo de Dios? ¿Tiene sentido su muerte? En este programa os proponemos un viaje en el tiempo, a través de la historia y de las creencias. El objetivo final es que reflexionéis y que seáis vosotros quienes saquéis vuestras propias conclusiones. Para responder a todas las cuestiones más sugestivas que puedan surgir, contamos con el letrado en derecho y teólogo Jorge R. Junto a él, nos sumergiremos en un ciclón sobrenatural en busca de la verdad trascendental de la religión más popular de nuestro mundo. ¡Os invitamos a ser huéspedes en esta estancia! Bibliografía recomendada: - “ El arte perdido de las escrituras” Karen Armstrong - “Campos de Sangre” Karen Armstrong - ⁠“Comenzando desde Jerusalén: el cristianismo en sus comienzos II” James Dunn - ⁠“Jesús recordado: el cristianismo en sus comienzos I” James Dunn - ⁠“Los mitos hebreos” Robert Graves y Raphael Patai Contenido editado por el Alquimista de la Radio, Endika Ortiz de Zárate. Agradecimiento especial a José Ángel Novella por su aportación cinéfila de escenas sonoras en el programa. Si disfrutas de este programa... ¡recuerda que puedes ayudarnos indicando que te ha gustado el episodio con un "me gusta" ❤️ y dejando un comentario en el foro de iVoox! Si te gusta este Podcast, te invitamos a apoyar el programa de forma totalmente voluntaria. Como gesto de agradecimiento, este caserón del misterio abrirá sus puertas con contenido exclusivo para ti. Puedes contactar con nosotros a través de las siguientes vías de contacto: Instagram: https://instagram.com/laposadadelcuervo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Facebook: (Página) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063581487299 (Perfil) https://www.facebook.com/LaPosadaDelCuervo Twitter: https://twitter.com/posadadelcuervo?s=21 Email: laposadadelcuervo@gmail.com Whatsapp: +34 699719337 Telegram (Grupo): https://t.me/posadacuervo ¿Te gustaría llevarte un recuerdo de La Posada Del Cuervo? ¡Visita nuestra tienda oficial para hacerte con camisetas, tazas y otros souvenirs del misterio! Tienda Oficial: http://elalmacendelasmaravillas.es/es/12-la-posada-del-cuervo Puedes apoyar el programa con una donación a través de los siguientes medios: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/laposadadelcuervo Bizum: +34 699719337 ¡Gracias por ser huésped sonoro de La Posada Del Cuervo! Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

In this week's episode, host Margaret Walls talks about improving equity in urban park systems with Norma García-González, the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Catherine Nagel, the executive director of the City Parks Alliance. García-González discusses how data and community engagement have helped Los Angeles County increase the accessibility and quality of its urban park system. Nagel discusses similar efforts in other cities to create equitable urban park systems and the social, environmental, and economic value of parks in urban areas. References and recommendations: “Los Angeles Countywide Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment” by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation; https://lacountyparkneeds.org/final-report/ “Parks Needs Assessment Plus” by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation; https://lacountyparkneeds.org/pnaplus-report/ People, Parks, and Power: A National Initiative for Green Space, Health Equity, and Racial Justice from Prevention Institute; https://preventioninstitute.org/projects/people-parks-and-power “Park Equity, Life Expectancy, and Power Building” by Prevention Institute; https://coeh.ph.ucla.edu/park-equity-life-expectancy-and-power-building/ “The association of green space, tree canopy and parks with life expectancy in neighborhoods of Los Angeles” by Rachel Connolly, Jonah Lipsitt, Manal Aboelata, Elva Yañez, Jasneet Bains, and Michael Jerrett; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412023000582 “Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World” by Karen Armstrong; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671038/sacred-nature-by-karen-armstrong/

In this conversation Steve & Matt discuss: "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life" by Karen Armstrong "Swampland of the Soul: New Life is Dismal Places" by James Hollis "Morning Sun on a White Piano: Simple Pleasures & the Sacramental Life" by Dr. Robin R. Meyers "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship" by Rob Bell Also referenced: Spiral Dynamics - including it's coverage by Ken Wilber in "Integral Spirituality: A Startling New Role for Religion in the Modern and Postmodern World" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whistlepigbear/message

O fim do mundo é algo exclusivamente cristão ou mais culturas também já falavam ou ainda falam sobre isso? Separe trinta minutos do seu dia e aprenda com o professor Vítor Soares (@profvitorsoares) sobre o que foi a Ciência Nazista. - Se você quiser ter acesso a episódios exclusivos e quiser ajudar o História em Meia Hora a continuar de pé, clique no link: www.apoia.se/historiaemmeiahora - Compre nossas camisas, moletons e muito mais coisas com temática História na Lolja! www.lolja.com.br/creators/historia-em-meia-hora/ - PIX e contato: historiaemmeiahora@gmail.com Apresentação: Prof. Vítor Soares. Roteiro: Prof. Vítor Soares e Prof. Victor Alexandre (@profvictoralexandre) REFERÊNCIAS USADAS - Darmesteter, J. O Zend-Avesta. Clássicos Franklin, 2018. - Morris, Henry M (1985) [1983]. The Revelation Record. [S.l.]: Tyndale House and Creation Life - Collins, John J. (2010). The Apocalyptic Imagination: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Imagination 2ª ed. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. - Karen Armstrong, Uma história de Deus. - Mitologia Nórdica. Neil Gaiman

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Near the end of the extraordinary book that is the subject of this book lunch, The Disenchantment of the World, A Political History of Religion, the author, Marcel Gauchet, says the following about aesthetics, the very topic of our podcast: "The aesthetic experience seems to me amenable to a similar analysis, insofar as it can be related to a primordial source, which in turn attests the continuing existence of a relation to the world, a relation previously the basis of religious sentiment. The capacity for emotion art the sight of things arises from a basic mode of inscription in being, which connects us with what used to be the meaning of the sacred for thousands of years." Of course I read that passage when first I discovered this remarkable book, partly due to a now famous review of it in the New Republic by the late, great Jean Bethke Elshtain. It is not every host of a podcast who was reading The New Republic in the 1990s - and then going out and buying an obscure text on the recommendation of one The New Republic's writers. Of course the name Gauchet is far from the celebration and fame of the more familiar and famous writers on religion Elaine Pagels and Karen Armstrong. But I have always felt that his book is among the most important ones on the subject and, as one of the aims of our podcast is to introduce to a wide audience intellectual matters that might be more unfamiliar, I was only too happy about my conversation with Michael Behrent. Dr. Behrent's Bio My recent scholarship has sought to historicize the work of the French philosopher Michel Foucault. An initial set of essays evaluated the political significance of his reflections on free-market economics by situating his work in the shifting ideological landscape of France in the 1970s. My current project seeks to show how Foucault's thought was (to a significant degree) rooted in his upbringing in Poitiers (France) from the 1920s to the 1940s. A subsequent project seeks to reconstruct the thought of the “young Foucault” (spanning 1949 through to the mid-1960s). I have also written on nineteenth-century French political thought (particularly the relationship between religion and republicanism), the history of liberal and democratic thought, and contemporary French political philosophy. Finally, I write about American politics and culture for several French publications, notably Esprit. I also write about French politics and culture for several American and British venues (such as, Dissent, Foreign Policy, and Oxford University Press blog). Links to Professor Behrent's Work https://www.pennpress.org/ 9781512825145/becoming- foucault/ For a more comprehensive list of his works, visit his website, here: https:// appstate.academia.edu/ MichaelBehrent       #democracy #humanrights #sociology #individualism #multiculturalism #identity #raymondaron #France #socialismorbarbarism   #claudelefort #corneliuscastoriadis #mauricemerleau-ponty  #may68 #anthropology #christianity #islam #judaism #buddhism #politics #gladysswain #michelfoucault #alainbadoi #marxism #capitalism #neoliberalism #postmodernism #emmanuelemacron #robespierre #globalisation #francoismiterrand #jacqueschirac #spirituality #law #constitution  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/support

A história daquela pelinha da unha que ta soltando e sempre que você coloca uma roupa ela raspa! Separe trinta minutos do seu dia e aprenda com o professor Vítor Soares (@profvitorsoares) sobre a história do Inferno - Se você quiser ter acesso a episódios exclusivos e quiser ajudar o História em Meia Hora a continuar de pé, clique no link: www.apoia.se/historiaemmeiahora - Compre nossas camisas, moletons e muito mais coisas com temática História na Lolja! www.lolja.com.br/creators/historia-em-meia-hora/ - PIX e contato: historiaemmeiahora@gmail.com Apresentação: Prof. Vítor Soares. Roteiro: Prof. Vítor Soares, Prof. Victor Alexandre (@profvictoralexandre) e Bruno Ribeiro (@porcasoltas ) Edição: Victor Portugal. REFERÊNCIAS USADAS - https://www.ihu.unisinos.br/categorias/590672-a-crenca-no-mito-do-inferno-e-a-maior-aberracao-da-historia-da-humanidade-artigo-de-antoni-ferret - https://teologiabrasileira.com.br/a-realidade-biblica-sobre-o-inferno/ - https://brasil.elpais.com/brasil/2015/02/20/politica/1424448314_104080.html - Karen Armstrong, Uma história de Deus. - Solange Ramos de ANDRADE; Daniel Lula COSTA. O Inferno de Dante e a simbologia do sétimo círculo. - Thiago Mota; Fernanda S. Murro. O Inferno de Dante e suas representações: Análise do inferno d'A Divina Comédia através das ilustrações de William Blake (século XVIII), Gustave Doré (século XIX) e Helder Rocha (século XX) - Daniel Lula Costa. Considerações Sobre a Ideia de Inferno Medieval. - Daniel Lula Costa. O INFERNO E A SUA INSTITUIÇÃO

In this episode of Spotlights, Sam Mickey reviews the newest book by the renowned scholar of comparative religion, Karen Armstrong, Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World (2022). It's an accessible and inspiring exploration of some of the ways that religious myths, practices, and disciplines can facilitate aesthetic and ethical appreciation of the natural world. The book also has some limitations, which compel further reflection on some of the main issues addressed by the field and force of religion and ecology. This is the final episode of the third season of the podcast. We'll be back with more episodes in a few weeks. 

¡En este Night Show hay mucha tela por cortar! Hablamos del caso de Brisa de Angulo y de sermones y manipulación religiosa. Hubo reflexión sobre Dios como fuego consumidor, reacción a "Algoritmo" de Jorge Drexler y un intento fallido de trivia bíblica en vivo. Notas del episodio: Ver la grabación del Night Show en directo: https://youtube.com/live/YhsgOr7PPjQ Resumen caso Brisa de Angulo por Las Igualadas: https://youtu.be/UYsWo_rR7fU Entrevista con objeciones por parte de la familia de Brisa: https://caracol.com.co/2023/02/08/brisa-de-angulo-nuevos-detalles-revelan-inconsistencias-en-la-justicia-boliviana/ Resumen sentencia de la Corte IDH contra el Estado boliviano: https://www.corteidh.or.cr/docs/casos/articulos/resumen_475_esp.pdf El video eliminado por Su Presencia donde aparece Eduardo Gutiérrez presentado como líder en 2017: https://www.facebook.com/soyelcancionero/videos/661724352375481/ Podcast recomendado - Refabulare: https://open.spotify.com/show/0T5PV5lGieTVJCNqIB1j2G Libro recomendado - "Orígenes del fundamentalismo", de Karen Armstrong: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Karen-Armstrong-ebook/dp/B074G5MFR5/ Biblia recomendada - "La Biblia del Peregrino": https://www.amazon.com/-/es/LUIS-ALONSO-SCHÖKEL/dp/8427124236 "Oh, algoritmo", de Jorge Drexler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KttRswQ1Cgc Tema musical: Midnight Special - E's Jammy Jams.

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With one of my true literary heroes, and a treasure to the world's literary and spiritual communities, Karen Armstrong, on her new book Sacred Nature. We discussed the mythic self, natural ecstasy, and how saving the planet begins with the smallest of steps. Looking back across my life, she is probably the author I have loved most and longest. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

On this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters, we are joined by Karen Armstrong (Mount Holyoke College ℅ ‘87) to discuss her love for Mount Holyoke, how a visit to career services changed her life, the changing amount of compromise in politics, how being a Seven Sister Alum has served her well, and what her favorite Mount Holyoke traditions were. Karen Armstrong is Executive Vice President at the New York Bankers Association (NYBA) which she joined in 1998, after having worked in Connecticut politics for ten years. Karen is serving her second term as Vice President of The Friends of the Cos Cob Library and chairs the Communications Committee. She lives in Stamford, Connecticut with her husband Clyde and their dogs, Angus and Annabel.Did you attend a Seven Sisters College?Join as a Founding Member of the first & only community for Seven Sisters alums & undergraduates here. Sign up for our newsletter to make sure you don't miss any Seven Sisters Alum news. 

Na estante do Governo Som…, perdão, do Programa Cujo Nome, etc. e tal, temos esta semana Karen Armstrong entre a natureza e o sagrado, um Florilégio poético, ilustração portuguesa e um oportuno enquadramento teórico de Boaventura Sousa Santos e Bruno Sena Martins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Karen Armstrong shares with us how we can take principles from the past and apply them to contemporary challneges; namely, climate change.  In her article she discusses how we must meld mind and heart to arrive at a solution that is desperately needed. 

The scholar of religion Karen Armstrong says rational thinking has brought all kinds of wondrous things to the world. But when the scientific worldview began to take over in philosophy and spirituality, something vital was lost — the sense of wonder.

Brought to you by GiveWell.org charity research and effective giving and 5-Bullet Friday, my very own email newsletter.Welcome to The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out their routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. This time around, we have a very special edition featuring Dr. Mark Plotkin and Brian C. Muraresku. Mark takes over my duties as host and interviews Brian for an episode of the Plants of the Gods podcast. You, my dear listeners, are hearing the audio before anyone else, so this is a Tim Ferriss Show exclusive. I've previously featured some of my favorite episodes from that podcast at tim.blog/plantsofthegods. These episodes cover a lot of fascinating ground.So, who is Dr. Mark Plotkin? Mark (@DocMarkPlotkin) is an ethnobotanist who serves as president of the Amazon Conservation Team, which has partnered with ~80 tribes to map and improve management and protection of ~100 million acres of ancestral rainforests. He is best known to the general public as the author of the book Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice, one of the most popular books ever written about the rainforest. His most recent book is The Amazon: What Everyone Needs to Know. You can find my interview with Mark at tim.blog/markplotkin. And the guest today is Brian C. Muraresku. Who is Brian? Brian (@BrianMuraresku) graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University with a degree in Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit. The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name is Brian's debut book. In 2020, it became a New York Times bestseller, and Audible named it “Best of 2020” in the History category. His website is brianmuraresku.com. You can also find him on Instagram @brian_muraresku.This is a tightly packed 55-minute interview. Mark and Brian cover the Eleusinian Mysteries, the pagan continuity hypothesis, early Christianity, lessons from famed religious scholar Karen Armstrong, overlooked aspects of influential philosopher William James's career, ancient wine and ancient beer, experiencing the divine within us, the importance of “tikkun olam”—repairing and improving the world as we go—and much, much more. Please enjoy! *This episode is brought to you by GiveWell.org ! For over ten years, GiveWell.org has helped donors find the charities and projects that save and improve lives most per dollar. GiveWell spends over 30,000 hours each year researching charitable organizations and only recommends a few of the highest-impact, evidence-backed charities they've found. 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Original Airdate: January 13, 2021Oprah Winfrey says that for many people searching for peace and purpose, one of the biggest obstacles can be the struggle to forgive. Especially if one has suffered trauma, abuse or personal betrayals, forgiveness can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. In this episode of Super Soul, Oprah sits down with such luminaries as Dr. Maya Angelou, Karen Armstrong, Marianne Williamson, Adyashanti, Mark Nepo, Wayne Dyer, Gabrielle Bernstein, Don Miguel Ruiz, Tracey Jackson, Shaka Senghor, Bryan Stevenson and Michael Singer to discover what it means to truly forgive and the steps we can all take to find personal freedom. These interviews with talented writers, speakers and thought leaders are excerpted from her Emmy Award-winning show Super Soul Sunday. You can also find this compilation and other insightful conversations, in Oprah's New York Times best-selling book The Wisdom of Sundays.

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Writers come to the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul from all over the world for Talking Volumes. The experience is always intimate and energetic. But hometown authors might have the most fun. For this special edition of Big Books and Bold Ideas, host Kerri Miller takes a look back at some of her favorite on-stage conversations with Minnesota writers. They include Dessa, who appeared at Talking Volumes in 2018 to talk about her memoir, “My Own Devices,” William Kent Krueger, who was the finale guest in 2021, and Kate DiCamillo, who also appeared in 2021 and brought the house down several times with her witty banter. You can still get tickets to the 2022 season of Talking Volumes. Karen Armstrong kicked it off in September. Coming up later this month and in November: Celeste Ng, Dani Shapiro and Ross Gay. Guests: Dessa is a singer, rapper and writer based in Minneapolis. Her memoir, “My Own Devices,” was published in 2018. William Kent Krueger is an novelist and crime writer, best known for his series of novels featuring Cork O'Connor, which are set mainly in Minnesota. Kate DiCamillo is an award-winning storyteller for both children and adults. She lives in Minneapolis. To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations. 

Most of us come into the world with the suspicion that we are the center of the universe. This self-preoccupation is natural, but it can often lead to unhappiness in the form of rumination, wallowing, comparison, etc. Our guest today, author Karen Armstrong, has a clear proposal for how we can stop living what she calls “artificial” lives and shave down our inborn self-centeredness. Not for nothing, she believes her proposal has the added benefit of perhaps helping to save the planet. Armstrong is a former nun who has become one of the world's leading thinkers on religion (particularly the monotheistic ones). She has written such bestsellers as: A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, The Battle for God, Islam: A Short History, and Buddha. Her latest book is called Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World.In this episode we talk about:Practices you can try for using nature as a way to make yourself happierHow Armstrong conceives of God at this point in her lifeThe benefits of the Confucian practice of “quiet sitting”How her time as a nun paradoxically made her more self-preoccupied rather than lessAnd her definition of holinessFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/karen-armstrong-504See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking Volumes returned to the Fitzgerald Theater in person on Sept. 14 to kick off the 2022 season. MPR News host Kerri Miller was joined by scholar and writer Karen Armstrong to discuss her new book, “Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World.” In this uncharacteristically short but powerful book, Armstrong pierces the modern veil of busyness and technology and lures us back to a sense of wonder with the world around us. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the world's religious traditions, she vividly describes nature's central place in spirituality across the centuries. In doing so, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover nature's potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves. Guest: Karen Armstrong is a scholar and the author of numerous books on religion, including “The Case for God,” “A History of God,” “Islam,” and “Buddha.” Her new book, released Sept. 2022, is “Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World.” To listen to a lightly edited version of the Talking Volumes conversation, use the audio player above. You can also watch the full event via the embedded video, or look for it on YouTube. Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

Karen Armstrong entered a convent when she was 17. When she was last on stage at the Fitzgerald Theater, in 2019, she said she treated getting into heaven like getting into the University of Oxford. “My early experience of religion — both before I became a nun and during it — was all about me,” said Armstrong. “[It was] about my feelings about the Lord, my meditations and my progress, and was I going to be a good nun or was I going to get into heaven? Lots of times I doubted that.” Armstrong and her peers were told not to focus on the outside world, but to look inward instead. She laughed while remembering one notable exception, during the Cuban missile crisis. They were warned about the threat of war, but were never told that the threat was over. “For three weeks, we were sort of scanning the horizon for mushroom clouds until eventually one of us had the courage to say, ‘What happened about Cuba?'” She left the convent decades ago, but has spent several years closely examining religion. In 2019, she published “The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts,” in which she examined what value holy texts can have for us today. Her new book is “Sacred Nature: Restoring our Ancient Bond with the Natural World,” and she'll discuss that with host Kerri Miller Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. on stage at the Fitz. Can't make it to the show? Look for an edited version of their conversation on Big Books and Bold Ideas on Friday. Guest: Karen Armstrong is the author of numerous books on religious affairs, including “The Case for God,” “A History of God,” “The Lost Art of Scripture” and many others. Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! In this episode, Neil and Adil discuss the next book on their Great Books Project: the book of Genesis. The book begins with the story of creation and wraps up with the lives of Jacob and Joseph, with numerous stories, lessons, and genealogies in between the 50 chapters.   We cover a wide range of topics including: Science and religion: Do they conflict or complement each other? The beginning of time and formation of Earth How depictions of God, or a higher power, differ across religions The stories of Adam, Eve, Jacob, Joseph, Abraham, Isaac, and more Whether the Bible should be interpreted literally vs. allegorically And much more. Please enjoy, and make sure to follow Nat, Neil, and Adil on Twitter and share your thoughts on the episode. Links from the Episode: Mentioned in the show: Jordan Peterson's Bible series (1:17) Aaron Rodgers on the Aubrey Marcus podcast (10:58) Ayahuasca (11:05) Unicellular organisms (26:32) Fermi paradox (29:59) Idiocracy (37:26) Idiocracy opening scene (37:42) Islamic attitudes towards science (39:55) Unmoved Mover (1:07:40) Watchmen (1:13:35) Books Mentioned: Epic of Gilgamesh (0:58) (Book Episode) The History of God (7:45) The Bible (Karen Armstrong) (7:49) Bhagavad Gita (19:10) (Nat's Book Notes) Rare Earth (28:04) Vehicles (31:25) East of Eden (58:30) (Nat's Book Notes) Of Mice and Men (1:00:44) The Grapes of Wrath (1:00:52) Biocentrism (1:11:16) People Mentioned: Jordan Peterson (1:14) Karen Armstrong (7:24) Nassim Taleb (41:15) Jennifer Lawrence (58:55) Steven Spielberg (59:28) John Steinbeck (1:00:30) Show Topics: 0:28 We continue the Great Book Series with the book of Genesis from the Old Testament. 3:30 Adil and Neil talk about their familiarity with Genesis before they read it for the show. The book was passed down through the oral tradition, and wasn't written down until hundreds of years after it was spoken. It has also been translated into over 700 languages. It poses the question, who wrote down the story, and how much of it has changed being passed down orally?  7:11 Adil talks about books he has read previous to Genesis by Karen Armstrong. One thing he notes is that the Bible was not meant to be read literally. Of course, there are parts that can be taken literally, but many of the stories are allegorical and symbolic in meaning. 12:45 Jacob's story: Jacob wrestles with someone who is unnamed, though interpreted as God. At one point, they touch hips and he walks away injured, but he has that injury for the rest of his life. This story, if not taken literally, can allude to the internal scars that you have battling and wrestling with your inner demons. 14:01 The structure of Genesis. First comes the story of creation, followed by the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. The term Toledot meaning “generations” or "descendants. The last section of Genesis is dedicated to Jacob, which sets up for the following book in the Bible, Exodus. 15:27 The story of Joseph and Jacob. This story resonates on a moral level with people because it serves as a reminder that the journey is just as important as the destination. Your journey may not always go as planned. Even if you have everything you want, you may still have regrets about how you got there. 19:00 Neil makes a connection to the Bhagavad Gita. One of the morals of this story is very similar. In the end, the good guys got what they wanted and won the war, but lost everything in the process. Was it worth it? It's a similar message that Jacob's life represents in Genesis.  20:05 The redeeming arc for Jacob came through his brother Esau and how he forgave Jacob for his wrongdoings. When they met, it may appear that Esau was upset and Jacob was ready to meet his fate, yet he ended up being forgiven. Through that forgiveness, Jacob was transformed. 23:21 We're all on our own path to learning, both spiritually and religiously. Growing up, you tend to adopt the beliefs of your family and other surroundings. We often believe that when something isn't completely certain, that it must be wrong. 27:16 Evolution, the beginning of time, and extraterrestrial life. When you think about how everything has been formed in a way that led to life here on earth, it's astonishing. If the universe is indeed infinite, then it's very possible that it lines up for other life forms to exist elsewhere, and they could exist under completely different conditions than on Earth. 31:23 Adil makes a connection to the book Vehicles. The knowledge we have isn't always solid and requires faith to believe in.  34:10 Organized religion has tended to go with a more literal meaning, for example modern Christianity in America. One common belief is that if you're scientific, you can't also be religious and it's made into a dichotomy. It's possible that they can be completely aligned with each other. Both can be viewed as tools for understanding the world better, and they don't have to necessarily be viewed as opponents. 36:03 Why do subjective experience exists? If the goal of life is just to produce offspring and continue the circle of life, why do we have this personal experience of life, and how is it beneficial? There isn't much of a scientific explanation for it. 38:55 A lot of the early scientific research in Europe was done by religious people to prove God was real, and that aspects of religion that can be backed by science. The two stories diverged and this led to religious texts being interpreted more literally. However in other religions, Islam for example, it's typically believed that science and religion work together. 41:34 Adam and Eve story, and the significance of the serpent if you take the Bible symbolically. The snake has a unique hold in human psychology. Neil and Adil talk about different animals and how they're perceived in different communities and religions. 46:15 Eve's name means "living" in Hebrew, but it comes from a root that can also mean "snake". There are a lot of unanswered questions that came up, and as we continue to Exodus, we may learn some of these answers to these questions. 51:20 The curses in the book of Genesis are all tied to the knowledge of self awareness and the future. Childbirth was the curse passed on to women, and even early on, women have a knowledge of the pain of it. Men have the curse of labor and work. While the benefits of knowledge and self awareness are received, this also comes with these curses. 53:00 Two main ways that God both gifted and punished His people were through fertility and land. Neil and Adil discuss the story of Abraham, Issac, and Ishmael.  1:01:33 "In the sweat of your face shall you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you shall return." In Abrahamic religions (including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism), they bury their dead. In other religions, there is no burial. 1:06:33 Depictions of God in different religions. In some religions they feel a depiction of their god it's a good way to connect, but in others it can feel alienating. 1:07:13 With each theory about how the universe was created, you can keep asking the question, "What came before that?" The infinite universe as constantly expanding and contracting. The idea of biocentrism, and how it's the observer that makes something a reality. 1:14:36 Thanks for listening! Stay tuned for our next episode on the book of Exodus, and be sure to keep following along as we work through our Great Books List.  If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving a review on iTunes and tell a friend. As always, let us know if you have any book recommendations! You can say hi to us on Twitter @TheRealNeilS, @adilmajid, @nateliason and share your thoughts on this episode. You can now support Made You Think using the Value-for-Value feature of Podcasting 2.0. This means you can directly tip the co-hosts in BTC with minimal transaction fees. To get started, simply download a podcast app (like Fountain or Breez) that supports Value-for-Value and send some BTC to your in-app wallet. You can then use that to support shows who have opted-in, including Made You Think! We'll be going with this direct support model moving forward, rather than ads. 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What changes when we have eyes that see God everywhere? As we recognise the divinity that flows through all things, intimately present in all of creation, we experience the sacred revealed in the wonder of nature as much as in human lives. Karen Armstrong, author and global scholar of religious history, joins the podcast to explore the place of the natural world in religious traditions. While we remain culturally programmed toward dominance and possession, Karen helps us explore how we might instead develop a posture of "endless respect" toward all creation, and what that could mean for for the community of life on this planet and for the way we practise our faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you living your life in a constant state of stress, anxiety and self-doubt? Have you tried everything to change your life, but nothing has worked? Meet Karen Armstrong, Mindset + Emotion Life Coach of Find Peace Now.Karen says, “You can't change what you're not aware of, unless you remove the root cause.”On average, humans have between 50,000 and 70,000 thoughts a day, and most people are aware of a tiny fraction of them. 90% to 95% of what we think is at a subconscious unconscious level.Karen's life's work is to help others identify and remove the root causes of what has been draining their energy and holding them back. Therefore, they can experience permanent change and find peace now. You have to dig into that subconscious and unconscious part of your mind. Karen is your tour guide.We have had lengthy conversations with Karen and are so impressed with her process, approach, training and abilities -- not to mention her passion and commitment to help people heal and live their most peaceful and fulfilling lives.Our conversation, which was taped on June 29, 2022, ended up being extremely timely (no surprise Universe!) with the events that took place in Robyn's hometown of Highland Park, IL on July 4, 2022.  For more about Karen Armstrong, or to learn about her mindset and emotional life coach practice visit www.findpeacenow.com. Karen also offers an introductory call for anyone interested in working with her.Listen now. 

This week we recorded our panel discussion at Hay Festival with three outstanding writers for this podcast. Unfortunately, the Hay Festival Technical Team had a problem with our recording and could not retrieve it for us to broadcast. On the panel were Karen Armstrong, former Catholic nun and now prolific writer andcommentator on religion, Jessie Greengrass, the award-winning short story writer and novelist, and Ellen Miles, guerrilla gardener, activist and founder of the campaign Nature is a Human Right. As this was Hay, the world's best known book festival, they were of course all on the panel to talk about their books, which deal with protecting nature and our planet and fighting climate change in very different way but equally compelling ways. You can hear a very brief description of them by clicking onto the podcast. The books are Sacred Nature by Karen Armstrong, The High House by Jessie Greengrass Nature is a Human Right, Why We're Fighting for Green in a Grey World, edited by Ellen Miles, and we hope listeners will read the books, which we highly recommend. We'll be back on track next week talking to the founder and historians at the Chalke Valley History Festival. Meanwhile, on behalf of Hay Festival, we apologise again.

This is a multi-part lecture I delivered to students in my class on Religion and Politics.  This focuses on the context within which Islam emerged.  There is an earlier talk on the Satanic Verses if you are interested. As I would always do, I asked students for reactions to these lectures Here is what they said. Many of you were very surprised to learn about the story of revelation and the origin of the Koran.  Regarding the idea of not showing images of Mohammed, there are images of him as a young boy circulating in the Islamic world.  But they are before he became a prophet.  Hence no problem. You liked the idea that all prophets were flawed and that all resisted the idea of their prophethood lest they were promoting their unworthy selves and were misunderstanding God's intentions. Several of you were struck with the fact that there were 360 Gods in the pantheon. You said you realized the significance of that number from the numerology lecture even before I discussed it.  Bravo to you. Regarding the fact that Islam just means to submit to God's will some wondered why people were not just called Believers.  Interesting point.  The original Christians were called followers of The Way, i.e., the example of Jesus.  Ironically, that is what the term Sunnah means, the examples or ways of the Prophet. Several were surprised at the countries where Muslims live. You thought Arabs and Muslims were the same.  The fact that there are more Muslims in the US than in Lebanon was a surprise. Only one person thought Mohammed was considered a GodYou were surprised that Mecca was a cosmopolitan city, not a desert. (But dry by Michigan standards). You were surprised that although Islamic rule was spread by conquest, the Islamic religion was not. You liked the list of false understandings about the origins and nature of Islam.  It is called “unlearning.” Jinn was a new and interesting concept to you.   Local people have stories about a Jinn in the house who rattle around and wakes people at night.  Two local guys put up a big billboard in East Dearborn a few years ago advertising themselves as “Jinn Busters.”  Is your marriage in trouble?  Do you have low self-esteem?  Lost your job?  A Jinn did it.  We can help.  (I am not sure they are still in business). Question:  If you are not physically able to fast do you still have to?  The answer is no.  There are waivers for such people, including pregnant or menstruating women, the ill, soldiers in combat, etc. Did I tell you the story of my exchange on a pastor's discussion group?  I mentioned the Satanic Verses and said I wished  we knew there were three Satanic Verses in the Bible.   One person said if this were true, he would renounce his religion because if any part of it is false, then all is false.  (Note: This is called Idolatry with a Book).  Another said he agreed.  Then we would have to examine each verse within the context of an overall divine plan to make sure we were not being deceived by Satan.  Hmm. Some of you may want to read something on this topic.  British writer Karen Armstrong wrote a very readable biography of Mohammed.  I like that she used primary sources.  Some of you wished you could talk to Muslims.  If you seek a beautiful opportunity, look about you.  (Note:  That is a paraphrase of the Michigan state motto).  The people in this class are very friendly and thoughtful.  They might also like to talk to you. 

As content creators, we're usually ready to agree that creativity is important. What we might not realize is how much our creativity can stretch and evolve, no matter our backgrounds and no matter our current state.Doc Rock is a YouTuber, trainer, speaker, podcaster, moderator, and the director of community at Ecamm. He is a self-described “Swiss Army Nerd” – like the knife, not the country – and his personal mission is to positively touch the lives of a billion people through collaborating and sharing stories and ideas.Stand by for a conversation packed  with ideas to help you along YOUR creative path.

Progres contra fundas, el nuevo circo romano. Para los que salimos huyendo -y por suerte sobrevivimos- del fundamentalismo, es toda una aventura descubrir maneras de vivir la espiritualidad con libertad, acercarnos a nuevas posibilidades de interpretar la Biblia o experimentar modelos de comunidad que se alejan de las estructuras tradicionales. Y, sin embargo, muy en lo profundo muchas veces nos sorprendemos luchando contra esa tentación de volver a creer que ahora sí tenemos la última verdad y andar por la vida corrigiendo a los pobres fundas, tan equivocados ellos. Este es mi último episodio editorial de la temporada y en él les hago un recorrido por el fundamentalismo evangélico, sus orígenes, sus postulados y sus miedos. También les cuento un poco acerca de cómo he lidiado con el funda que llevo en mi corazón para que todo este proceso de transformación no termine simplemente un cambio de declaración doctrinal. ¡No se lo pierdan! Notas del episodio: El episodio donde hablo del cristianismo como un remix: http://cancionerocristiano.co/2020/08/12/tu-doctrina-es-un-remix/ El descenso de los modernistas: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Descent_of_the_Modernists%2C_E._J._Pace%2C_Christian_Cartoons%2C_1922.png El post de Frank Turek sobre el progresismo cristiano: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSyDMpbt_co/ El artículo con ejemplos de pensamientos progresistas: https://crossexamined.org/5-signs-your-church-might-be-heading-toward-progressive-christianity/ Episodio de "Leyendas legendarias" sobre las brujas de Salem: https://leyendaslegendarias.com/episodios/15 El tratado de Chick con la versión funda de la historia de Salem: https://www.chick.com/es/products/tract?stk=5336 Sobre los ensayos "The Fundamentals": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fundamentals "Los orígenes del fundamentalismo", de Karen Armstrong: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Karen-Armstrong-ebook/dp/B074G5MFR5 Guía del episodio: 00:00 | Introducción 02:27 | Progres vs. Fundas 12:26 | Breve historia del fundamentalismo evangélico 21:06 | Postulados fundamentalistas y el asunto de la inerrancia bíblica 32:41 | Cómo dejar atrás la actitud fundamentalista frente a la vida 48:02 | ¿Cristianismo primitivo progre? 57:10 | Salutaciones finales Tema musical: Midnight Special - E's Jammy Jams.

Somos muchos quienes aprendimos a relacionarnos con Dios a partir de la culpa. Si ustedes crecieron a la sombra del calvinismo, como yo, saben de lo que les hablo: justicia divina, sustitución penal, ira de Dios, fuego consumidor, infierno eterno, depravación total... ¿Será posible tener un acercamiento a la Biblia replanteando esos conceptos? ¿Es esa explicación a los escritos bíblicos la única posible y la que se vincula directamente con la intención de sus autores? Mi invitado para este episodio es Nader Manasrah, puertorriqueño con ascendencia palestina. Nader es co-host en un par de podcasts, donde hemos coincidido para hablar de estos temas, así que lo traje a Notas Sueltas para profundizar en ellos y conocer un poco más sobre su experiencia de fe. ¡No se lo van a querer perder! Notas del episodio: "Tú también", el podcast donde participa Nader: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sg7Mxy0s8U56mJJBatuZ4 "¿Dice así?", otro podcast donde participa Nader: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tCP4qhyMa3O8ARU6PJIqY El website de Brad Jersak: https://bradjersak.com/ "Los orígenes del fundamentalismo", de Karen Armstrong: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Karen-Armstrong-ebook/dp/B074G5MFR5 Sitio web de Baxter Kruger: https://perichoresis.org/ "El verdadero pensamiento de Pablo", de N.T. Wright: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FHY72MC/ El episodio de Conciencia Podcast donde estuvimos invitados Nader y yo hablando sobre el infierno: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mX5qvdVTNJSf87mBNNOoj?si=09d897a99c544c69 La traducción de Juan 1:29 para la Biblia esquimal: https://www.diariodeleon.es/articulo/cultura/esta-es-la-foca-de-dios-/20060320010000828991.html "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill": https://open.spotify.com/show/5rJtwcRM7WNYs0LNTrlP5N Guía del episodio: 00:00 | Introducción 06:25 | Presentación de Nader y su historia con la fe cristiana 18:27 | Vivir lejos del fundamentalismo y sus secuelas 31:58 | El asunto de la expiación, el pecado y la culpa 48:26 | Las ideas heredadas con las que leemos la Biblia y el asunto del infierno y la justicia divina 1:01:23 | Qué debe tener una comunidad para que valga la pena hacer parte de ella 1:06:32 | Salutaciones finales Tema musical: Midnight Special - E's Jammy Jams.