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Dan and Lex are joined by Tomer Persico, author of a recent book entitled In God's Image: How Western Civilization Was Shaped by a Revolutionary Idea. Together they explore the notion of B'tzelem Elohim (the idea that all human beings are created "in the image of God") from the book of Genesis -- what are its implications, why might it be important to us, and might it have a shadow side? Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! This time around we are offering The Torah of Kink, Hasidism and Neo-Hasidism, Queering Kedusha (Holiness), and Brit Milah Unbound: Exploring Circumcision!Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!Join the Judaism Unbound discord, where you can interact with fellow listeners all around the world, by heading to discord.judaismunbound.com.
Professor Barry Strauss. Hadrian rebuilt Jerusalem as Aelia Capitolina, dedicating it to Jupiter and banning the Jewish Temple to crush rebellious spirits. While Rome viewed Jewish monotheism with confusion, the Parthiansmaintained good relations with their Jewish population, who had helped them against Roman aggression. 1920 MASADA
Editor: Throughout history, societies have searched for unity through a wide range of ideologies and governing systems. Today, some people look to Christian-nationalist forms of monotheism, others favor strong autocratic executive leadership associated with President Trump. Some support the democratic-socialist ideas championed by Senator Bernie Sanders, others point to China's model of state-led communism, and still others embrace the cultural-populist approach associated with Vice President Vance. Yet the enduring question remains — which, if any, of these paths can genuinely sustain lasting unity? Monotheism offers a shared moral framework and collective identity. However, it often divides believers from non-believers, fostering...Article Link
In this episode Chris delivers Opinion Scholarship on the origins of Judeo-Christian monotheism. He takes us through the archeological record, exploring the Canaanite religion of El and seeking the mysterious origin of Yahweh. The questions arise: Was the religion of El the same as the religion of Yahweh? and Was El the same god as Yahweh? From here we step into controversial territory as we explore the possibility that both Yahweh and monotheism come not from ancient Judea, but from the Indo-European tribes of Europe. Enjoy ;)
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the origins of Judeo-Christian monotheism. We explore the archeological evidence seeking Yahweh in the historical record. From Bronze Age Egypt to the Hittites and the Canaanite tribes in-between, what we find in unexpected. Is it possible that the religion of Yahweh has an entirely different origin and history than that of the Hebrew God, El? Is it possible that Christianity continues the tradition of the religion of Yahweh and not of El? And is it possible that monotheism was not an original component of Hebrew religion, but was rather adopted from foreign influence. Is it possible that this influence came from the Indo-European world? Find out here. Enjoy ;)
What did the ancient world really believe about the gods? And how did humanity move from countless divine beings to the bold claim that there is only one God?In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Michael Hundley, professor of Religious Studies at the University of Memphis and Ph.D. graduate of the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hundley's research focuses on the intersection of the human and the divine in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. He has taught at Georgetown, Syracuse, and other universities, and is the author of several books exploring how ancient cultures understood gods, divine councils, and the rise of monotheism.Together they unpack:The religious landscape of the ancient Near East before IsraelWhy Israel's God stood apart in a world full of competing deitiesThe role of wars, exile, and empire in shaping faith and exclusivityHow angels, demons, and divine councils fit into the bigger pictureWhy monotheism still influences culture, morality, and identity todayThis conversation will change the way you think about the Bible, ancient faith, and the story of how one God came to stand against the gods.Grab Johnny's book: The Revelation Reset — a fresh, scripture-rich look at the Book of Revelation and why it mattersListen now on Apple, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.Support the show
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Part 5 Of the many teachings contained in the Bible, there is one teaching that the Bible is unequivocal about and absolute in its declaration: there is but one true and living God. Monotheism oozes out of every page of God's sacred record in both the Old and New Testaments. Orthodoxy demands that the adherent of Christianity hold to the belief in the existence of only one God!! Every prophet from Moses through to Jesus taught that there was but one God. At first glance, it appears that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are on the same page. However, as one begins to dig beneath the surface of its conventional publicity statements, one discovers layer after layer of heresy from the denial of the Trinity to the human anatomy of God the Father. If one is to understand the Mormon hope as it relates to eternity, one must first understand the particular God whom they serve. Download teaching notes (pdf) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bethesdashalom/5_The_Doctrine_of_God.pdf
This is part two of our conversation with software engineer, former Hindu and former atheist Ganesh Vankataramanan. Here on part two Ganesh shares how certain aspects of physical creation helped lead him out of atheism to Jesus. Ganesh Vankataramanan is a graduate from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology.He works as a Vice President at a software technology company. With his background in science and experience in working with highly analytical teams, Ganesh found that scientific explanations, while fine in themselves, lacked depth and human meaning. In his attempts to better understand life, he stumbled across religion and then Jesus. Ganesh in social media:YouTube - @geevesofficial - https://youtube.com/@geevesofficial?si=5mXsz7HiA720ua8YInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/geevesofficial?igsh=dWxkeXQxczNzdmR2&utm_source=qr - @geevesofficial X-https://x.com/cause_first - @cause_firstWebsite https://www.letmeintoheaven.com Free Resources from Watchman Fellowship: Hinduism Profile https://www.watchman.org/staff/jwalker/ProfileHinduism.pdfInternational Society of Krisha Consciousness Profile https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/iskconprofile.pdfAdditional Resources from Watchman: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
Modern students of biblical Hebrew learn that the “pointing” (symbols for vowels) of the commonly used Masoretic text of the OT was added to the Hebrew consonants in the medieval period, and that the meaning of a passage can depend on the pointing used. Depending on the pointing chosen, Jeremiah 7:7 can be translated as, “I will let you dwell in this place,” or as, “I will dwell with you in this place.” Was the ambiguity of the unpointed text intentional? James Hoffmeier is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament and Near Eastern History and Archaeology at (former) Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His publications include The Archaeology of the Bible and Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4nmygUL M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4pvq85V
How would a Christian answer the Euthyphro dilemma? Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Donald Prudlo, the Warren Professor of Catholic Studies at the University of Tulsa, to discuss Aquinas and the Euthyphro dilemma. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule and more!Need a guide to a great book? Check out our online collection.Also, check our Dr. Prudlo's new books:Governing Perfection (2024) - "In the beginning, God administrated." For as Donald Prudlo observes, "There can be no achievement without administration." In this book he seeks to restore the idea that while administration is necessary even in the institutional Church, holiness is not only possible for those charged with governance, but is a fulfillment and type of Christus Rector omnium, or "Christ, Ruler of all.Merchant Saint: The Church, the Market, and the First Lay Canonization (2025) - Paul Voss and Donald Prudlo trace Western attitudes to money, merchants, and the market through 3,000 years of history. They focus their attention on one person in particular, Omobono of Cremona (1117–1197), as an axial figure in the wholesale reappraisal of the value of business, entrepreneurship, and white-collar work in Christian Europe.In this conversation, Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Donald Prudlo delve into the Euthyphro dilemma, exploring its implications in both a polytheistic and monotheistic context. They discuss the importance of humor in philosophy, the historical context of Plato's works, and the relevance of the Euthyphro dilemma in modern culture. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a realist metaphysic and the dangers of a voluntaristic worldview, ultimately highlighting the significance of engaging with great books and philosophical texts to reclaim understanding and truth.Keywords: Euthyphro Dilemma, Plato, Socratic Method, Philosophy, Monotheism, Aquinas, Realism, Volunteerism, Great BooksCheck out thegreatbookspodcast.com.Check out THE ASCENT for articles on Christian spirituality.
Jonah Goldberg, host of The Remnant and author of Suicide of the West, joins Adaam for a session of unfettered nerdery and gloom, in which definitions shall be debated, Straussian hats worn, and metaphors unapologetically mixed. They cover the meaning of “utopianism,” the revolutionary force of monotheism, the power of language, the messianic urge from Christ to the Jacobins, the lack of new ideas, the obstinacy of human nature, and the importance of gallows humor.On the agenda:-Jonah's origin story [2:00] -Monotheism, a radical idea [6:00] -Postmodernism and the charisma of words [19:00]-Utopianism, left and right [27:00]-Maimonides against Messianism (and Sayyid Qutb) [38:00]-Are ideas dangerous? (On Rousseau, the Jacobins, Strauss, Annihilism) [53:00]-Dark humor and Holocaust jokes heuristics [1:21:00]-Blindspots [1:43:00]Also:-Adaam and Ruth Weisse on the 10th Commandment-Adaam and Yuval Levin talk about the nature of liberalism, beauty and conservatism-Howard Jacobson at Tablet Magazine on the death of a tailorUncertain Things is hosted and produced by Adaam James Levin-Areddy and Vanessa M. Quirk. For more doomsday thoughts, subscribe to: http://uncertain.substack.com. Get full access to Uncertain Things at uncertain.substack.com/subscribe
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
(3:37) Bible Study: Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12 Monotheism grew over time. But it took time to develop. Matthew 11:25-27 What does childlike mean? Father explains. (21:41) Break 1 (25:54) Letters: Was Jonah literal or not? Father explains some bible verses about the judgement. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:38) Break 2 (40:22) Word of the Day Carmel vs caramel (42:05) Phones: Anna - She was to share her experience with angels. Just got a surgery a few days ago. Wrigley 10-years-old - My daughter, Wrigley, has a question: how to sleep better at night? What type of prayer to say to ease her mind and trust God better? Lisa - RE: email about revelation and final judgment. We all have a particular judgement, but according to the catechism, those who die in mortal sin, go straight to hell. So they don’t have a particular judgement?
In this thought-provoking episode of The School of Divine Mysteries, Aba Al-Sadiq and his guest Tiffany dive into one of the most misunderstood concepts in religion: idol worship. Together, they explore the history and spiritual significance of worship through images across polytheistic and monotheistic traditions—from ancient temples to biblical symbolism. The conversation unpacks how even within the Abrahamic faiths, the idea of worshiping an “image” begins with Adam, created in the image of God, and continues in mysterious ways through scripture, culminating in the prophetic warnings of Revelation. Drawing from the teachings of Imam Ahmed al-Hasan (a), particularly The Book of Monotheism, the discussion unveils the true monotheistic understanding. The episode challenges viewers to consider whether they are truly worshiping God through His appointed image or unknowingly venerating a satanic distortion of divine virtues. With compelling analogies, scriptural references, and spiritual insight, this episode calls for deep self-reflection and a renewed commitment to the essence of divine worship.
Today Dominic hosts Rik Peels on the podcast to discuss religious extremism. They dive into the background of radicalisation; the differences between extremism, fundamentalism, and conspiracy theories; what the global patterns are; what role belief systems play in radicalisation; why radicalisation has such an impact on crises; and more!Dr. Rik Peels is a Professor in Philosophy and Theology of Radicalisation at the Faculty of Humanities at the Free University of Amsterdam. Rik specialises in the ethics and epistemology of belief, in particular extreme belief, and replication in the humanities. He has developed a theory of responsible belief, studied ignorance, criticised scientism and developed a common sense alternative, explored the ethics of religious belief, and delved into the epistemic responsibilities of universities. He is currently leading an ERC Starting Grant named "Extreme Beliefs: The Epistemology and Ethics of Fundamentalism" (2020-2025)Among his most recent books are Ignorance (OUP 2023) and Monotheism and Fundamentalism (CUP 2024). He is the main editor of the OUP Extreme Belief and Behaviour Series (2024-2026). Among his most recent books in Dutch are: De extremist en de wetenschapper: Hoe we radicalisering beter kunnen begrijpen (Amsterdam 2024) and Leven zonder God: Wat je kunt leren van atheïsten (Utrecht 2024). His most recent monograph is Responsible Belief: A Theory in Ethics and Epistemology (Oxford University Press, 2017). He edited Moral and Social Perspectives on Ignorance (Routledge, 2017), and co-edited The Epistemic Dimensions of Ignorance (Cambridge University Press, 2016), Scientism: A Philosophical Exposition and Evaluation (Oxford University Press, 2018), and The Cambridge Companion to Common Sense Philosophy (Cambridge University Press, 2020). He published over 50 articles in such journals as Nature, Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophical Studies, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and The Journal of Philosophy. He also regularly publishes opinion pieces in newspapers, does radio and television interviews, and engages in public debates on several issues in ethics and the philosophy of religion.Finally, Rik is one of the few academics fusing philosophy, theology, and psychology to explain the architecture of radicalisation.The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. This weekly podcast dives deep into international relations, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, the podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies.Dominic's 20+ years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organisations can navigate them.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for all our great updates.Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly briefs.Tell us what you liked!
We continue to dig our way through Genesis and find more nuggets along the way! We see the giant clans showing up in Canaan and Abram and his 318 fighting men do some damage! Come along as we dig into the history, context, and foundation of our religion!
EPISODE 3 - PART 1Dive into this thought-provoking Bible study exploring how ancient Mesopotamian texts—like the Enuma Elish, Epic of Gilgamesh, and Sumerian cuneiform tablets—reframe the origins of familiar biblical narratives. Paul Wallis unpacks the parallels between Babylonian and Hebrew stories, tracing the influence of the Anunnaki, Sumerian gods, and the reinterpretation of the Elohim. Discover how religious belief systems evolved, how cultural taboos formed, and what it means for our understanding of faith today.00:01:31 - Exploring Ancient Texts and Belief Systems 00:04:05 - Spiritual Coaching and Personal Transformation 00:05:07 - Exploring Ancient Texts and Belief Systems 00:06:52 - Exploring Ancient Texts and Belief Systems 00:09:16 - Babylonian Influence on Biblical Texts 00:10:51 - Cuneiform Writing and Mesopotamian Discovery 00:12:02 - George Smith and the Genesis Connection 00:15:11 - Ancient Mesopotamia and Cultural Context 00:20:23 - Genesis and Ancient Parallels 00:24:53 - Faith Deconstruction and Reframing 00:26:14 - Religious Reforms and Monotheism 00:30:25 - Elohim and the Anunnaki Connection 00:33:28 - Hezekiah and the Shift to Monotheism 00:36:25 - Ancient Seal and Pre-Reform Judaism 00:38:34 - Sky People and Ancient Contact 00:41:04 - The Impact of Violent God Imagery 00:42:50 - Belief Systems and the Loss of Independent Thought 00:45:08 - Fear-Based Faith and Hell Doctrine 00:48:17 - The Grief Process of Belief Deconstruction 00:52:01 - Letting Go: Embracing New Understanding
Dr. Celene Ibrahim is a multidisciplinary scholar specializing in Qur'anic studies, gender studies and interreligious relations. Her award-winning monograph Women and Gender in the Qur'an (Oxford University Press, 2020) received the Association of Middle East Women's Studies book prize and is being translated into multiple languages. She also authored Islam and Monotheism, an accessible primer on Islamic theology (Cambridge University Press 2022), edited One Nation, Indivisible: Seeking Liberty and Justice from the Pulpit to the Streets (Wipf & Stock 2019), and is featured in the Netflix docudrama Testament: The Story of Moses (2024). Ibrahim holds degrees from Princeton University (AB), Harvard Divinity School (MDiv), and Brandeis University (MA/PHD). She serves as a faculty member at Groton School in Religious Studies and Philosophy. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/2025-carpenter-cohorts-spring-semester Visit Celene Ibrahim: https://www.celeneibrahim.org/
Hello audient! (Jake says we have one more but I know it's still, as always, just you...)So we did an episode about fracking. Missing Jack on this one...We had a lot to say. But it was all pretty depressing. Still, as someone else had probably already said (#nocuck), if you don't open your eyes in the dark they could never get used to it (and see the little light that's left).Fracking is a technology meant to extract oil and gas, not from underground repositories or "pockets," but from rock; to penetrate inside the rock, to take what the rock had locked away within. The process involves (ab)using a great deal of water, making it irrevocably toxic, and shooting it at high pressure, within the rock, so as to break its integrity; widening cracks, and keeping these cracks open for more pressure to break them down further. The toxin in the water serves to capture the released oils and gases in a way that is more effectively extracted. It also proceeds to seep into the ground, poisoning water supplies, plants, animals, causing cancer......and all with a certain impunity. It is this impunity that we are (angrily) tossing towards. Yes, in both meanings of the word. We wanted to look at fracking as the technological manifestation of a certain logic that... "inspires" let's say our political and ethical assumptions. This logic, once understood, can be seen everywhere (as well as its results): the ret-con of lovable stories and characters (until all the love is sucked out and all the fans feel betrayed); the abuse of language/discourse by/in Social media (punishing empathy with toxicity - this is deliberate and done by innumerable bots); austerity measures leading to social collapse (by way of undercutting/humiliating local values)...Blaise Pascal wrote a line in his 'Pensees' that Levinas liked to cite: "'That is my place under the sun' is how the usurpation of the world began." Thinking of other belief-structures, non- or pre-Monotheist, we offer a critique of this quote insofar as it assumes a Christian 'I'. It is this I's possession that usurps the world. And we do see fracking a doing just that. John Locke shows us the logic of this possession: claiming the land as 'private property' gives me absolute power over it. Just like with the industrial revolution's effect on the climate, and with the same impunity. This is a metaphysics, an understanding, that did not occur before, or outside of, Monotheism. And it is dangerous because it is only a totality - human, all too human - but armed with claims to infinity. Fracking doesn't wait for time. It has no time. It follows a logic of hunger, but a desperate hunger, the resentful hunger of the slave. This hunger will even suck the marrow from the bone. Fracking, not just literally, leaves no stone unturned.That is how the usurpation of the Earth began.This, pathetic, impunity has no honor. it is the impunity of the starved and desperate; the impunity of ressentiment, of the shit-eating grin. Even when it rules, as it does nowadays, it has no power to call its own, no pride or anchor. It sees no future (like a Bull seeing red..).There was so much more (and less) in the pod, if you have the mental fortitude. We had Derrida, Bataille, and even Israel made an appearance.. Too many Stars in this episode.
Send us a textThe full text of this podcast can be found in the transcript of this edition or at the following link:https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2025/06/free-religions-challenge-to-all.htmlPlease feel free to post any comments you have about this episode there.The Cambridge Unitarian Church's Sunday Service of Mindful Meditation can be found at this link:https://www.cambridgeunitarian.org/morning-service/ Music, "New Heaven", written by Andrew J. Brown and played by Chris Ingham (piano), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Russ Morgan (drums) and Andrew J. Brown (double bass) Thanks for listening. Just to note that the texts of all these podcasts are available on my blog. You'll also find there a brief biography, info about my career as a musician, & some photography. Feel free to drop by & say hello. Email: caute.brown[at]gmail.com
Psalm 138 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin consider the statement about singing praises to YHWH before other gods. What are those other gods? They highlight the courage of the worshiper and how we need to mirror that today.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here. Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=21683The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/
Gavin Ortlund responds to Dan McClellan on monotheism in the Bible. Gavin's prior video: https://youtu.be/QgkKkJhTyak?si=wiJWXnWb_Pgvfj41Dan's response: https://youtu.be/LhL86fKYeAc?si=IgFTpRkS75VMBSc_Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund interacts with Dan McClellan's video about monotheism in the Bible. Dan's video: https://youtu.be/i6sD4Mc2-m8?si=wwxz07H5N_OlcHvcMatthew Lynch's Article: Matthew Lynch, “Mapping Monotheism: Modes of Monotheistic Rhetoric in the Hebrew Bible,” Vetus Testamentum 64 (2014), 47-68.Pagan Monotheism in Late Antiquity: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/pagan-monotheism-in-late-antiquity-9780199248018?cc=us&lang=en&Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
MagaMama with Kimberly Ann Johnson: Sex, Birth and Motherhood
In this episode, Kimberly and return guest Sophie Strand celebrate publishing week for Sophie's extraordinary new book The Body is a Doorway: A Memoir: A Journey Beyond Healing, Hope, and the Human. They discuss where Sophie currently finds herself in a post-diagnosis reality and what writing the book taught her about the mysteries of illness. She emphasizes the complex power of doctor relationships and medical information on body through the nocebo effect. Kimberly and Sophie talk through what it looks like to support someone dealing with illness day to day. Sophie shares her personal and social experiences with chronic illness, as well as the contemporary cultural pressures to intertwine identity with labels. She also highlights the role of community, creativity and bad story on diagnoses and treatments. This open-hearted conversation touches on the broader implications of health, identity, and the need for a more open and relational approach to healing and self-understanding. Bio Sophie Strand is a poet and writer with a focus on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Her poems and essays have appeared in numerous projects and publications, including Spirituality & Health, Atmos, Braided Way, and Art PAPERS. She is the author of The Flowering Wand and The Madonna Secret, and the creator of the popular Substack “Make Me Good Soil.” She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York. What They Share The impact of a long-awaited diagnosis The No-Cebo Effect What we pay attention to we pray towards The Mystery of Illness Bad Story in Myth and Psychotherapeutic fields Self-Diagnosis How to tell a different stories about chronic illness Performing Sickness to have invisible illness be more visible How to check in with friends having a hard time/facing health challenges End of the addiction line Chronic Sickness as it relates to sobriety Eco-cidal culture wants to turn everything into product Somatic Protest Body can't work The miracle of GoFund Me alongside an unaffordable health care system History of oral culture Orality and Literature by anthropologist Walter Ong What is an individual? Monotheism of Psychology The impulse to classify is about control and fear Prayer is another energy that might have a better idea of what I need Vending Machine Prayer Finding book endings that aren't fantasies How to separate negative from worse How to operate with one spoon Links IG @cosmogyny Substack https://sophiestrand.substack.com/ Sophie's New Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sophie-strand/the-body-is-a-doorway-a-memoir/9780762487417/?lens=running-press The Body is A Doorway Amazon Review page: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=0762487410 Money and The Nervous System Sign-Up: https://kimberlyannjohnson.com/money-the-nervous-system/
It's the Third Sunday of Lent! This week, Moses has his first encounter with God, Christians in Corinth wrestle with interacting with society as Christians and Jesus offers a straightforward warning.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 8:45Reading 1 - Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-7, 8, 11Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12Gospel - Luke 13:1-9-Join JD and Ed in Rome this December for The Pillar Pilgrimage! Learn more here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
In this episode, Gray and James discuss medieval theology, the different assessments of it between the US and the UK, and how they have used it in their current research.Sources mentioned in this episode:Seb Falk, The Light Ages: A Medieval Journey of Discovery (London: Penguin Books, 2021).Herman Bavinck, Essays on Religion, Science, and Society, ed. John Bolt, trans. Harry Boonstra and Gerrit Sheeres (Grand Rapids, Mich: Baker Academic, 2008).Johannes Bonaventura and Dominic Monti, “Works of Saint Bonaventure. 9: Breviloquium / Introd., Transl. and Notes by Dominic V. Monti” (Saint Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publ, 2005).Richard Cross, Communicatio Idiomatum: Reformation Christological Debates, Changing Paradigms in Historical and Systematic Theology (Oxford New York (N.Y.): Oxford University Press, 2019).Scott M. Williams, The Trinity, Cambridge Elements. Elements in the Problems of God (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024), https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009293105.N. Gray Sutanto, “Gevoel and Illumination: Bavinck, Augustine, and Bonaventure on Awareness of God,” Pro Ecclesia: A Journal of Catholic and Evangelical Theology 30, no. 3 (August 2021): 265–78, https://doi.org/10.1177/10638512211016240.Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, “Questioning Bonaventure's Augustinianism?: On the Noetic Effects of Sin,” New Blackfriars 102, no. 1099 (May 2021): 401–17, https://doi.org/10.1111/nbfr.12537.Michael D. Hurley, Angels and Monotheism, 1st ed. (Cambridge University Press, 2024), https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009374644.Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit https://donorbox.org/graceincommonOur theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) CC BY-NC 4.0
What does it mean to have no other gods before God in today's world? Is this commandment still relevant for families? In this episode, Rob & Amy Rienow continue the 10 Commandments Series by exploring the First Commandment and why keeping God first is foundational for a thriving faith-filled home. Our culture subtly introduces “other gods” that compete for our devotion. What does it look like to truly prioritize God in our daily lives, schedules, and family decisions? Join us for this important conversation. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why the First Commandment is one of the most overlooked yet hardest to obey - How modern culture influences us to put other "gods" before the one true God - Practical ways to keep God first in your family and home Featured Resources: Visionary Parenting — Discover how to lead your family in faith and pass on a spiritual legacy. Get your copy here: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting Visionary Family Community — Join other families committed to multi-generational faith. Sign up here: https://visionaryfam.com/community Upcoming Events — Meet us in person at a Visionary Family Conference near you. Full event schedule: https://visionaryfam.com/events Enjoying the Podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and prayer requests at podcast@visionaryfam.com If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more families discover the show and grow in their faith. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. Next Episode Preview: Next week, we explore the Second Commandment and how idolatry shows up in modern culture. How do we recognize and remove the idols that compete for our hearts? Tune in to find out.
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