A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar

Rambling through Thailand

Jamal has just come back from Thailand, the land of a thousand buddhas (not a real moniker, but true nonetheless).  
 
Today we chat about his experiences, the normal tangents and the all important: Jade Buddha.  
 
http://www.buddhanet.net/wat_m4.htm 

Stealing my religion? - part 3

We've saved the best till last! this week we finish off our discussion of Liz Bucar's book Stealing My Religion. Capping off our discussion on religious borrowing and appropriation with Rebecca. 
Also, its episode 50! thanks for being along the journey with us. Share it with your friends :) 
 
https://booko.com.au/w/9936075/Stealing-My-Religion-Not-Just-Any-Cultural-Appropriation_by_Bucar-Liz 
 
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/when-does-religious-homage-become-appropriation/102267372  

Stealing my religion? - Part 2

I thought that I heard you laughing, I thought that I heard you cry...
 
We continue our conversation with Rebecca about Luz Bucar's book on religious appropriation and borrowing. 
 
https://booko.com.au/w/9936075/Stealing-My-Religion-Not-Just-Any-Cultural-Appropriation_by_Bucar-Liz 
 
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/when-does-religious-homage-become-appropriation/102267372  

Stealing my religion? - Part 1

That's me in the corner. That's me in the spot-light, stealing my religion...?
Today we welcome special guest Rebecca, to talk about religious appropriation, what is borrowing and what is respectful? And as always, a whole lot of other things!
 
https://booko.com.au/w/9936075/Stealing-My-Religion-Not-Just-Any-Cultural-Appropriation_by_Bucar-Liz 
 
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/when-does-religious-homage-become-appropriation/102267372  

RE-RELEASE: What is religion? Part 3

RE-RELEASE - we come back one last time to our what is religion series. Hope you enjoyed this old classic, and we will be back with a new episode next week! 
 
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This week we salt our water, cook our meatballs nice and low, and delve deep into the Loose Cannon.
Jamal introduces Jacob to the holiness of pirates, the wearing of colanders, and the Devine Carbohydrate. 
All of this takes us further down the cannelloni hole of trying to understand 'what is a religion?'
May you all be touched by his Noodley Appendage - Ramen
Article: theconversation.com/i-pastafari-we-all-have-something-to-learn-from-the-church-of-the-flying-spaghetti-monster-124035

RE-RELEASE: What is religion? - part 2

RE-RELEASE. Jamal is still in Thailand (the bastard). So we are back with part 2 of our old favourite: what is religion? 
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We return to our discussion of Nongbri to ask more questions! 
This time we go into the weeds on colonialism, how cultural practices play a role in sustaining religion, religion and it's role in capitalism and all the good stuff! 
More about the authror at: https://brentnongbri.com/about/ 

RE-RELEASE: What is Religion? - Part 1

RE-RELEASE - while Jamal is away on holiday we are going back and re-engaging with our 'what is a religion series'. Enjoy! 
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This week we go academic! And try to decipher what even is religion?
how do we define religion? How does this impact our interaction with religion? Does it even matter?
 
This week's article is from a book: https://booko.com.au/9780300216783/Before-ReligionA-History-of-a-Modern-Concept

Religion and democracy – Part 2

We continue our discussion on religion and democracy, inspired by our trip to the interfaith dialogue!  
This week its meting pots, salad bowls and anti-Christian sentiment.   

Religion and democracy – Part 1

We went to an interfaith dialogue on democracy and religion! This week we meander through our thoughts on what was said about if religious people should be involved in politics, and if so should they be open about it? 

King Ashoka - the Buddhist Constantine?

On today’s history lesson, we learn about king Ashoka , the first Buddhist king and perhaps the best thing for Buddhism since Buddha.
 
https://www.worldhistory.org/Ashoka_the_Great/ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5uqE3C9w