Religiously Literate

Religiously Literate explores how religion and spirituality shape our lives in ways we often overlook—from politics and health to identity and community. Through stories, expert interviews, and global perspectives, we unpack how faith and belief continue to influence the modern world. Whether you're deeply religious, spiritual but not religious, or just curious, this podcast offers accessible, thought-provoking conversations about why religion still matters.

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Episodes (16)

May 21, 2025 15. What is Jainism? - The Radical Religion of Nonviolence
Mar 4, 2025 14. Is Basketball Religious? - Muscular Christianity, the YMCA, and the University of Kansas Jayhawks
Dec 10, 2024 13. What is the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster? - Faith, Satire, and the Boundaries of Religion

Religiously Literate

May 21, 2025
36½ minutes
50 MB

2.5 What is Jainism? Topics discussed in this episode: History of Jainism - 2:03 Five Great Vows Do nor harm any living thing.Speak the truth.Do not steal.Be chaste.Renounce all possessions. Terminology: Jiva (soul): essence of every living thing, eternal and conscious Kevala: omniscience, absolute knowledge of reality; enlightenment that terminates samsara Digambara: one of the main Jain sects; characterized by monastic practice of nudity Shvetambara: larger of the two main...

Religiously Literate

15. What is Jainism? - The Radical Religion of Nonviolence

Religiously Literate

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