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Religions of the World - Oh My GOD

Series: Religions of the World - Oh My GOD
3.3
(21)
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Episodes
18
Rating
NRC
Year
2013
Language
English
Publisher
TMW Media Group, Inc.

About

This series takes an inviting and insightful look at the spiritual teachings, customs and daily lives of families of different faiths. Experiencing a vast array of traditions and social activities it explores faith through the eyes of youth, their families and social connections as it takes a light-hearted and honest look at faith, culture and how the youth of today view their spiritual education as an integral part of who they are. Join host Tevya Heller on this cultural journey in his search for God. Spiritual guides from the world's greatest religions provide insight into what it means to have a little faith; whether they were born into it or discovered it on their own and how have a little fun along the way. By embedding himself in the lives of devout families and their cultural communities we join Tevya as he laughs, loves and learns more about himself and the world. From driving a horse and buggy with the Old Order Mennonites to yoga classes with the Zen Buddhists this series discovers what we all have in common as we watch and learn from cultural practices that have been passed down for centuries.

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Episodes

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1. What is Hinduism?

26m

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Host Tevya begins his spiritual quest by investigating Hinduism, a faith with some 900 million followers worldwide. He attends the Durga Puja festival, an annual celebration for the Hindu goddess Durga with his teen guide Kritika. Tevya explores Little India searching for a present for the goddess and learns a little Kathak dancing with Kritika along the way!

2. What is Wicca?

26m

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Do real life witches ride broomsticks and cast magic spells? Host Tevya talks to plants, tries a love potion and befriends some teenage witches in the magical world of Wicca. But, when the high priestess, Greymoon, directs Tevya to take a ritualistic bath as part of a welcoming rite, our spiritual explorer finds himself a little outside his comfort zone.

3. What is Judaism?

26m

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Continuing his quest for belief, host Tevya get's a fresh look at the history and traditions of the Hasidic Jews (a little different to the Judaism he was used to). Rabbi Kaplan and some new friends offer insight into the most important passage in a Jewish boy's life, the Bar Mitzvah, celebrate Purim and have dinner with the Rabbi's family. Can Rabbi Kaplan reveal the answer to one of the burning questions - why can't Jews eat bacon?

4. What is Islam?

26m

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Islam has 1.6 billion followers around the world - so perhaps it's where host Tevya will find the answer's he's looking for. He starts out with a visit to the Taric Islamic Centre where he learns why it is important to cleanse himself before prayer, what Halal is, an introduction to the history of Muhammad and the devotion it takes to be a Muslim.

5. What is Atheism?

26m

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Could the best kind of belief possibly be, no belief at all? Host Tevya decides to check out atheism. As the program begins he finds himself in a graveyard, where he is visited by an important insight ... "being dead sucks!" Later in the program, he meets the president of Canada's Freethought Association, which stirs up a little controversy with it's provocative ad slogan "There's probably no God. So stop worrying and enjoy life". Finally, he finds himself immersed in God.

6. What is Evangelical Christianity?

26m

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While many mainline Christian churches are in decline, Evangelical Christianity remains a powerful force in the 21st century. With 2.1 billion followers worldwide, this particular branch of faith must be doing something right. In this program, host Tevya enters the world of Evangelicals, meeting a local pastor whose weekly service is broadcast to five different locations and features a full rockband. He learns that it is all about giving back.

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