In the New Testament, Paul is axial, the formulator of uniquely Christian doctrines. But why is Paul controversial? One critical question is Paul’s teachings relative to...
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What is the ultimate future? How do the major religions address “final things”—eschatology—life after death, structure of reality, transformation of the world? We...
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The Christian claim is that salvation is the ultimate goal of human life. But what literally is salvation and how does one obtain it? How to comprehend each element of the...
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How do Buddhism, Chinese traditions and Hinduism address Final Things—eschatology—life after death and the ultimate transformation of the world? What are reincarnation...
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Christians are accustomed to hearing that “Jesus died for our sins”. But what would that mean literally? How would atonement work? What would be happening? Is there a...
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A social scientist, an expert on science and Islam, and a card-carrying skeptic discuss how the clash between technology and religion reshapes our search for meaning. A...
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How do the major religions address evil, suffering and morality? What is the problem of evil in Christianity, Islam and Judaism? Why is suffering so important in Buddhism?...
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Self; no self. Mind, soul, spirit. Personhood; personal identity; agency; free will. Predestination. Karma. Obligations; worship; sacrifice.What is the human person? Are we a...
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How to imagine the experience of eternal life? Would we sense ourselves? How would we feel? Whom would we know? What would we do? What would God do? Living forever seems so...
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What is the essence of consciousness? Is consciousness cosmic, pervasive and fundamental, the ultimate reality? Where does our personal consciousness come from? We explore...
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What is the deep nature of the world? What is the role of value? What goes beyond the physical world? What is fundamental reality? We explore Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism,...
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