Today, we explore the philosophy of Shinto, Japan’s traditional religion. Toji Kamata, Professor Emeritus at Kyoto University, is an expert in Shinto and other Asian traditions. His work spans Japanese thought history, folklore, philosophy of religion, and comparative civilization. He plays traditional Japanese musical instruments and writes Shinto songs and poems. He has climbed Hi-ei…

What is the nature of God or deities in Zoroastrianism? In Zoroastrian tradition, what kinds of arguments have been advanced for the existence of such a God or deities? In Zoroastrianism, was the world created by God? What is fundamental reality? Ted Good is a doctoral candidate at the University of Toronto. He specializes in…

What are the basic principles for relating Christian philosophy to the philosophies of other religious traditions? Are there good arguments for and against the existence of God? What to do with the problem of evil? Does God intervene in human affairs? What is ultimate reality from a Christian perspective? Chad Meister is Professor of Philosophy…

What is Islamic philosophy? What is the Islamic perspective on metaphysics –the primary issues, such as essence vs existence? What are the arguments for the existence of God in Islam and are there any arguments against? What do Islamic mystics know about God more than non-mystics? And is it proper to describe God, Allah, the…

How does Hindu philosophy argue for or against the existence of God? How does the Vedantic tradition value mystical experiences? How do they view ultimate reality? Ravi Gomatam is Director of The Institute of Semantic Information Sciences and Technology, affiliated with the University of Mumbai, and the Bhaktivedanta Institute. He is both an active research…

What are the core tenets of Sikhism? Is Sikhism a monotheistic religion? Or monistic? Or panentheistic? What arguments have been used for, and against, the existence of God? Does Sikhism consider that all religions worship the same God? What is the role of reincarnation and karma in Sikhism, especially in comparison with Buddhism, Hinduism and…

In Judaic history, what are the arguments for, and against, the existence of God? Considering Jewish history, from pogroms to the Holocaust, how to deal with the Problem of Evil — with respect to the existence of God and attributes of God? From a Jewish Orthodox perspective, do all religions worship the same God? Samuel…

We explore Baha’i philosophy and metaphysics with Dr. Stephen Lambden, a leading scholar of Abrahamic religious texts, especially those of the Baha’i Faith. He has special interest in the Bible and the Qur’an and their relationship to Babi and Baha’i Arabic and Persian primary scriptural texts and doctrinal teachings. Dr. Stephen Lambden received his PhD…

We explore Jewish philosophy, and topics in metaphysics, through the lens of analytic philosophy. In Jewish history, how important have been arguments for, and against, the existence of God? Tyron Goldschmidt is Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. He works primarily on metaphysics, philosophy of religion, early modern philosophy and medieval philosophy.…

In Mormon theology, what is God? What does it mean that, as you write, “in some important sense, God is the same kind of being we are”? It seems that in Mormon theology. God is more knowable than in other traditions, more cataphatic than apophatic. Is this a fair assessment? James Faulconer is a Latter-day…

We explore Process Philosophy and Theology with Dr. Andrew Davis, a philosopher, theologian and scholar of world religions. We stress understanding Process Philosophy and Theology, and Metaphysics, in its own context, and then, if and where relevant, in comparison with other religions. Andrew M. Davis is a philosopher, theologian and scholar of world religions. He…

What are the general principles of African philosophy and theology? What are the similarities among different African traditions and what are the differences? What are the basic principles for relating African philosophy of religion to the philosophies of other religious traditions? Given the importance of the family in African religious traditions, what can we infer…