Essentials of Faith: Hinduism
It is not a religion in itself - rather, Hinduism is more of a family of faiths that focus on God in different ways. Nevertheless, the majority of Hindu traditions share the same colorful festivals, reverence for sacred animals, and scriptural use o...
Essentials of Faith: Paganism
Drawing on ancient spirituality, most pagans sum up their chosen form of worship within a modern "green" context. Some follow druidry, others wicca, while a third brand promotes the shamanism of hunter-gatherer cultures. This program sheds light on ...
Essentials of Faith: Humanism
It is a philosophy that seeks to replace religion with rites of passage based on compassion and rationality. Despite its overarching goals, Humanism divides into several groups - from hedonism to secularism. This program delineates viewpoints from f...
Essentials of Faith: Judaism
A shared heritage, a spiritual belief system, a set of rules for living—these are all aspects of Judaism, but the order in which they are emphasized varies greatly within the faith. This program features opinions from four articulate and sometimes...
Essentials of Faith: Christianity
Beliefs spelled out in the Apostle’s Creed link Christians around the world—but in practice, the faith has fractured. This program presents views from five insightful and widely differing believers who reveal their thoughts on conflict and harmo...
Essentials of Faith: Buddhism
Buddhism holds that life and the physical world are illusions, transcended by emptying the mind and simplifying one's life. In reality, Buddhism is complicated - no unified teaching exists. This program presents ways of articulating Buddhist thought...
Essentials of Faith: Islam
The Five Pillars of Islam - belief in one God, praying five times a day, fasting, giving to charity, and going on pilgrimage - guide all Muslims. But cultural and political influences have shaped the observance of the faith in various ways from coun...