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Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.

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Songs of the Sephardim

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2018/05/19

The songs of the Sephardim, the Spanish Jewish tradition that developed after the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492, have survived more than 500 years of dispersal and exile.The language of the songs is Ladino, a mixture of early Spanish and Hebrew.Yasmin Levy is one of the world's finest and most passionate interpreters of the songs of the Sephardim.

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53:52

Israel: Orthodox and Reform

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2018/05/19

As Israel marks its 70th birthday, Palestine mourns Nakba – the catastrophe. This week Jews celebrate the gift of the Torah during Shavuot. Israel was founded as a Jewish state, but does every expression of Judaism feel equally at home? In a difficult week, James Carleton grasps the nettle and talks about Israel and the conflict between and within religions.

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Meet Stan Fortuna, the rapping priest

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2018/05/06

He’s a Catholic priest, and a founding member of the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the South Bronx. But Fr Stan Fortuna is best known worldwide as ‘the rapping priest’.

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Is there another schism forming in the Catholic Church?

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2018/05/06

Is the Pope a Catholic? Some believers aren’t quite sure. Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has become one of the most controversial pontiffs in hundreds of years. Will the church veer into theological liberalism, or stick with tradition? Or will Francis forge his own path?

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The Christian origins of the Serenity Prayer

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2018/04/21

The famous Protestant theologian Reinhold Niebuhr wrote what came to be known as the Serenity Prayer in the 1930s. Since then its taken on a life of its own, including widespread use in 12 step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.

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A Christian and an atheist walk into a bar...

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2018/04/21

It’s no joke: For people of every faith – or none – whether you take alcohol or drugs is a big deal. But the rules vary wildly, even within a tradition. Some Christians include alcohol as a core part of their most sacred ritual, but other Christians forbid its use altogether. How come?James Carleton dives into what helps people choose to use, and how to stop.

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07:32

Sikh rapper keeping it fresh

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2018/04/14

L-FRESH the Lion is a young member of one of the youngest world faiths. Based in Sydney's west, he has released two albums of Sikh-inspired hip hop. His second album 'Become' was released in 2016, marking him as a musician of faith with a growing global reputation.

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London Klezmer Quartet put their shtetl to the metal

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2018/03/31

Jewish Klezmer music finds its origins in the shtetls or villages of Eastern Europe in the 18th century. It was developed by Orthodox Jews known as Hasidim, but is now enjoyed the world over. Although now untethered from its Hasidic roots, Klezmer maintains its spiritual foundation.

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The gift of a second chance

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2018/03/31

Oops! You’ve done wrong, and now you cannot pass Go, and you do not collect $200. We generally agree that to err is human, and to forgive is divine – but is forgiveness always possible? On the intersection of Passover and Easter, James Carleton explores what Jews and Christians think about the gift of a second chance.

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05:24

The songs of Gawurra

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2018/03/24

Stanley Gawurra Gaykamungu is a singer-songwriter known simply as Gawurra. He's a Yolngu man from north-east Arnhem Land.His debut album is Vine of Love – which is based on the song line, or dreaming track – which is the path followed by the Yolngu creator being during the dream time.

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53:52

Indigenous Christianity: It’s not black and white

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2018/03/24

Jesus said for his followers to go and make disciples of all nations, but it feels like something went wrong. James Carleton speaks to Aboriginal Christians Brooke Prentis and Kathleen Butler to find out if it’s possible to untangle the conversion from the coercion, and to see how – far from being wiped out – Dreamtime spirituality is actually changing Christianity in Australia.

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06:30

The Bob Dylan of the Middle East

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2018/03/18

In January 2011 music, religion and politics collided in Cairo’s Tahrir Square as the Arab Spring protests gathered pace. One man at the forefront of the protests was Ramy Essam.

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53:52

Who can claim credit for the Enlightenment?

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2018/03/17

Sure, the Enlightenment was good, but it wasn’t everything. At least, that’s what these thinkers say. In this episode James Carleton hears about the past, present and future of western democracy.

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Black Voices sing out

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2018/03/10

Founded in Birmingham by Carol Pemberton, Black Voices brings a distinctively British gospel sound to the table, mixing African and Caribbean influences, including reggae, into their songs.

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53:52

Is God a feminist?

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2018/03/10

Feminism can be seen as an F-word in communities of faith, and given what’s said about women in many holy texts, feminists can be just as sceptical of religion.James Carleton speaks with two religious feminists who say faith can and does liberate women – but only if they can take positions of leadership in religious institutions.

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Bluegrass Buddhism

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2018/02/17

When you convert religions, does your taste in music have to change too?

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53:52

Conversion: Think different

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2018/02/17

The classic slogan from Apple aimed to convert Windows users to a different operating system, but don’t worry, we’re not trying to sell you anything—we’re talking changing religion.

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05:52

The enduring poetry of Rumi

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2018/02/10

Rumi’s poetic search for spiritual truth has united people all of all persuasions, including Australia. So why does his work endure?

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53:52

Iran: Revolution, religion and reform

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2018/02/10

It’s only been 39 years since Iran went from Shah to sharia. Replacing 2500 years of Persian monarchy with a new Islamic republic isn’t exactly simple – so where to from here?

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Labyrinth meditation

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2017/12/09

Birdsong and music, a labyrinth and the healing properties of natural sound.They’re all part of the mix as we meet composer Corrina Bonshek.

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