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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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Manika Kaur, Sikh YouTube star

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2017/08/13

With millions of views on YouTube, Sikh performer Manika Kaur is taking her tradition's songs into new musical and technological territories.. Her album, ‘I Bow To You Waheguru’ is an independent release with all proceeds going to charity.

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45:04

The tangles of technology

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2017/08/12

Can we resist technology?

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07:55

Out Of The Shadows

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2017/08/05

It's is Tu b’av today – the day of love on the Jewish calendar.To mark the day, Geoff Wood speaks to two young Australian composers, part of the ‘Out of the Shadows’ festival of refugee Jewish music, staged by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Seymour Centre, 5-13 August.

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09:04

Wit's End

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2017/07/29

Our two apostates go head to head on unorthodox ordination and transvestitism in the church, and do surprisingly well.

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12:30

Voice in the wilderness: leaving the Exclusive Brethren

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2017/07/29

David Tchapat is one of eight children born into an Exclusive Brethren family. He escaped the protestant sect, but his brother stayed.

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05:54

William Crighton and 'Jesus Blues'

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2017/07/29

Religion separates the human being from the environment'. Australian singer-songwriter William Crighton on growing up Christian, leaving faith behind, and Jesus Blues.

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09:32

After faith

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2017/07/29

Leaving religion behind is often seen as cause for celebration. But is it always like that?

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17:04

Leaving the faith

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2017/07/29

Publicly renouncing religion in a Muslim-majority country carries high stakes. But even in secular countries, turning your back on religion can raise moral questions.

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07:34

Baker Boy: Rapping in an Indigenous language

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2017/07/22

From the celebrations of National Reconciliation Week, a feature on the ‘fresh new prince’ of hip-hop in the Top End, Danzal Baker, AKA Baker Boy.

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06:32

Burning Issue: Morality without religion

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2017/07/22

What do you draw on for your moral compass without religion?

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14:48

Burning Issue: Are churches dying?

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2017/07/22

Why are there abandoned or empty churches when just over half of Australia's population call themselves Christian?Our panel seeks out some answers.

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05:09

Is God relevant?

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2017/07/22

In a secular modern age, what relevance does God still have?

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When is it time to come out?

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2017/07/22

This week we ask the God Forbid panel is it hard to come out as Christian in an increasingly secular country

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09:10

Wit's end

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2017/07/15

Comedy and satire this week as our guests wrestle with colonialism, independence, and cricket.

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10:49

Please Explain

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2017/07/15

What is karma phobia? And is there a difference between Hindu and Indian values?

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12:15

Interpreting Hinduism

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2017/07/15

An international comedy sensation, and a political science student who works part time as a stand up comedian debate and disagree on what Hinduism is about.

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08:21

The Book of Mormon: Fun or offensive?

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2017/07/15

What's the fine line between satire and insult? Why was The Book of Mormon so successful?

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13:23

When is it OK to laugh?

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2017/07/15

Is it ok to make jokes about religion? What about extremism or terrorism?

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06:20

Wits End quiz: Catholic vs Catholic

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2017/07/09

Kristina Kenneally and Monica Doumit go head-to-head to out-Catholic each other - in a spirit of love and charity of course!

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04:39

Women inspired to care through faith

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2017/07/09

Suzie MacIntyre from Caritas Australia is inspired by the women she works alongside whose faith inspires them to acts of great courage and generosity.

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