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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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Music builds bridge of dreams between India and...

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2018/12/08

The recent visit of India’s president Ram Nath Kovind was an historic event - the first ever state visit to Australia by an Indian President. Highlighting the reality that India, like China, is one of the coming world superpowers. But it seems Australia’s relationship with India rarely gets beyond economics and politics. One woman determined to deepen the relationship is the award-winning Australian saxophonist Sandy Evans.

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The hottest (and holiest) issues of 2018

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2018/12/08

We live in a world of hot takes that are here today and gone tomorrow, but some issues have been baking all year. It’s time to round out 2018 with a final ‘holy hot potatoes’. Our God Forbid panel juggles the burning issues in news and religion.

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07:57

Soweto Gospel Choir singing songs of hope

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2018/11/24

Church songs are at the heart of the world-famous Soweto Gospel Choir, formed in 2002. Taking its name from the Johannesburg township of Soweto, most of the choir's songs are the gospel tunes sung every week in churches throughout South Africa — a unique combination of Protestant hymns and African tribal traditions.

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53:52

African-Australians keep the faith

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2018/11/24

Since its introduction to Ethiopia in the first century, Christianity has grown across Africa over 2,000 years creating immense and resilient communities of faith. The God Forbid panel examines African Christianity, and how African Australians are helping to grow their own congregations down under in an increasingly secular landscape.

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07:55

The Flowers of War

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2018/11/10

Chris Latham's 'Flowers of War' project has sought to measure the cultural cost of WWI.

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53:52

Sacred soldiers: Remembering World War I

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2018/11/10

The first Remembrance Day services were explicitly Christian, but as Australia has become more religiously diverse the Anzac legend has taken on the qualities of a secular, civic religion.

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53:52

The business of charity

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2018/08/19

Charity is a virtue that’s almost universally applauded, but institutionalised not-for-profits aren’t nearly as uncontroversial. Is it really a virtue if you can write it off as a tax deduction? Should churches pay income tax? Do the wealthy have too much control over which projects receive funding? James Carleton explores the world of charities, foundations and not-for-profits, both religious and secular.

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Manika Kaur's devotional songs

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2018/08/18

Melbourne-born Manika Kaur has over 10 million views on Youtube. She sings kirtans, or devotionals songs, and gives away the proceeds through her foundation Kiratan For Causes, which raises funds for education projects in India’s Punjab.

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53:52

Artificial intelligence: Activating humanity's god mode

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2018/07/22

The heyday of World of Warcraft saw online players interacting together and forming guilds. Today, artificial intelligence is sophisticated enough that computers are beginning to fill that role instead. Join Kumi Taguchi as she explores AI, gaming and the religious experience.

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Eric Whitacre's virtual choir

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2018/07/21

Grammy-winning conductor Eric Whitacre is one of the world's most popular composers. His Virtual Choir 4.0 was released a couple of years ago. The choir is comprises more than 8000 videos with almost 6000 singers from 101 countries.

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07:35

Dhapanbal Yunupingu

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2018/07/07

Dhapanbal Yunupingu is young Indigenous musician on the rise.One of six daughters of the former lead singer of Yothu Yindi, Dr Yunupingu, Dhapanbal is making a mark on Australia's music scene in her own right. She's become the first Yolngu woman from her home community in Yirrkala in North East Arnhem Land to tour the country with her music.

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NAIDOC Week: The women who inspire us

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2018/07/07

Women in Christian leadership is a controversial topic in many churches, but for Indigenous Christians, women have been vital to the wellbeing of their communities. James Carleton speaks with three generations of female Aboriginal leaders from across the country. Although they come from different Aboriginal nations and Christian traditions, they all draw inspiration from women who have made their work possible.

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07:17

The Taiko drummer

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2018/06/30

Taiko drumming: It's been called the heartbeat of Japan. With a history going back more than 1000 years, today Taiko drumming is still associated with ceremonies in Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as being the drum of choice at every matsuri or Japanese festival. One man who has helped to take Taiko drumming out of its ritual setting and onto the concert stage is Master Bashow Kanagawa, a professional Taiko drummer from the old Japanese imperial capital of Nara.

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53:52

The Japanese paradox

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2018/06/30

Ritual is big in Japan, but faith isn’t. It’s the only country where you can be born Shinto, marry Christian and die Buddhist, but up to 80 per cent of Japanese people say they’re not religious. What gives? James Carleton and guest host Kumi Taguchi from Compass explore the rich spirituality of one of the most avowedly secular countries in the world.

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08:32

Yoga's rock star

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2018/06/23

The American chant artist Krishna Das is yoga’s rock star. With 15 albums and a Grammy nomination, he’s the best-selling western chant artist of all time. It's ironic given that he had already turned down a rock star lifestyle back in the 1970s.

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53:52

Does religion make you happier?

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2018/06/23

Some people say religion makes their lives better, but does that mean they’re happier? If you could be happy some other way, would you bother with the religion? Whether you believe happiness is part of the journey or that it's the destination, James Carleton traverses the highs and lows of human emotion.

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53:59

Does good spiritual health equal good mental health?

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2018/06/10

If you believe God is in control of all things, experiencing anxiety and depression can be a shock to the system. This week, James Carleton speaks to an Anglican minister and a Muslim slam poet – both of whom navigated these choppy waters firsthand.

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Morocco's musical medicine of the mind

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2018/06/09

In Australia, mental health issues are primarily dealt with by health and welfare services, but in many countries, religion and mythology can also play a part. The city of Fez in Morocco is home to the 300-year-old Hamadcha Brotherhood of Sufi Muslim mystics. They perform hypnotic ritual music which they believe has therapeutic value.

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06:22

The Dalai Lama's musician of choice

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2018/05/26

Tenzin Choegyal has played with some of the world's most famous Buddhist musicians, including Philip Glass, Patti Smith and Laurie Anderson. He also opens for the Dalai Lama when he tours Australia. After completing work on the upcoming documentary film titled, The Last Dalai Lama? Tenzin speaks to Geoff Wood about his guru and reincarnation.

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53:51

Who was the Buddha anyway?

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2018/05/26

Buddhists around the world celebrate the birth, death and enlightenment of the Buddha all on the same holy day – Vesak. Aspects of Buddhism are popular in the West, with mindfulness and meditation courses being taken by all kinds of people, from suburbanites to CEOs. But is that the full picture? Guest host Joe Gelonesi traverses the Noble Eightfold Path.

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