Episode 66: Thou Shalt Not
Data Over Dogma
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Interpreting Differences in Religious Texts
Exploring the nuances between various versions of religious texts, the chapter focuses on differences in language, particularly singular versus plural terms, and their implications. Discussions delve into interpretations of commandments regarding idolatry, the prohibition of graven images in Judaism, and how different religions perceive violations of this commandment. The conversation also touches on the historical context of divine imagery and the presence of symbols in classrooms as modern interpretations of authoritative images.
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