Let's Talk Religion

Explore the complexities of Yazidism, a unique faith with rich oral traditions and a monotheistic belief system centered around Malek Taus and seven angels. Learn about the Yazidi connection to Kurdish identity, historical oppression, and efforts towards education and integration in diaspora communities.

Explore the rich history and unique beliefs of Mandaeism, a religious group connected to Gnosticism, Early Judaism, and John the Baptist. Discover their spiritual goals, practices, and challenges faced by Mandaeans throughout history and in the modern world.

Exploring the multifaceted nature of religion and belief, delving into sociological perspectives on belief and religion, analyzing belief as a social identity influenced by relationships, and showcasing belief as a means of creating identity and fostering social connections.

This episode is on the scholarly academic side. We discuss the very commonly recurring problems of essentializing, generalizing and the "No True Scotsman Fallacy" in discussions about religion.References:Coleman, Simon (2010). “Recent Developments in the Anthropology of Religion”. I The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion (red. Bryan S. Turner). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.Marranci, Gabrielle (2010). ”Sociology and Anthropology of Islam – a critical debate”. I The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion (red. Bryan S. Turner). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick introduction to the podcast and what "Let's talk Religion" is about.We also explore the difficult question "What is Religion" from a scholarly perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.