The Religion Atlas

Epizode

• The Religion Atlas - Episode 07 "Jainism" 15.06.2026 45min

  Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is one of the world's oldest independent Indian religions. It prescribes a path of extreme self-discipline, spiritual purity, and enlightenment through absolute nonviolence toward all living creatures. Rather than worshipping a creator god, Jains venerate liberated souls known as Tirthankaras (spiritual teachers) who have conquered the cycle of rebirth.The_Religion_Atlas_-_Episode_07__Jainism_
• The Religion Atlas - Episode 06 "Sikhism" 14.06.2026 43min

  Sikhism is the world's fifth-largest organized religion, founded in the late 15th century CE by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. It is a distinct, independent monotheistic faith with a global following of approximately 26 to 30 million people, known as Sikhs. The word "Sikh" translates from Punjabi to mean "disciple" or "learner."
• The Religion Atlas - Episode 05 "Judaism" 13.06.2026 41min

  Judaism is the world's oldest Abrahamic, monotheistic religion, encompassing the collective spiritual, cultural, and legal traditions of the Jewish people. Originating in the Middle East nearly 4,000 years ago, Judaism functions not just as a faith, but as an ethno-religion—a complete identity woven from ancestry, nationhood, law, and culture. Globally, the Jewish population stands at roughly 15.7 million people, with nearly 85% of all adherents concentrated in either Israel or the United States.
• The Religion Atlas - Episode 04 "Islam" 13.06.2026 41min

  Islam is the world's second-largest and fastest-growing religion, centered on the absolute oneness of God (Allah) and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Globally, it has over 1.9 billion followers, known as Muslims, who make up roughly 25% of the global population. The word "Islam" stems from the Arabic root meaning "submission" or "surrender" to the will of God, which is believed to bring inner peace.
• The Religion Atlas - Episode 03 "Christianity" 13.06.2026 1h

  Christianity is the world's largest religion, centered on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in the first century CE. Its global following encompasses roughly 2.4 billion adherents—approximately one-third of the human population—who believe that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah) and the Son of God foretold in the Hebrew scriptures.
• The Religion Atlas - Episode 02 "Hinduism" 12.06.2026 28min

  Hinduism, historically referred to as Sanātana Dharma (the eternal order), is the world's oldest living major religion, with roots stretching back over 4,000 years. Rather than a single organized system with a definitive founder or central creed, it functions as an intricate family of diverse Indian traditions, spiritual philosophies, and cultural practices. Globally, it stands as the third-largest religion, with roughly 1.2 billion followers, nearly 95% of whom reside on the Indian subcontinent.
• The Religion Atlas - Episode 01 "Buddhism" 12.06.2026 46min

  Buddhism is a major world religion and philosophy founded in ancient India over 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha ("The Awakened One"). Focused on personal spiritual development and the attainment of deep insight into the true nature of reality, Buddhism is fundamentally nontheistic. Rather than worshiping a creator God, its estimated 500 million followers cultivate wisdom and compassion to escape the cycle of suffering and rebirth.