ReligionForBreakfast
ReligionForBreakfast
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ReligionForBreakfast is an educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. It aims to improve public religious literacy by exploring beliefs and rituals through anthropological, sociological, and archaeological perspectives. The show does not endorse any particular religious tradition. The host, Dr. Andrew M. Henry, is a scholar of religious studies focusing on early Christianity and late Roman religion, with a PhD from Boston University.
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Come Explore Ancient Turkey With Me (Religion for Breakfast Tour 2026) 07.10.2026 4хвRegister for Tour: https://religionforbreakfast.com/Join Q and A Session: https://forms.gle/5avHs8je5ycAJ1kh9Uploaded 16-12-25Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why More Māori Are Rejecting Christianity 07.10.2026 19хвRegister for our online lecture with Dr. Sara Rahmani!: https://www.religiondepartment.com/offers/zsbQ2xsX/checkoutUploaded 18-03-25Atheism series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHsXddZFR9ANbj-eq169yTeOmNenCs8ZBMāori atheism is on the rise, but it's more than just disbelief—it’s tied to colonial resistance. A new study shows how Māori atheists frame rejecting Christianity as a political act. Atheism isn’t just Western—it’s global.Production Team:Producers: Andrew Henry; Andrew AghapourWriter: Kira KiefferConsultants: Sara Rahmani; Peter AddsEditor: Mark HenryJoin our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersThumbnail art by @hotcyder This video was made possible through the support of Grant 61928 from the John Templeton Foundation managed by The Queen’s University of Belfast. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation or The Queen’s University of Belfast.00:00 Māori atheism rising1:36 Māori history in brief6:15 Atheism defined7:26 Māori atheism and moral critique10:36 Māori atheism and indigenous "authenticity" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why Is Christmas on December 25th? | Dr. Tom Schmidt 07.10.2026 1год 4хвReligion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/religionforbreakfastRead Dr. Schmidt's Christmas publications here: https://tcschmidt.com/christmas-publications/The Bible doesn't say when Jesus was born...so why December 25th? New Testament scholar Dr. Tom Schmidt explains.00:00 Intro: The Debate Over December 25th01:20 What We Know for Sure (John Chrysostom)05:25 The History of Religions Thesis (Sol Invictus)07:43 Problems with the Sol Invictus Theory11:20 The Winter Solstice in Ancient Culture13:05 The Calculation Theory: Passover & The Equinox15:34 "Cosmic Perfection": Linking Conception & Crucifixion19:42 The Hippolytus Statue (222 AD)22:36 Deciphering the "Genesis of Christ" Inscription27:14 Calculating the Birth Date from Creation30:04 Other Early Chronographers (Julius Africanus & Clement)34:12 How December 25th Spread & "Won"53:29 Other Holidays: Saturnalia, Kalends, & Brumalia56:44 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why Psychedelics Feel So Religious | Entheogens Explained 07.10.2026 25хвRegister for Ethnobotany and the Invisible Reality of the Blackfeet: https://www.religiondepartment.com/offers/BWG42LUy/checkoutUploaded 08-01-26Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersDiscover why psychedelics so often spark mystical experiences. This video dives into research on entheogens, exploring awe, unity, and powerful altered states of consciousness.This video was made possible through the support of grant #TRT-2021-10499 from the John Templeton Foundation managed by the Center for Mind and Culture. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation or the Center forMind and Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
1000 Subscribers! 07.10.2026 3хвWe made it to 1000! Thank you everyone! You all make Religion For Breakfast what it is, and I appreciate your support so much. ~Andrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What Is Religion? 07.10.2026 9хвWhat is religion? The answer might not be as simple as you thought.Uploaded 12-01-16Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastDesign: Chris Maghintay, http://www.chrismaghintay.com/Animation: EC Henry, http://echenry.com/Music: Kevin MacLeod, http://incompetech.com/Attributions:Star Wars Medieval Illumination: Chawakarn KongprasertFor God, Country, and Coca-Cola image: Mark PendergrastReligion Evolution Tree: Simon E. Davies, https://www.facebook.com/HumanOdyssey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
500 Subscribers! 07.10.2026 4хв500 subscribers! Thank you everyone!Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What is the Difference Between Theology and Religious Studies? 07.10.2026 9хвTheology and Religious Studies...do you know the difference?Uploaded 16-02-16Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastDesign: Chris Maghintay http://www.chrismaghintay.com/Animation: EC Henry www.echenry.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.comAttributions:Amish picture: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Amish#/media/File:2006-07-29_-_07_-_Road_Trip_-_Day_06_-_United_States_-_Wyoming_-_Yellowstone_National_Park_-_Waiting_4888671147.jpgHuckabee photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mike_Huckabee#/media/File:Gov-Huckabee-001.jpgReligion population graphic: http://www.pewforum.org/2015/05/12/americas-changing-religious-landscape/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why Ancient Christian Artists Gave Jesus a "Magic" Wand 07.10.2026 30хвCompare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastJoin our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersAncient Christian art often shows Jesus holding what looks like a magic wand. Was he being portrayed as a magician? This video explores the cultural meaning behind these images, and what they reveal about early Christian views of power and miracles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Is Coca-Cola a Religion? 07.10.2026 6хвReligion is very difficult to define. The scholar Clifford Geertz offered his own definition, but ironically, this definition is broad enough to apply to even a soft drink brand: Coca Cola. But how could Coca-Cola be a religion?Uploaded 11-12-17www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastwww.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast@andrewmarkhenrywww.religionforbreakfast.comAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThanks to our patrons on Patreon!Sources:Mark Pendergrast, "For God, Country, and Coca Cola,"David Chidester, "The Church of Baseball, the Fetish of Coca-Cola, and the Potlatch of Rock n' Roll: Theoretical Models for the Study of Religion in American Popular Culture, Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Vol. 64, No. 4, (Winter, 1996), 743-765 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Was the Gospel of John Changed to Suppress Mary Magdalene? 07.10.2026 14хвMary Magdalene has a ton of conspiracy theories swirling around her. Most are pure speculation. But a recent study by a Duke University New Testament PhD student, Elizabeth Schrader, argues that the copiers of the Gospel of John may have diminished the role of Mary Magdalene. Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PThZ6XEp4qw&feature=youtu.beSupport the show!:https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfasthttps://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast Follow me on Twitter!: @andrewmarkhenryFollow Elizabeth Schrader too!: @libbieschrader Study:Elizabeth Schrader, "Was Martha of Bethany Added to the Fourth Gospel in the Second Century?" Harvard Theological Review 110 (2017) 360-392 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why is "Mana" in Your Video Games? 07.10.2026 13хвJoin our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastIf you play League of Legends, World of Warcraft, or Magic the Gathering, you've probably heard about "mana." It is the magical power used by sorcerers, magicians, mages, and wizards. But what is mana, and how did it enter video gaming culture? Special thanks to one of our patrons, Esteban, for suggesting the video title!Bibliography:Alex Golub, “The History of Mana,” The Appendix, April 2014: http://theappendix.net/issues/2014/4/the-history-of-mana-how-an-austronesian-concept-became-a-video-game-mechanicJacques Waardenburg, Russell T. McCutcheon , "Classical Approaches to the Study of Religion: Aims, Methods, and Theories of Research. Introduction and Anthology,” (De Gruyter, 2017).Juliette Blevins, "Some Comparative Notes on Proto-Oceanic mana: Inside and Outside the Austronesian Family,” Oceanic Linguistics, Vol. 47, No. 2 (Dec., 2008), 253-274.Mana study by Office of Hawaiian Affairs: https://www.oha.org/manaMatt Tomlinson, "New Mana: Transformations of a Classic Concept in Pacific Languages and Cultures,” (ANU Press, 2016).Matt Tomlinson, “Retheorizing Mana: Bible Translation and Discourse of Loss in Fiji,” Oceania, Vol. 76, No. 2 (Jul., 2006), 173-185..Matthew Tomlinson, “In God’s Image: The Metaculture of Fijian Christianity,” (University of California Press, 2009).Wende Elizabeth Marshall, “Potent Mana: Lessons in Power and Healing,” (SUNY Press, 2011) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What Is the Best Bible Translation? 06.10.2026 1год 1хвRegister for our online Koine Greek class here!: https://religiondepartment.com/Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastThumbnail art by @ECHenry Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images 00:00 Setting the parameters of the question3:01 Which languages are being translated?3:58 How manuscript traditions affect translation13:20 Translation philosophy21:31 Case Study: NRSV29:12 Case Study: ESV33:54 Case Study: NIV38:15 Case Study: NAB42:29 Case Study: JPS Tanakh48:20 Case Study: KJV51:48 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Why Fictional Magic Systems Feel So Fake 06.10.2026 38хвWant to restore the planet’s ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos? The first 100 people to join Planet Wild with my code RELIGION2 will get the first month for free on me: https://planetwild.com/r/religionforbreakfast/join/2If you want to get to know them better first, check out their mission supporting Brazil’s Xingu region: https://planetwild.com/r/religionforbreakfast/m29/2Thumbnail by @ECHenry 00:00 Intro1:24 Part 1: Magic is Mundane8:39 Part 2: Magic as a Profession?14:10 Part 3: Magic as Energy?22:08 Part 4: Good vs. Evil27:47 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Depressing Demonology of Zelda 06.10.2026 24хвGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastWorking Titles, exclusive in Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/working-titles-39-majoras-mask-lowspecgamer?ref=religionforbreakfast Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastImagine a religion that assumes evil will always arise again. Dive deep into the demonology of the Legend of Zelda. Bibliography:David Frankfurter, "Master-Demons, Local Spirits, and Demonology in the Roman Mediterranean World: An Afterword to Rita Lucarelli," Journal of Ancient Near Eastern Religions 11 (2011) 126 - 131Rita Lucarelli, "Demons (Benevolent and Malevolent)" in UCLA Encylopedia of Egyptology," 2010.Select footage and images courtesy of Getty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What is Zen Buddhism? 06.10.2026 33хвUse code RFBINCOGNI at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rfbincogni.Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters00:00 Intro1:42 The Legendary Origins2:26 Bodhidharma and Buddha-nature5:58 A Special Transmission Outside of Scriptures9:22 Lineage10:13 Sudden Awakening14:45 Zazen explained17:04 Chan moves to Japan22:38 Zen Buddhism goes abroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Origin of the Quran’s Name for Jesus 06.10.2026 14хвGo to https://athleticgreens.com/religionforbreakfast to get started on your first purchase and receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 travel packs. Thanks to Athletic Greens for sponsoring today's video!Uploaded 08-12-22Below the fold: AG1 by Athletic Greens is a comprehensive, nutrition drink engineered to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet and support your body’s nutritional needs across four pillars of health: Gut health, Immune support, Energy and Recovery! It’s packed with 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced ingredients and combines the perfect amount of micronutrients, absorption and taste to jumpstart your daily routine. AG1 is available in the US, Canada, UK and Europe.Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast00:00 Recap of Jesus' Aramaic Name00:26 The Quranic Exception: Isa2:31 Ad break3:41 Safaitic overview4:52 Inscription overview7:29 Etymology of 'sy10:10 ConclusionTo learn more about this research:Al-Jallad. 20201. The Pre-Islamic Divine Name 'sy and the Background of the Qur'anic Jesus, with Ali al-Manaser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Pilgrimage or Tourism at the Baha'i Gardens? 06.10.2026 8хвAkko and Haifa are the two holiest cities for the Baha'i Faith. The Baha'i Gardens, located on the slopes of Mt. Carmel in Haifa, Israel, have become a major tourist site in recent years. Baha'i pilgrims also travel there to pray and meditate at the Shrine of the Báb located in the gardens. Why are these two cities holy to the Baha'is? What is the significance of pilgrimage here?Become a member of our Patreon community!: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne time donations can be sent to: paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor religious studies book recommendations, see: https://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Is Religion Good for the Environment? 06.10.2026 23хвBack in the 1960s, the historian Lynn White Jr. blamed Christianity for the climate crises of the 20th century. More recently, many religious leaders have published eco-friendly versions of their theology. But is it helping? Can religion be good for the environment?Brought to you by the Religion and Environment Story Project at Boston University with the support of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThanks to @TorqueTales for the footage of the Hadimba Temple.Further Reading:Taylor, Wieren, Zaleha, "Lynn White Jr. and the greening-of-religion hypothesis," Conservation Biology, 30 (5), 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Is Jediism a Religion? 06.10.2026 10хвJoin our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast Jediism came to prominence in 2001 during the UK census when a bunch of people claimed to be "Jedi" as their religion. But there also is a real-world movement of people calling themselves Jediists, followers of Jediism. How should religious studies scholars study this movement? Is it a religion?Follow me on Twitter: @ andrewmarkhenryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmarkhenry/2nd channel: @andrewmarkhenry Bibliography:Adam Possamai and Murray Lee, “Hyper-real religions: Fear, anxiety and late-modern religious innovation,”Adam Possamai, "Handbook of Hyper-real Religions," 2012.Carole Cusack, "Invented Religions: Imagination, Fiction, and Faith," Ashgate: 2010. Henry Jenkins, “Quentin Tarantino’s Star Wars?: Digital Cinema, Media Convergence, and Participatory Culture,” 2013. Debra McCormick, “From Jesus Christ to Jedi Knight—validity and viability of new religious movements in late modernity. In Proceedings Social Change in the 21st Century Conference 2006, Queensland University of Technology. Zoe Alderton, “Snapewives and Snapeism: A Fiction-Based Religion within the Harry Potter Fandom,” Religions, 2014 5(1), 219-267.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/5/1/219Church of Jediism basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zzvJD5J9lQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1PuPqF9ciAEHFqbors75Aj70TbDxmmQWXinsWLz9UhO6gk-NCjpBo0OsYUK Charity Commission Report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/578931/Temple_of_the_Jedi_Order_FINAL_DECISION.pdfPhoto attributions:Kathleen Kennedy photograph: Attributed to Gage Skidmore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Kennedy_(producer)#/media/File:Kathleen_Kennedy_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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