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Could the best kind of belief possibly be no belief at all? Host Tevya decides to check out atheism. As the program begins, he finds himself in a graveyard, where he is visited by an important insight: 'Being dead sucks!' Later in the program, he meets the president of Canada's Freethought Association, which stirs up a little controversy with its provocative ad slogan: 'There's probably no God. So stop worrying and enjoy life.' Finally, he finds himself...
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Host Tevya begins his spiritual quest by investigating Hinduism, a faith with some 900 million followers worldwide. He attends the Durga Puga festival, an annual celebration for the Hindu goddess Durga with his teen guide Kritika. Tevya explores Little India searching for a present for the goddess and learns a little Kathak dancing with Kritika along the way!
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Continuing his quest for belief, host Tevya get's a fresh look at the history and traditions of the Hasidic Jews (a little different to the Judaism he was used to). Rabbi Kaplan and some new friends offer insight into the most important passage in a Jewish boy's life, the Bar Mitzvah, celebrate Purim and have dinner with the Rabbi's family. Can Rabbi Kaplan reveal the answer to one of the burning questions, why can't Jews eat bacon?
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While many mainline Christian churches are in decline, Evangelical Christianity remains a powerful force in the 21st century. With two point one billion followers worldwide, this particular branch of faith must be doing something right. In this program, host Tevya enters the world of Evangelicals, meeting a local pastor whose weekly service is broadcast to five different locations and features a full rockband. He learns that it is all about giving...
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With more than 300 million followers worldwide, Buddhists follow a path towards enlightenment in what is as much a religion, as it is a way of life. A Buddhist Monk attempts to quieten host Tevya's mind, but first, a celebration. It's Buddha's birthday and Tevya is in for a food-fight while meeting 'The Holy Ghosts.'
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Islam has one point six billion followers around the world - so perhaps it's where host Tevya will find the answer's he's looking for. He starts out with a visit to the Taric Islamic Centre where he learns why it is important to cleanse himself before prayer, what Halal is, an introduction to the history of Muhammad and the devotion it takes to be a Muslim.
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Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity: From the public ministry of Jesus to the legendary battles of the Crusades, examine the interwoven histories of these two distinct branches of Christianity. Although its followers were long persecuted by the Roman Empire, Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region and eventually became the favored religion of the Empire, following the ascension of Constantine to the Roman throne. Discover the...