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Date: 2024-09-04
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stardust86x
It isn't religion but the brief sports picture reminded me (sorry not of Wimbledon but also that: ) of EO Wilson, an atheist evolutionary biologist who went to the University of Alabama and taught at Harvard. He passed away a few years ago; his field of study was ants.
Occasionally he would address social organisms. One of the ways he did that was by bringing the Alabama-Auburn rivalry up- two fundamentally identical teams but each fiercely connected to their team.
He would point out that religions can be cultish and do a lot of damage, but that they provide evolutionary benefit too- being a part of a larger group, having a social network to fall back on, and feeling a sense of identity.
As an avid born and raised Alabama fan myself this analogy always stuck.
I'm not religious now (I grew up Catholic, but as you pointed out, we ALL do it in some way or other.
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It isn't religion but the brief sports picture reminded me (sorry not of Wimbledon but also that: ) of EO Wilson, an atheist evolutionary biologist who went to the University of Alabama and taught at Harvard. He passed away a few years ago; his field of study was ants.
Occasionally he would address social organisms. One of the ways he did that was by bringing the Alabama-Auburn rivalry up- two fundamentally identical teams but each fiercely connected to their team.
He would point out that religions can be cultish and do a lot of damage, but that they provide evolutionary benefit too- being a part of a larger group, having a social network to fall back on, and feeling a sense of identity.
As an avid born and raised Alabama fan myself this analogy always stuck.
I'm not religious now (I grew up Catholic, but as you pointed out, we ALL do it in some way or other.
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afrinaut3094
Its cool to see John back! And this will be an awesome time! Though, humbly. please don't mess up talking about Vodun: whether it be Fon Vodun (Nana-Buluku & her twins Mawu-&-Lisa, Mawu, she being the creator of human's soul & body, Ewe Vodun (Mawuga Sodza & Sogblem, she & he) or Hatiain Vodun (typically Bondye, he) all of which are very different religions. African religions are complicated & so often misrepresented even by the most well-meaning researchers. I'm excited!
Yemonja is an irunmole, and all that (Odu-Ifa of the Yoruba.
edit: I'm no expert myself. But, I'm trying to learn more as I pursue a more safe career path.
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Its cool to see John back! And this will be an awesome time! Though, humbly. please don't mess up talking about Vodun: whether it be Fon Vodun (Nana-Buluku & her twins Mawu-&-Lisa, Mawu, she being the creator of human's soul & body, Ewe Vodun (Mawuga Sodza & Sogblem, she & he) or Hatiain Vodun (typically Bondye, he) all of which are very different religions. African religions are complicated & so often misrepresented even by the most well-meaning researchers. I'm excited!
Yemonja is an irunmole, and all that (Odu-Ifa of the Yoruba.
edit: I'm no expert myself. But, I'm trying to learn more as I pursue a more safe career path.
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josephcorridon9314
My biggest hope for this series is to figure out what's going on with Orthodox Christianity, my Catholic schooling covered most world religions, including lots of info on the protestant reformation, but glossed over one of the forms of our own religion.
(Also, I hate to start the discourse early, but I take some minor issue with the sentiment that everybody worships. There's a meaningful difference between the devoutly religious and I, and I think it's unfair to both them and me to consider us in the same category (in this regard)
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My biggest hope for this series is to figure out what's going on with Orthodox Christianity, my Catholic schooling covered most world religions, including lots of info on the protestant reformation, but glossed over one of the forms of our own religion.
(Also, I hate to start the discourse early, but I take some minor issue with the sentiment that everybody worships. There's a meaningful difference between the devoutly religious and I, and I think it's unfair to both them and me to consider us in the same category (in this regard)
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SmerfsMinecraft
This looks awesome! I have a few questions about the series plans though:
1: how will you guys be getting your information Will you run the information by or make the videos with faithful scholars of each sect
2: How are you planning on presenting the information Like historical focus on events, the perspectives and beliefs of current members. Will it analyze a religions impact or doctrine to draw some kind of conclusion
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This looks awesome! I have a few questions about the series plans though:
1: how will you guys be getting your information Will you run the information by or make the videos with faithful scholars of each sect
2: How are you planning on presenting the information Like historical focus on events, the perspectives and beliefs of current members. Will it analyze a religions impact or doctrine to draw some kind of conclusion
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Qwertylol
I really appreciate seeing the comments on crash course videos. Usually they are full of civil, academic discussions. My best friend who passed away a few months ago was very firmly a Christian, but he studied as many religions as he could so that he had a better understanding of the world around him and to further sure himself in his beliefs. Looking forward to going through this series
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I really appreciate seeing the comments on crash course videos. Usually they are full of civil, academic discussions. My best friend who passed away a few months ago was very firmly a Christian, but he studied as many religions as he could so that he had a better understanding of the world around him and to further sure himself in his beliefs. Looking forward to going through this series
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amandasmith593
I would argue that whether we all worship something depends very heavily on the definition of 'worship' being used. There are certainly things that I revere and hold at least akin to sacred, but I give neither prayers, nor offerings, nor rituals to them. My understanding of the word 'worship' has always implied that one or more of those are being given unto the object of worship.
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I would argue that whether we all worship something depends very heavily on the definition of 'worship' being used. There are certainly things that I revere and hold at least akin to sacred, but I give neither prayers, nor offerings, nor rituals to them. My understanding of the word 'worship' has always implied that one or more of those are being given unto the object of worship.
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crash_course
Just found this by accident as I follow Crash Course. This is going to be fun! I’m a literally waiting for it. I’m intrigued how are they going to be analyzed and what questions are going to be asked =) maybe I can identify few aspects which may be lingering within me and spot how and why they are there. Let’s see! Cheers
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Just found this by accident as I follow Crash Course. This is going to be fun! I’m a literally waiting for it. I’m intrigued how are they going to be analyzed and what questions are going to be asked =) maybe I can identify few aspects which may be lingering within me and spot how and why they are there. Let’s see! Cheers
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eliseavb
So excited! I took a course in undergrad called the philosophy of god, faith, and religion and loved it! It seems like this might be a little in the same vein. As a religious person, it was so cool to think about beliefs in general and my beliefs specifically in a really different way than I was used to. Can’t wait!
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So excited! I took a course in undergrad called the philosophy of god, faith, and religion and loved it! It seems like this might be a little in the same vein. As a religious person, it was so cool to think about beliefs in general and my beliefs specifically in a really different way than I was used to. Can’t wait!
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italktoomuch6442
Here's a thought for you. Twelve years have passed between Crash Course World History and today. Approximately the same amount of time as the age gap between John Green when he presented that series, and the character Me From The Past that he featured in it.
The wisdom shows.
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Here's a thought for you. Twelve years have passed between Crash Course World History and today. Approximately the same amount of time as the age gap between John Green when he presented that series, and the character Me From The Past that he featured in it.
The wisdom shows.
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bosef1
I'm. I'm sorry, I have to come clean. It was me this whole time. I'm the one responsible for all the bad things that have ever happened to good people. I thought things would have worked out differently, all those times. Don't worry, though, I'll keep trying until I get it right.
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I'm. I'm sorry, I have to come clean. It was me this whole time. I'm the one responsible for all the bad things that have ever happened to good people. I thought things would have worked out differently, all those times. Don't worry, though, I'll keep trying until I get it right.
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thenovicenovelist
I'm Agnostic Pagan and I'm excited about this series. Cogito was doing a similar series but it looks like he's switched focus from religions/spiritualities to other topics. Which is perfectly fine. I loved CC's mythology series as well.
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I'm Agnostic Pagan and I'm excited about this series. Cogito was doing a similar series but it looks like he's switched focus from religions/spiritualities to other topics. Which is perfectly fine. I loved CC's mythology series as well.
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AlanTempsDev
John is BACK LFG!
This is exactly what the internet and world at large needs right now. A course on religion, belief and theology to foster understanding and knowledge of one another instead of hate, discrimination and bigotry.
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John is BACK LFG!
This is exactly what the internet and world at large needs right now. A course on religion, belief and theology to foster understanding and knowledge of one another instead of hate, discrimination and bigotry.
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monicaalvarez5696
As an agnostic who was raised strict Catholic, I’m excited for this course so I can show my kids! I can’t explain things that have turned me away from religion without being super biased, but they have so many questions!
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As an agnostic who was raised strict Catholic, I’m excited for this course so I can show my kids! I can’t explain things that have turned me away from religion without being super biased, but they have so many questions!
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lostvarius
I’m one of those atheists utterly fascinated by religions. Also having John as the host makes it so special to me, like many I discovered CC with the history series while still a teenager, so this is like traveling back in time!
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I’m one of those atheists utterly fascinated by religions. Also having John as the host makes it so special to me, like many I discovered CC with the history series while still a teenager, so this is like traveling back in time!
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SaiyanHeretic
Everything I know about religion, I learned from Jurassic Park: God creates dinosaurs, God destroys dinosaurs. God creates Man, Man destroys God. Man creates Dinosaurs. / Dinosaurs eat Man. Woman inherits the Earth.
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Everything I know about religion, I learned from Jurassic Park: God creates dinosaurs, God destroys dinosaurs. God creates Man, Man destroys God. Man creates Dinosaurs. / Dinosaurs eat Man. Woman inherits the Earth.
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nati7728
or you worship an economic ideology of course this will fall on deaf ears to the vast majority of the audience, who are so soaked in the dogma of capitalism it is like asking a fish to notice the water around them
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or you worship an economic ideology of course this will fall on deaf ears to the vast majority of the audience, who are so soaked in the dogma of capitalism it is like asking a fish to notice the water around them
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crash_course
Ooooh this should be fun. I’ve always liked learning about religion but even more so after deconstructing and subsequently becoming an unbeliever.
I’m really looking forward to this series.
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Ooooh this should be fun. I’ve always liked learning about religion but even more so after deconstructing and subsequently becoming an unbeliever.
I’m really looking forward to this series.
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miciarokiri5182
Just announced New crash course dropped! to my teen boys and they were so excited, then I told them the subject and who is hosted and it was literal cheers. We are so excited about this!
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Just announced New crash course dropped! to my teen boys and they were so excited, then I told them the subject and who is hosted and it was literal cheers. We are so excited about this!
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VilcxjoVakero
As a religious studies-PhD dropout and as a devout ooblek-Calvinist, fingers crossed for this. Cannot promise I won't post a lot of gigantic umm actuallies but very much looking forward
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As a religious studies-PhD dropout and as a devout ooblek-Calvinist, fingers crossed for this. Cannot promise I won't post a lot of gigantic umm actuallies but very much looking forward
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jnb756
I believe in God but have deep distrust in any organized religion that claims to have all the answers and/or disdain for any other forms of belief - this will be a very interesting journey.
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I believe in God but have deep distrust in any organized religion that claims to have all the answers and/or disdain for any other forms of belief - this will be a very interesting journey.
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