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ReligionForBreakfastGospel of Judas: What Does It Really Say?The Gospel of Judas caused a huge stir when National Geographic published it back in 2006. But to this day, misconceptions about this text abound. Who wrote this text? And what does it really say?Uploaded 21-06-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThanks to our Patreon patrons!:Brian BDan DAlex BJohn MWilsonCain DManny...
2026-10-2613 min
ReligionForBreakfastWhy Baseball Players Are So SuperstitiousGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 19-10-23Watch Becoming Human here: https://nebula.tv/videos/realscience-how-burial-marks-the-start-of-human-culture?ref=religionforbreakfastBaseball players do a lot of rituals...and anthropologists of religion have noticed. Some call it superstition, but are there other reasons why athletes might ritualize so many of their behaviors?Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my classes list to be notified of online classes: https...
2026-10-2619 min
ReligionForBreakfastDoom-Bringing Solar Eclipses in the World's ReligionsRegister for my class on the Book of Revelation!: https://religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.com/Mailing list for future class announcements: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Uploaded 07-04-24Solar eclipses are cool, but for most of human history in many religions, they were viewed as extremely dangerous.Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Bibliography:Lange and McLeish, "Eclipse and Revelation: Total Solar Eclipses...
2026-10-2616 min
ReligionForBreakfast6000 subscribers! (and channel update)We have passed 6000 subscribers and are growing more every day! Thank you so much everyone for supporting Religion for Breakfast. Religious literacy is needed more than ever in this day and age, and I hope, in some small way, RFB can help. Uploaded 31-08-17All summer I have been working at the Newseum Institute's Religious Freedom Center developing educational material for religious studies teachers. Part of this project involved creating videos on a variety of religious studies topics. So stay tuned in the coming months, and you will see some new videos in this...
2026-10-2603 min
ReligionForBreakfastThe Ancient Greeks Who Converted to BuddhismGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Archaeology Quest here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/realscience-pottery?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 10-05-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Greece is very far away from the heartland of early Buddhism in India and parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. But thanks to Alexander the Great, Hellenistic and Buddhist cultures...
2026-10-2622 min
ReligionForBreakfastWhy Are Congregations So Divided?Join 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 Uploaded 01-08-19FULL INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTK_a-VaHHs&feature=youtu.beWhether we're talking about race or economic class, most religious congregations in the United States are super homogeneous. This reflects the sociological principle called "homophily," or in simpler terms, "birds of a feather flock together." But why is this? Why are religious congregations so divided?...
2026-10-2517 min
ReligionForBreakfastThe Origins of Infant BaptismWatch my Josephus interview with Dr. Tom Schmidt!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-did-josephus-really-write-about-jesus-interview-w-dr-tom-schmidt?ref=religionforbreakfast Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 13-06-25Was early Christian baptism always full immersion for adults? Or did infant baptism and pouring water evolve earlier than we thought?Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters00:00 Intro1:22 Origins of Baptism4:22 Adult-Full-Immersion-With-Exceptions Model6:36 Earliest Evidence for Infant Baptism10:43 1st or 2...
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ReligionForBreakfastWhy Religions Survive When Prophecies FailGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch QAnon Bonus Video: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-why-people-still-believe-in-qanon?ref=religionforbreakfast Get Lifetime memberships!: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 16-10-25Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersWhen prophecies fail, religious movements don't always collapse. They adapt. From TikTok’s Rapture predictions to 19th-century millenarian movements, this video explores why religious groups often grow stronger after being proven wrong, and ho...
2026-10-2526 min
ReligionForBreakfast3 Things Everyone Should Know About ReligionReligious Literacy can be summarized in three key assumptions about religion. It is not simply learning every detail about world religions. Uploaded 24-05-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod. www.incompetech.comHarvard Religious Literacy Project: http://rlp.hds.harvard.edu/Religious Literacy Online Class: https://www.edx.org/xseries/world-religions-through-scripturesSpecial Thanks to Our Patreon Supporters!:Brian B.John M.Alex B.Cain D.Manny
2026-10-2407 min
ReligionForBreakfastThe Very Recent Origins of the Christmas TreeGround News Holiday Sale: Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Join Ground News today to get 40% off unlimited access: https://ground.news/religionforbreakfast. Sale ends December 31.Uploaded 14-12-23It's often alleged that the Christmas tree originated from some sort of pagan practice. But the evidence points to a much later date during the Medieval period in Europe. Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my classes list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/
2026-10-2419 min
ReligionForBreakfastSaturnalia ExplainedJoin 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 Uploaded 12-12-19What is Saturnalia? You may have heard of this Roman holiday, but the details are scant and fragmentary from Roman sources. This video explains what we know about Saturnalia and whether or not it influenced the institution of Christmas. Follow me on Twitter: @andrewmarkhenry Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPRIMARY SOURCES:Chronographia anni 354
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Druids: What Do We Really Know?The Druids. The mysterious Celtic religious specialists of ancient Ireland, Britain, and Northern Europe. But who were they really? What historical evidence corroborates their existence?Uploaded 22-03-19Become a member of our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastDonate to the show at: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast Follow me on:Twitter @andrewmarkhenrywww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBibliography:Andrew Fitzpatrick, “Druids: Towards an Archaeology,” Communities and Connections: Essays in Honor of B...
2026-10-2413 min
ReligionForBreakfastDid a Pagan Goddess Inspire Easter?Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastWatch Becoming Human, exclusive in Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/realscience-how-humans-started-speaking?ref=religionforbreakfastUploaded 30-03-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastSelect footage and images courtesy of Getty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
2026-10-2419 min
ReligionForBreakfastThis Is Not The Buddha (yet)Watch my tour of the Red Basilica on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-sacred-spaces-inside-the-red-basilica-a-roman-temple-to-the-egyptian-gods?ref=religionforbreakfast Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 15-05-25Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersHe’s not the Buddha—but he might be a Buddha someday. Meet Budai: a 10th-century Chinese monk turned laughing folk hero, Zen trickster, and future Buddha in disguise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
2026-10-2416 min
ReligionForBreakfastUFO Religions ExplainedGo to https://brilliant.org/ReligionforBreakfast/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription.Uploaded 15-06-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastA subset of New Religious Movements draw inspiration from the complex constellation of beliefs surrounding UFOs and intelligent extraterrestrial life. Scholars call these: UFO Religions. But what are...
2026-10-2420 min
ReligionForBreakfastWas Thomas Jefferson Religious?Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Be well informed. Download the free Ground News app at https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastUploaded 22-06-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastWhen Thomas Jefferson ran for president, his opponents attacked him as an atheist. But was this true? What did Jefferson believe?Select footage and images...
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ReligionForBreakfastInterviewing Bart Ehrman about Hell, Souls, and JesusSign up for Dr. Ehrman's webinar, "Did Jesus Think He Was God?": https://religionforbreakfast--ehrman.thrivecart.com/bart-webinar/Uploaded 22-10-21Join 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/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ReligionForBreakfastWhen Shinto Became a “Religion"Special thanks to the researcher and co-writer of this episode Kaitlyn Ugoretz. Check out her new channel on Japanese religion: "Eat, Pray, Anime:" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0Bt7lnqD2c73M_PQkRDKg Uploaded 23-12-20Join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastJoin my 15-person online seminars here: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryOne-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/religionforbreakfastPhoto Attributions:
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ReligionForBreakfastWhat is Diwali?Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 09-11-23Watch Cogito here: https://nebula.tv/videos/cogito-yt-what-is-hinduism?ref=religionforbreakfastJoin our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my classes list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the festival of lights. It is celebrated mostly by Hindus, but many Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists recognize Diwali as well. The festival symbolizes...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Cold War Origins of "In God We Trust"Join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastUploaded 16-01-20The motto of the United States is: "In God We Trust." But the motto is a relatively recent invention, dating back to the 1950s. Why did the U.S. institute this motto, and what does it tell us about American identity and religion?Check out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast Join our Patreon community: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFollow me on Twitter: @andrewmarkhenry ...
2026-10-2410 min
ReligionForBreakfastBiblically-Accurate Angels ExplainedJoin my online class about ancient magic and guardian angels!: https://religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.com/Uploaded 02-02-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastBiblically-accurate Clippy was used with permission from the original artist. Check out the work by Evangeline Gallagher on Twitter: @egallagher_artAngel animations by @ECHenry You may have seen the memes...
2026-10-2416 min
ReligionForBreakfastColbert On ReligionI've watched a lot of Stephen Colbert over the years. When you watch enough of one TV show, you start to notice patterns. For Colbert, I noticed he talks about religion a lot...at least more than other late night TV shows. What can we learn about this?Uploaded 31-01-17Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastSpecial Thanks to our Patrons on Patreon!:Christian G....
2026-10-2407 min
ReligionForBreakfast"Qi" Explained: Ancient, Mystic Superpower?Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today’s video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/HCzg50O5nF4Uploaded 25-05-23You may have heard of Qi before. It appears in discussions surrounding acupuncture, Tai Chi, cupping, and traditional Chinese Medicine. But it also appears in martial arts media as a superpower. So what is qi?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...
2026-10-2419 min
ReligionForBreakfastWould Jesus Vote Republican or Democrat?Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfast.Uploaded 11-04-24How would Jesus vote on political issues today? It's an impossible question to answer, but how you answer the question probably depends on your own political ideology.Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Thumbnail art by...
2026-10-2413 min
ReligionForBreakfastCan Your Religion Predict Your Politics?A recent study analyzed 130,000 religious leaders in the United States, mostly from Christian and Jewish denominations. The researchers compared their voting registration with their denominations, trying to find trends in each denomination. Some denominations swing hard in one direction (Democrat or Republican) while other denominations seem more evenly split. Uploaded 20-06-17Sources:New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/06/12/upshot/the-politics-of-americas-religious-leaders.htmlActual academic article: http://www.eitanhersh.com/uploads/7/9/7/5/7975685/hersh_malina_draft_061117.pdfTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast...
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ReligionForBreakfastHow Star Wars Explains the New Testament CanonThe development of the New Testament canon was fraught with debates. But it is hard to imagine why the formation of a canon caused so much controversy. Looking at modern fandoms, we can catch a glimpse at what is at stake when you institute a canon of authoritative sources. Uploaded 20-02-18This video is adapted from an old blogpost that I published in 2013: http://religionforbreakfast.com/2013/12/29/how-early-christian-canon-resembles-star-wars-fandom/Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastwww.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
2026-10-2409 min
ReligionForBreakfastWho Is Satan in Islam? | Iblis ExplainedWatch my interview with Dr. Ali Olomi on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-what-are-jinn-interview-with-dr-ali-olomi?ref=religionforbreakfast Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Uploaded 10-04-25In Islam, Satan isn’t a fallen angel—but a jinn named Iblīs. This video explores his story in the Qurʾān, his role as tempter and adversary, and how scholars and mystics have interpreted him for over 1,400 years. Who is the Devil in Islam?Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video s...
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ReligionForBreakfastThomas: The Secret Twin of Jesus?Sign up for New Insights into the New Testament here!: https://religionforbreakfast--ehrman.thrivecart.com/nint2023/Uploaded 14-09-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastMost scholars agree Jesus had a brother named James. But a bunch of ancient Christians thought he had another brother. An identical twin brother: Judas Didymus Thomas. Where did this belief come from? And...
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ReligionForBreakfastWhy Strict Religions SucceedAcross cultures, religious communities that expect more from their members thrive (or religious communities in which members face greater consequences for leaving). Meanwhile, lenient religious groups struggle to maintain membership. Why is this? Wouldn't you assume most people would want to join the easiest religion? Recent research suggests that strict religions are sociologically and psychologically predisposed to succeed.Uploaded 12-09-18Support Religion for Breakfast!:https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastpaypal.me/religionforbreakfastMy religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFollow me on Twitter @andrewmarkhenry
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Dalai Lama Explained: The Last Lama?The Dalai Lama, the spiritual and [formerly] political leader of the Tibetan people. But what even is the Dalai Lama? And if he gets his way, will he be the last one?Uploaded 15-03-19Check out Step Back History's video "What do Buddhists Believe?" for an overview!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8m8ur_tE1oBecome a member of our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastYou can also donate to the show at: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor religious studies book recommendations, see: https://amazon...
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ReligionForBreakfastIs There Any Difference Between a Cult and a Religion?You've heard the term "cult" before. It conjures images of authoritarian leaders and sheep-like followers. Many people claim that some religious groups are not religions at all...but rather..."cults." But is there any real difference between a "cult" and a "religion?"Uploaded 17-08-17Check out Ground Up Religion!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSXrzv0LYzE&t=259sTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastHere are some articles to get...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe History of HellHell is well-known in popular culture and is a widespread belief among Christian communities today. But where did this doctrine come from? Jewish apocalyptic literature from the 2nd Temple period reveals the idea was evolving even before the rise of Christianity.Uploaded 31-10-18Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfast/Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryReligious studies book recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBibliography:Pope John Paul II quote, General Audience July 28, 1999: http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/audiences/1999/documents/hf_jp-ii...
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ReligionForBreakfastDyeus: The Indo-European Sky FatherThanks to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/rhcY50Mf3i6Uploaded 12-01-23Thumbnail by @ECHenry 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/religionforbreakfastIn this video, we explore the Proto-Indo-European Sky Father. A deity revered by many cultures throughout history. From the Greek Zeus to the...
2026-10-2317 min
ReligionForBreakfastConfucius Has Living Descendants?With my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Lindsay Ellis' "The Macabre World of Bodycam YouTube:" https://nebula.tv/videos/lindsayellis-bodycam-youtube?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 19-12-25Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersConfucius (possibly) has living descendants, and he is (also possibly) the patriarch of the longest documented family line in history. This video explores how that lineage survived 2,500 years of Chinese history, and why ge...
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ReligionForBreakfastAmericans Are Religious About AmericaJoin 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 Uploaded 10-10-19American Civil Religion Episode 1: "Americans Are Religious About America."This episode is an introduction to American Civil Religion. It launches a 5-part series on the topic. Basically, American Civil Religion is when Americans are religious about America. The series argues that Americans are being religious when they create and curate American identity and ideals. Stay tuned for future episodes.
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ReligionForBreakfastHow the New Testament Canon Was Formed (Interview with Dr. Bart Ehrman)Register for Dr. Ehrman's course here! "The Bible and the Quran:" https://religionforbreakfast--ehrman.thrivecart.com/bibleandquran/Uploaded 19-04-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Most Misunderstood Parable of JesusCompare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfast.Uploaded 23-05-24The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most famous parables of Jesus. But people have been misinterpreting it for centuries. Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/00:00 The Traditional Interpretation2:16 Intro to Samaritan...
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ReligionForBreakfastDoes Humanity Still Believe in Magic?As far as science and technology goes, the 21st century is an exciting time to be alive. We are curing more and more diseases. We are developing better and better space travel. Some see these advances as evidence that religion and magic are losing their influence on society. Magic especially has been viewed as a debunked "proto-science" with little credibility in modernity. But sociological data suggests that many humans still practice and believe in magic. Uploaded 07-06-18Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryInstagram: https...
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ReligionForBreakfastWhat was the REAL Name of Jesus? (feat. Dr. Benjamin Suchard)The first 100 people to use code religionforbreakfast at the link below will get 20% off of Incogni: https://incogni.com/religionforbreakfast Uploaded 29-09-22Special thanks to Dr. Benjamin Suchard for his invaluable insights and expertise in consulting on this episode.What was the actual name of Jesus? Many people know that Jesus's actual Aramaic name was something like: Yeshua. But that is only partially correct. The answer is a little bit more complicated because the final syllable in the original name is a sound that doesn't appear in the English language....
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Easter Bunny Is Not PaganWatch my interview with John Green on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-john-green-on-religion?ref=religionforbreakfastGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 21-03-25Is the Easter Bunny pagan? Probably not. It seems to have been invented by German-speaking Protestants sometime in the 1600s.Bibliography:Stephen Winick, "Ostara and the Hare: Not Ancient, but Not As Modern As Some Skeptics Think,"Library of Congress Blogs, April 28, 2016.Stephen Winick, On the Bunny Trail: In Search of the Easter Bunny, Library...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Third Book of Enoch ExplainedSign up for Nebula!: 40% off Annual Subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 21-09-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastThe Third Book of Enoch claims to be the account of a mystical vision of Heaven. Notably, it portrays Enoch transforming into the 2nd most powerful being in the universe: the Archangel Metatron.Select images...
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ReligionForBreakfastManifesting: The Spiritual Practice Taking Over the InternetGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastWatch Joe Scott's video on Manifesting https://nebula.tv/manifesting-is-bs-but-it-works?ref=religionforbreakfastUploaded 29-06-23Join 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/religionforbreakfast"Manifesting" is a practice that has roots in New Age spirituality and the Law of Attraction, and it has gained...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Conversion of Constantine: What Really Happened?Follow Darius at @DariusArya or Ancient Rome Live @AncientRomeLive and https://ancientromelive.org/Uploaded 17-09-20Emperor Constantine the Great famously converted to Christianity in the early 4th century CE. But how did this happen? What did Constantine really believe?Join my 15-person online seminars here: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryJoin 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/religionforbreakfastBibliography: Bart Ehrman, "The Triumph of...
2026-10-2218 min
ReligionForBreakfastCult of Mithras ExplainedThe Cult of Mithras was a thriving religion in the Roman Empire. But by the 5th century....it was gone. What do we know about the Cult of Mithras? And what was its relationship with Christianity?Uploaded 18-04-17Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon. https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThanks to our Patreon patrons!:Dan DBrian BKalei WDerek KTuuli HAlex...
2026-10-2220 min
ReligionForBreakfastIntro to Islam (feat. Dr. Hussein Rashid)Islam is a complicated topic and a politically charged topic here in the 21st century. But it is important that we learn about the world's 2nd largest religion. In this video, we will discuss Islam from a nonsectarian perspective, exploring its internal diversity, how the religion changed over time, and how it is embedded in different areas of culture around the world. Uploaded 05-02-18Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSpecial thanks to Dr. Hussein Rashid for help researching, writing, and co-hosting this episode...
2026-10-2219 min
ReligionForBreakfastWhat Did Gnostic Christians Believe?What is Gnosticism?Uploaded 21-01-15Andrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAll images are public domain.Royalty-free Music: Kevin Macleod, incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-10-2212 min
ReligionForBreakfastThere Are More Atheists Than We Thought?In a 2017 study, psychologist Dr. Will Gervais determined that polling organizations like Pew or Gallup are underestimating the share of atheists in the US population. How many Americans are atheists? How plausible is Dr. Gervais' study?Uploaded 15-10-18Support the show on Patreon!: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donation: http://paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor book suggestions, check out my curated list of religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastwww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBibliography:Will Gervais and Maxine Najle, "How Many...
2026-10-2104 min
ReligionForBreakfastWhat is the Kaaba?Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch The Logistics of the Hajj here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/wendover-the-logistics-of-hajj?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 13-06-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Host: Andrew Henry, PhDManaging Editor: Andrew Aghapour, PhDWriter: Matthew Hotham, PhDProduction Assistant: Casey A'HearnSpecial thanks to Filip Holm...
2026-10-2121 min
ReligionForBreakfastWas Jesus Really Born in Bethlehem?Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Lifetime memberships available for limited time!: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=religionforbreakfast Watch Patrick Willems’ holiday special here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/patrickhwillems-star-wars-holiday-special?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 21-12-23Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my classes list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Jesus's birth in Bethlehem is a well-known story from the New Testament. But he...
2026-10-2118 min
ReligionForBreakfastReligious Practice Precedes Religious Belief?"Religion is a belief system" is a common definition that I've seen around here on YouTube. However, I see this definition as obscuring other important dimensions of religion beyond the interior thought processes of religious adherents. Uploaded 13-02-19Become a member of our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastYou can also donate to the show at: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor religious studies book recommendations, see: https://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFollow me on:Twitter @andrewmarkhenrywww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastFootnotes1 Kelly Baker, “Wh...
2026-10-2106 min
ReligionForBreakfastThe Origins of the RaptureRegister for my Gospel of Thomas class here!: https://religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.com/Uploaded 20-07-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastThe Rapture: The belief that Jesus will remove all true Christians from the Earth prior to the end of the world and establishment of his kingdom. The belief is mostly found among American Evangelicals and is part...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Academic Study of Religion ExplainedReligious studies draws inspiration from multiple academic disciplines: sociology, anthropology, history, neuroscience, biology, psychology, political science..so no matter what you're interested in, you can probably find a home in religious studies!Uploaded 16-11-17Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastSpecial thanks to the Religious Freedom Center for helping to film and edit this video. The Religious Freedom Center is a nonsectarian organization based out of the...
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ReligionForBreakfastYou Don't Need to be Religious to Study ReligionYou don't need to be religious to study religion. This might sound really obvious to you...but from my experience, lots of people assume this. Uploaded 12-07-17Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfastAAR teaching guidelines: https://www.aarweb.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/Publications/epublications/AARK-12CurriculumGuidelines.pdfThanks to our patrons on Patreon for voting on this topic!:Brian BCassandra CDaniel DDerek KKalei WQuinn N
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ReligionForBreakfastYazidi Religion ExplainedWatch Dr. Eszter Spät's documentary here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Y8CXxJEv4Uploaded 10-09-20Join my 15-person online seminars here: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryJoin 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/religionforbreakfastBibliography:Eszter Spät, “The Song of the Commoner: The Gnostic Call in Yezidi Oral Tradition.” In In Search of Truth: Augustine, Manichaeism and Other Gnosticism. Ed. J. A. van de...
2026-10-2021 min
ReligionForBreakfastThe Amish ExplainedUse code RFBINCOGNI at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rfbincogni.Uploaded 31-05-24The Amish appear a lot in pop culture, but they're also frequently misrepresented and mythologized. So what do the Amish actually believe and practice?Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/00:00 Introduction00:54 Basic Overview3:16 Origins of the Amish8:49...
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ReligionForBreakfastWas George Washington Religious?Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Be well informed. Download the free Ground News app at https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastUploaded 20-04-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastYou may have seen paintings of George Washington kneeling in prayer—an image that gives the impression that Washington was a very religious man. But was he?
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ReligionForBreakfastHas Religion Surged During COVID-19 Pandemic?Join 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 Uploaded 20-04-20Interview with Dr. Joseph Henrich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_M2odFfxnoWar Makes Us More Religious video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVKRAMupaUAIn March 2020, Google searches for "prayer" surged to its highest level in 5 years. Presumably, more and more people are searching for answers about prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Does this indicate...
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ReligionForBreakfastIs Religion Declining?Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: religionforbreakfast.com/facebookBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comUploaded 30-04-15Music by: Kevin MacLeodBibliography:UK Religiosity: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/04/13/religion-faith-atheism-britain_n_7052720.htmlAtheism Study: http://www.wingia.com/web/files/richeditor/filemanager/Global_INDEX_of_Religiosity_and_Atheism_PR__6.pdfMillenials and Atheism: http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/12/pew-survey-doubt-of-god-growing-quickly-among-millennials/Pew Research World Religion Study: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/04/02/397042004/muslim-population-will-surpass-christians-this-century-pew-saysReligious Unaffiliation and Belief in God: http://www.pewforum...
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ReligionForBreakfastDo Atheist Friends Make People Lose Their Faith?With my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Downie Express here: https://nebula.tv/videos/downieexpress-s3e1?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 11-06-26Religion 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 ReutersA new study asks whether atheist friends make religious teens more likely to disaffiliate from religion. Th...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Shakers ExplainedSubscribe to Sacred and Profane's newsletter here!: http://eepurl.com/gjbzuXUploaded 20-06-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersThe Shakers are an apocalyptic offshoot of the Quakers. They believed that their leader, Ann Lee, was Christ incarnate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ReligionForBreakfastWhat is the Hajj?Join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastUploaded 09-08-19Every year, millions of Muslims complete a pilgrimage to Mecca called The Hajj. This pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. But what does this pilgrimage entail?This video was brought to you, in part, by the Foundation for Religious Literacy. Check out their work here: https://tfrl.org/Check out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast
2026-10-2010 min
ReligionForBreakfastTech Companies: A New Religion?Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium today: http://ow.ly/gYIH50L1isGUploaded 20-10-22Join 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/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-10-2021 min
ReligionForBreakfastMazu: The Chinese Goddess Who Went GlobalGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch my next video early!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-jess-malverde-cartel-narcosaint-or-not?ref=religionforbreakfast Watch China, Actually: https://nebula.tv/chinaactually?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 15-04-24Mazu is a Chinese goddess particularly popular in Taiwan and the southeastern provinces of China. But she's also arguably the most popular Chinese goddess around the world, worshipped in 20 different countries around the world.Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfast
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ReligionForBreakfastDemons Are In Your ToiletDemonology meets the archaeology of ancient Roman latrines. Uploaded 01-04-18Andrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastwww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastwww.patreon.com/religionforbreakfasttwitter: @andrewmarkhenryhttps://www.instagram.com/andrewmarkhenry/Bibliography:Primary Sources:Life and Miracles of St. Thecla, Miracle 7Suicide by xylospongium found in Seneca's letters: Epis. Mor. 70.20-21Pompeii "Cacator Cave Malum" fresco found in Taberna IX 7, 22.Clemens quote: Protrepticus 4.51Secondary Sources:Brenk, F.E. “Demonology in the Ea...
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ReligionForBreakfastDid Jesus Really Have Long Hair?With my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Lindsay Ellis' "Let’s Compare and Contrast Disney’s Flop Eras": https://nebula.tv/videos/lindsayellis-disney-flop-eras?ref=religionforbreakfastUploaded 17-02-26Religion 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 ReutersDid Jesus really have long, flowing hair? Art always depict...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Most Painful Religious RitualsJoin 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 Uploaded 31-10-19Self-flagellation. Body mortification. Fire-walking. Global religion has bunches of examples of extreme, painful rituals. But why do humans do them?Watch full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRdi0hNqVSw&feature=youtu.beFull picture: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/9bz875/do-anthropologists-consider-the-ice-bucket-challenge-an-extreme-ritual-106All photographs are courtesy of Dr. Dimitris Xygalatas unless otherwise...
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ReligionForBreakfastKing James Only-ism: Is the KJV King?Spring Forward Sale! Get 70% off NordPass at http://nordpass.com/religionforbreakfast or use code religionforbreakfast. Plus, you get an additional month for free!Thanks to NordPass for sponsoring this video.Uploaded 27-05-21Join my online seminars on ancient religion: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryOr, join our Patreon community!: https://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/religionforbreakfastDr. Ehrman's analysis: https...
2026-10-1926 min
ReligionForBreakfastWhat It's Like Inside the Dome of the RockIn spring 2018, I got a special tour inside the Dome of the Rock. Here are my thoughts as I wandered around this sacred building. Uploaded 24-01-19Join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastYou can also donate to the show at: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor religious studies book recommendations, see: https://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFollow me on:Twitter @andrewmarkhenrywww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn...
2026-10-1906 min
ReligionForBreakfastHow Secular Are We? [Interview w/ Dr. Josephson-Storm]Andrew chats with Dr. Jason Josephson-Storm, scholar of religious studies, about the rise of exorcisms in the United States. We also talk about the limits of the secularization thesis—the theory that the West is becoming less and less religious. Uploaded 10-05-19Join our Patreon community at: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast One-time donations can be sent to: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFind Jason's book and many more suggestions from Andrew at: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFollow me on:Twitter @andrewmarkhenry: www.facebook.com/re...
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ReligionForBreakfastWhat is the History of Magic Wands?Magic wands...we see them everywhere in the modern fantasy genre. But what is the history of these mythological tools? Uploaded 18-11-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comThanks to our supporters on Patreon!:Brian B.Daniel D.Kalei W.Alex B.Mark H.Alice C. WilsonCain D. Bibliography and Attributions:Pseudo-Bacon "Thesaurus Spirituum:" http://archives.wellcomelibrary.org/DServe/dserve.exe?dsqIni=Dserve.ini&dsqApp=Archive...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Gen Z “Religious Revival” Isn’t RealWith my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Lindsay Ellis' "The Macabre World of Bodycam YouTube:" https://nebula.tv/videos/lindsayellis-bodycam-youtube?ref=religionforbreakfastUploaded 15-01-26Headlines claim Gen Z is leading a religious revival—but major surveys show something very different. This video breaks down the data, the myths, and why America is experiencing a plateau, not a comeback.Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and futu...
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ReligionForBreakfastWhat Does it Mean to Be Religious?Many define "religion" as a "belief system." But religion encompasses a lot more than "belief" and "doctrine." In fact, many religions don't emphasize personal faith much at all. For many people, their religious identity is derived through the rituals they decide to participate in and the cultural identity that they have adopted. How, then, can we complicate our "belief centric" view of religious identity?Uploaded 01-09-17Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast...
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ReligionForBreakfastReligion and the No True Scotsman FallacyReligion is a tough subject to study. One of the reasons why is because we bring our own preconceptions about particular religions to the subject. Our stereotypes affect how we interpret different religious traditions. This can lead to the No True Scotsman Fallacy.Uploaded 09-01-19Become a member of our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastYou can also donate to the show at: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor religious studies book recommendations, see: https://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFollow me on:Twitter @andrewmarkhenrywww...
2026-10-1905 min
ReligionForBreakfastWhat is the Evil Eye?Watch Dr. Angela Puca's companion video here! https://youtu.be/rfEjXacA5KoUploaded 04-11-22Join 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/religionforbreakfastBibliography:Lukas Licka, “Approaches to the Extramission Postulate in 13th Century Theories of Vision,” in Medieval Perceptual Puzzles, Brill 2020.Roland Betancourt, “Why Sight is Not Touch: Reconsidering the Tacility of Vision in Byzantium,” Dumbarton Oaks Pap...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Dajjāl: The Islamic Antichrist?Go to https://hensonshaving.com/religionforbreakfast and enter RELIGIONFORBREAKFAST at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase! Uploaded 19-03-26The Dajjal: a one-eyed deceiver who performs miracles, raises the dead, and nearly conquers the world. We break down the Islamic end-times traditions, his origins, and why he remains one of the most feared figures in Islam.Religion 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/religionforbreakfastThumbnail design by @ECHenry
2026-10-1924 min
ReligionForBreakfastEmperor Constantine Did NOT Choose the Books of the BibleOne of the most enduring myths today about the Council of Nicaea is that the council members voted on which books to include in the Bible. This myth is sometimes expanded to include Emperor Constantine as some driving political force behind the formation of the canon. This, in actuality, is almost certainly a fable. Dive into the historical evidence to see why.Uploaded 04-10-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comBibliography:20 Canon Laws from Nicaea: http://www.newadvent...
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ReligionForBreakfastFandoms are ReligionsGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Get Lifetime memberships!: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 12-09-25Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersAre fandoms the new religions? This video explores how fan communities mirror religious traditions—from pilgrimages and sacred texts to rituals and devotion—revealing what fandom tells us about the human need for meaning and belonging. Learn more about your ad choi...
2026-10-1926 min
ReligionForBreakfastGarden Tomb vs. Holy Sepulchre: The Quest for the REAL Tomb of JesusGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Archaeology Quest here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/realscience-pottery?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 29-03-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/The vast majority of Christians recognize The Church of the Holy Sepulchre as the authentic tomb of Jesus. But starting in the mid-1800s, Protestant Christians started to argue...
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ReligionForBreakfastWhat is Hermeticism?Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Get Lifetime memberships!: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=religionforbreakfast Watch Dracula's Ex-Girlfriend here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/dex-film?ref=religionforbreakfastUploaded 20-09-24Special thanks to the writer of this episode Paul Davidson. Check out his blog "Is that in the Bible?": https://isthatinthebible.wordpress.com/Bibliography:Christian Bull, "The Tradition of Hermes Trismegistus," 2014.M. David Litwa, "Hermetica II: The Excerpts of Stobaeus," 2018.Wouter Hanegraaff, "Dictionary of Gnosis and Western Esotericism," 2006.
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ReligionForBreakfastExorcism Gaining Popularity in the USA?More and more people are requesting exorcisms from Catholic priests in the U.S. according to a recent article in The Atlantic. What gives? Is this phenomenon actually happening? And if so, why? Andrew and Dr. Jason-Josephson-Storm team up to determine the sociological reasons behind this uptick in an age-old ritual. Uploaded 09-05-19Full interview here: https://youtu.be/Y8jUsOv7QX4Join our Patreon community at: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast One-time donations can be sent to: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastInterested in Jason's book The Myth...
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ReligionForBreakfastDoes the Bible Command Women to Wear Veils?Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch The Getaway here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/getaway-the-snitch-or-snitch?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 18-07-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Thumbnail art by @hotcyder Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters00:00 Intro + Text Overview 3:38 Head-coverings in the Roman World7:07 The Social Significance...
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ReligionForBreakfastLi Hong: The Daoist MessiahWatch my Nebula video on the Sardis Synagogue here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-sacred-spaces-inside-the-ancient-sardis-synagogue?ref=religionforbreakfastGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 30-01-25Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ReligionForBreakfastWhy Is Congress So Religious?Keep exploring at https://brilliant.org/ReligionForBreakfast. Get started for free, and hurry—the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.Uploaded 27-02-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastBibliography: PBS, “Religiously, Congress doesn’t reflect modern America, Pew finds”, Jan 5, 2023. link, accessed Jan 17, 2023.PPRI (Public Religion Research Institute), “PRRI 2021 American Values Atlas: Religious...
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ReligionForBreakfastHow Altruism Evolved in HumansGet a free copy of the 80,000 Hours in-depth career guide: 80000hours.org/rfbUploaded 17-08-22Join our Patreon community to vote on the next episode in this series! 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/religionforbreakfastBuy RFB merch here!: https://religionforbreakfast.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ReligionForBreakfastWhat Would Jesus Drink?Join 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 Uploaded 09-04-20The Last Supper is one of the most famous scenes from the Gospels. It is a story that has inspired the Eucharist, the central ritual of most Christian worship. But what sort of wine was available to Jesus in the early first century CE?Bibliography:McGovern, "Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture."Interview...
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ReligionForBreakfastGospel of Thomas: Why Is It Not In the Bible?The Gospel of Thomas. It is a famous text, but what do we really know about it? And why didn't it make it into the New Testament canon?Uploaded 02-08-16Andrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThanks to our Patreon supporters!:BrianDanAlexWilsonCainMark
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Origins of Lilith | Adam's First Wife?Register for my class "Early Christian Exorcism" here!: https://religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.com/Uploaded 12-10-23Thumbnail art by @hotcyder 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/religionforbreakfastAccording to medieval Jewish folklore, Lilith is a demon who was Adam's first wife before Eve. But where did this idea come from? Dive into the 4,000-year-long history of Lilith, the...
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ReligionForBreakfastApocalyptic A.I. - A New Religion?Go to https://brilliant.org/ReligionForBreakfast to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription.Uploaded 28-04-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastWhat happens when the lines between ancient prophecies and modern technology blur? In this video, we explore the striking similarities between religious apocalyptic literature and the predictions surrounding...
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ReligionForBreakfastIs Coca-Cola a Religion?Religion 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...
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ReligionForBreakfastAkhenaten: The First Monotheist? | AtenismGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastUploaded 27-07-23Watch City Beautiful’s video on Cairo on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-cairos-history-roman-fortress-to-modern-megacity?ref=religionforbreakfastJoin 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/religionforbreakfastAkhenaten was an Egyptian Pharaoh back in the 1300s BCE who upended the religious landscape of an...
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ReligionForBreakfastSabbateanism: The Rise and Fall of a MessiahSign up for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/HfXH30rFSpoUploaded 13-05-21Special thanks to Seth Weprin for co-writing this episode. Thanks to Gavi from @Unpacked for reading an early draft. Join my online seminars on ancient religion: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryOr, join our Patreon community!: https://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...
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ReligionForBreakfastHistory of Halloween: Pagan or Christian?Halloween was not always a holiday of candy, costumes, and parties. Its history stretches back almost two thousand years. But what is this history? And what extent can we call Halloween a Christian holiday...if at all?Uploaded 18-10-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comThanks to our Patrons on Patreon!!:Brian B.Daniel D.Kalei W.Alex B.Mark H.Alice C. WilsonCain D.Bibliography and image...
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ReligionForBreakfastWho were the Sea Peoples? | The Bronze Age CollapseSignup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/8J1C30spaZaUploaded 25-08-22Join 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/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ReligionForBreakfastWho were the Nephilim?Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch Archaeology Quest here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/realscience-pottery?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 18-01-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my classes list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/The Nephilim are a mysterious group of beings mentioned in the book of Genesis. But who were they thought to be? Giants? Fallen angels?Bibliography:-Loren...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Depressing Demonology of ZeldaGet 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 Uploaded 18-05-23Join 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.
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ReligionForBreakfastPilgrimage or Tourism at the Baha'i Gardens?Akko 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?Uploaded 10-12-18Become a member of our Patreon community!: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne time donations can be sent to: paypal.me/r...
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ReligionForBreakfastJesús Malverde: The Patron Saint of Drug Cartels?Subscribe to Sacred and Profane's newsletter here!: http://eepurl.com/gjbzuXUploaded 22-04-24Jesús Malverde is a Catholic folk saint particularly popular in Mexico. He has a bad reputation of being a "narcosaint." But is it an unfair stereotype?Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Thumbnail art by @hotcyderSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters.
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Origin of the Quran’s Name for JesusGo 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 tast...
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ReligionForBreakfastDagon: The "Philistine Fish-God" That Everyone Gets WrongWatch my Nebula video on the Temple of Ramesses III here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-sacred-spaces-inside-the-temple-of-ramesses-iii?ref=religionforbreakfastGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Uploaded 15-11-24If you try to Google Dagon, chances are you'll see some sort of "fish" god. And if you look him up in the Bible, you'll learn that he was a Philistine god. But, these two claims are actually wrong. He wasn't a Philistine god, nor was he a fish god.Join our Patreon community! https://www...
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ReligionForBreakfastThe Chinese Ghost Festival ExplainedCompare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Be well informed. Download the free Ground News app at https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastUploaded 24-08-23Join 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/religionforbreakfastThe Hungry Ghost Festival in China is held on the 15th night of the seventh lunar month. It's a time when it's believed that restless ghosts roam...
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