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Tapestry | Jun 27, 2013 | 53:56

Ashes

In a quiet but significant way, human ashes have affected us from ancient history to modern day life. People in all cultures face this question: what do we do with the ash? The differences tell us a lot about who we are and what we believe.

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Tapestry - The Muslims are Coming / The Novel CureSep 27, 2013 | 54:00Tapestry The Muslims are Coming / The Novel Cure Audio
Tapestry The Muslims are Coming / The Novel Cure Sep 27, 2013 | 54:00A group of Muslim comics goes on the road just to say "hey" and to make people laugh. Here's the catch: they've chosen venues where people could, conceivably, never have met a Muslim. So, no pressure!
Tapestry - Crazy Busy!Sep 20, 2013 | 53:59Tapestry Crazy Busy! Audio
Tapestry Crazy Busy! Sep 20, 2013 | 53:59There must have been busier moments than this in human history. Inventing the wheel, building entire civilizations - can't have been all that easy. So why does modern life feel so ... hectic?
Tapestry - The Atheist and the Bonobo / You are StardustSep 13, 2013 | 53:59Tapestry The Atheist and the Bonobo / You are Stardust Audio
Tapestry The Atheist and the Bonobo / You are Stardust Sep 13, 2013 | 53:59If apes can behave with compassion, what happens to the argument that human beings are ethical because god made us that way?
Tapestry - Who is the Holy Ghost? / How to Find Fulfilling WorkSep 6, 2013 | 53:56Tapestry Who is the Holy Ghost? / How to Find Fulfilling Work Audio
Tapestry Who is the Holy Ghost? / How to Find Fulfilling Work Sep 6, 2013 | 53:56The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. The first two are easy to understand. But the Holy Ghost? What's his gig? Also: is it possible to approach the idea of work with a somewhat more inspired attitude than "just be thankful you have a pay cheque"?
Tapestry - Spiritual Envy; Finding HomeAug 30, 2013 | 53:58Tapestry Spiritual Envy; Finding Home Audio
Tapestry Spiritual Envy; Finding Home Aug 30, 2013 | 53:58What happens when you want to believe but no longer can? Where do you find comfort in an impersonal universe? Michael Krasny joins Mary to talk about his book, Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic's Quest.
Tapestry - Artificial Intelligence: The Answer to Cosmic LonelinessJul 26, 2013 | 53:58Tapestry Artificial Intelligence: The Answer to Cosmic Loneliness Audio
Tapestry Artificial Intelligence: The Answer to Cosmic Loneliness Jul 26, 2013 | 53:58What have you confessed to your smartphone lately? Our guest says as we move away from religion, we move towards technology. Are we developing artificial intelligence because we need someone to talk to?
Tapestry - Coping (Part 2)Jul 19, 2013 | 53:59Tapestry Coping (Part 2) Audio
Tapestry Coping (Part 2) Jul 19, 2013 | 53:59We've all had times where we're just trying to get by. We throw up our hands and think, just get me to the end of the week! In this episode, we'll take a look at what happens after you've coped. You've finally come through the other side. Did you change?
Tapestry - Coping (Part 1)Jul 12, 2013 | 53:59Tapestry Coping (Part 1) Audio
Tapestry Coping (Part 1) Jul 12, 2013 | 53:59We all experience misfortune, cracks in our lives, our relationships, our psyches. But perhaps it's how we respond that reveals who we are. On this episode of Tapestry, we examine the ways we cope. This is part one of a two-part series.
Tapestry - My Joan of ArcJul 5, 2013 | 53:59Tapestry My Joan of Arc Audio
Tapestry My Joan of Arc Jul 5, 2013 | 53:59Joan of Arc talked to voices, helped crown a king and saved France, all before she turned 21. Actually, she didn't turn 21 because she was burned at the stake before she could. That was 600 years ago, but Joan continues to be an inspiration to many.
Tapestry - Checking the Box Marked "None"Jul 4, 2013 | 53:59Tapestry Checking the Box Marked "None" Audio
Tapestry Checking the Box Marked "None" Jul 4, 2013 | 53:59There was a time, not so long ago, when Canada's census form didn't even offer "no religion" as an option. The category simply didn't exist. Now, those who tick that box are so numerous they have their own nickname: the 'nones.'
Tapestry - Wisdom of the Ages for Living Today: Lou MarinoffJul 4, 2013 | 53:58Tapestry Wisdom of the Ages for Living Today: Lou Marinoff Audio
Tapestry Wisdom of the Ages for Living Today: Lou Marinoff Jul 4, 2013 | 53:58If you're wondering about the meaning of life - Lou Marinoff has a prescription for you. And you won't be getting it filled at the pharmacy!
Tapestry - Rev. Richard Coles, Pop Star to PriestJul 4, 2013 | 53:58Tapestry Rev. Richard Coles, Pop Star to Priest Audio
Tapestry Rev. Richard Coles, Pop Star to Priest Jul 4, 2013 | 53:58Ever met a priest whose CV includes a number one hit song? You're about to. The Reverend Richard Coles is a prolific and hilarious Twitterer, and a sardonic radio host on the BBC.
Tapestry - Revelation: The Most Psychedelic Book in the BibleJul 4, 2013 | 53:59Tapestry Revelation: The Most Psychedelic Book in the Bible Audio
Tapestry Revelation: The Most Psychedelic Book in the Bible Jul 4, 2013 | 53:59Some believe it's a road-map to the end of days. Others say it's one big hallucination. It's The Book of Revelation and, for a very long time, it has fueled Christian fears of a judgement day literally full of fire and brimstone.
Tapestry - AshesJun 27, 2013 | 53:56Tapestry Ashes Audio
Tapestry Ashes Jun 27, 2013 | 53:56In a quiet but significant way, human ashes have affected us from ancient history to modern day life. People in all cultures face this question: what do we do with the ash? The differences tell us a lot about who we are and what we believe.
Tapestry - Those Shameful Victorians; Teaching Compassion at the Dinner Table; Ottawa's First Muslim CemeteryJun 21, 2013 | 53:58Tapestry Those Shameful Victorians; Teaching Compassion at the Dinner Table; Ottawa's First Muslim Cemetery Audio
Tapestry Those Shameful Victorians; Teaching Compassion at the Dinner Table; Ottawa's First Muslim Cemetery Jun 21, 2013 | 53:58When it came to shame, few knew more about it than the Victorians. We take you back more than 100 years to a society that really knew how to keep its skeletons in the attic. Plus, teaching compassion at the dinner table and we visit a Muslim cemetery.

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