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The Muslims are Coming / The Novel Cure

Friday, September 27, 2013 | Categories: Episodes

The Muslims are Coming / The Novel Cure

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Season 19:Episode 4

It's probably fair to say the comedy circuit hasn't seen too many stand-up tours like this one. A 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!

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Crazy busy!

Friday, September 20, 2013 | Categories: blog |

Season 19:Episode 3

Crazy busy!

There 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?  This week on Tapestry, Crazy Busy! Do we really need to be as busy as we think?

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The Atheist and the Bonobo / You are Stardust

Friday, September 13, 2013 | Categories: blog |

Season 19:Episode 2

The Atheist and the Bonobo / You are Stardust
It's called the moral argument, and it's one of the oldest reasons for believing in god. But renowned biologist Frans de Waal says: "not so fast." So, if apes can behave with compassion, what happens to the argument that human beings are ethical because god made us that way?

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Who is the Holy Ghost? / How to Find Fulfilling Work

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 | Categories: Episodes |

Season 19: Episode 1

Who is the Holy Ghost? / How to Find Fulfilling Work
The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. The first two are easy to understand. But the Holy Ghost? What's his gig? It turns out to be a question that has most people stumped. Writer Barbara Nichol set out to find an answer. 

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Spiritual Envy; Finding Home

Thursday, August 29, 2013 | Categories: Episodes |

Season 18: Episode 50

Spiritual Envy; Finding Home
What 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.

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Revelation: The Most Psychedelic Book in the Bible

Friday, August 23, 2013 | Categories: Episodes |

Season 18: Episode 49

Revelation: The Most Psychedelic Book in the Bible

For a very long time, The Book of Revelation has fueled Christian fears of a judgement day literally full of fire and brimstone. Some believe it's a road map to the end of days. Others say it's one big hallucination. On this episode, we hear from the woman who wrote the book on The Book.     


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Rev. Richard Coles, Pop Star to Priest

Friday, August 16, 2013 | Categories: Episodes |

Season 18: Episode 48

Rev. Richard Coles, Pop Star to Priest

Ever met a priest whose CV includes a number one hit song?  The Reverend Richard Coles is a prolific and hilarious Twitterer, and a sardonic radio host on the BBC. The Anglican vicar is also openly gay. Faith and fame in the form of a guest like no other, this week on Tapestry.

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Wisdom of the Ages with Lou Marinoff

Friday, August 9, 2013 | Categories: Episodes |

Season 18: Episode 47

Wisdom of the Ages with Lou Marinoff
If you're wondering about the meaning of life, Lou Marinoff has a prescription for you.  He is a practitioner of "philosophical counselling", helping people through difficult times by "prescribing" thoughts from thinkers like Socrates, Epictetus and Lao Tzu.

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Checking the Box Marked "None"

Friday, August 2, 2013 | Categories: Episodes |

Season 18: Episode 46

Checking the Box Marked
There 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.'  They include atheists and agnostics, but also a lot of people who describe themselves as "spiritual but not religious."  

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Artificial Intelligence: The Answer to Cosmic Loneliness

Friday, July 26, 2013 | Categories: Episodes |

Season 18: Episode 45

Artificial Intelligence: The Answer to Cosmic Loneliness
What have you confessed to your smart phone 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?

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Coping: Part 2

Friday, July 19, 2013 | Categories: Episodes |

Season 18 : Episode 44

Coping: Part 2
We'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 look at what happens after you've coped. You've finally come through the other side. Did you change? This is Part 2 in our series. 
 
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