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As part of the ongoing monthly series "The Spirit of Montreal", in which the "Big Idea" showcases a local religious community in Montreal, this episode introduces the Montreal Bahai community--its beliefs and presence in this city, with particular attention given to the historic importance of Montreal for Bahais worldwide, having been visited by Abdul-Bahai, the son of the Bahai prophet.
Part 1 concentrates on Bahai beliefs and the Bahai Center in Montreal. I interviewed Jean-Paul Moss, director of media for the local Bahai community as well as other members. Part 2 concentrates on the historic aspect.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Beauty
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This time I am joined by Steve Sims, Kat Speeckaert and Essam Hallak to talk about the connection between beauty and spirituality. My traditionalist Catholic friend Tony Paraskevas also makes an appearance, arguing his case for the beauty of the beauty and profundity of the old Latin liturgy of the Catholic Church. There is music by J.S. Bach and poetry read by the late John O'Donohue.
This time I am joined by Steve Sims, Kat Speeckaert and Essam Hallak to talk about the connection between beauty and spirituality. My traditionalist Catholic friend Tony Paraskevas also makes an appearance, arguing his case for the beauty of the beauty and profundity of the old Latin liturgy of the Catholic Church. There is music by J.S. Bach and poetry read by the late John O'Donohue.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Montreal Zen Centre
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This episode continues the ongoing monthly series "The Spirit of Montreal", in which the "Big Idea" showcases a local religious community in Montreal.
This time, I visited the Montreal Zen Centre and spoke with its director, Albert Low about what Zen is, how to practice it, and why anyone should consider looking into it.
This episode continues the ongoing monthly series "The Spirit of Montreal", in which the "Big Idea" showcases a local religious community in Montreal.
This time, I visited the Montreal Zen Centre and spoke with its director, Albert Low about what Zen is, how to practice it, and why anyone should consider looking into it.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Padua Centre
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This episode begins an ongoing series planned to air every other time, called "The Spirit of Montreal", in which the "Big Idea" will showcase a local religious community in Montreal.
This time, I visited the Padua Centre, an urban spiritual community in the diverse low-income neighborhood of Little Burgundy.
This episode begins an ongoing series planned to air every other time, called "The Spirit of Montreal", in which the "Big Idea" will showcase a local religious community in Montreal.
This time, I visited the Padua Centre, an urban spiritual community in the diverse low-income neighborhood of Little Burgundy.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Religion in Iran, part 2
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In response to the ongoing violence in Iran, the Big Idea dedicates two episodes to exploring religion in the Islamic Republic. Various voices with varying takes on the country and its religiosity (or lack thereof) are presented here.
Part 2 focuses on the religious minorities in Iran, showcasing the largest and most culturally significant of them: Zoroastrianism, Judaism and the Bahai Faith. Each of these traditions has a fascinating past and often difficult present in Iran. We are joined by representatives of the faiths and attempt to paint a picture of what life in the Islamic Republic is like for religious minorities through talk and music. Join us in exploring the lesser known side of religious life in this surprisingly complex culture...
In response to the ongoing violence in Iran, the Big Idea dedicates two episodes to exploring religion in the Islamic Republic. Various voices with varying takes on the country and its religiosity (or lack thereof) are presented here.
Part 2 focuses on the religious minorities in Iran, showcasing the largest and most culturally significant of them: Zoroastrianism, Judaism and the Bahai Faith. Each of these traditions has a fascinating past and often difficult present in Iran. We are joined by representatives of the faiths and attempt to paint a picture of what life in the Islamic Republic is like for religious minorities through talk and music. Join us in exploring the lesser known side of religious life in this surprisingly complex culture...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Religion in Iran, part 1
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In response to the current violence in Iran, the Big Idea dedicates two episodes to exploring religion in the Islamic Republic. Various voices with varying takes on the country and its religiosity (or lack thereof) are presented here. We are joined by professors with expertise in Iran's politics and religion, students who traveled there recently, as well as an anti-Ahmadinejad activist, who prefers to remain anonymous. The result is, hopefully, a more nuanced, complex and fleshed-out grasp of what's the "big idea" about religion in Iran.
Part 1 focuses on the majority religion, Shia Islam, and its relationship with Iranian politics since the Revolution.
In response to the current violence in Iran, the Big Idea dedicates two episodes to exploring religion in the Islamic Republic. Various voices with varying takes on the country and its religiosity (or lack thereof) are presented here. We are joined by professors with expertise in Iran's politics and religion, students who traveled there recently, as well as an anti-Ahmadinejad activist, who prefers to remain anonymous. The result is, hopefully, a more nuanced, complex and fleshed-out grasp of what's the "big idea" about religion in Iran.
Part 1 focuses on the majority religion, Shia Islam, and its relationship with Iranian politics since the Revolution.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Vanishing Vocations -- Roman Catholic Priest Crisis
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Jesuit-to-be Dan Leckman and McGill professor Dr. Douglas Farrow join Robin in debating what has been perceived as a crisis in the Roman Catholic Church surrounding the priesthood: an ever older clergy population, a dire shortage of new recruits, sex abuse scandals... What's the future for Rome and its men in black?
Jesuit-to-be Dan Leckman and McGill professor Dr. Douglas Farrow join Robin in debating what has been perceived as a crisis in the Roman Catholic Church surrounding the priesthood: an ever older clergy population, a dire shortage of new recruits, sex abuse scandals... What's the future for Rome and its men in black?
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