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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.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
"Ethics and Religious Culture" in Quebec Schools
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Robin and a panel of guests talk about the still new "Ethics and Religious Culture" course that was recently made mandatory in all Quebec elementary and high schools--even in parochial/religious schools! Many outcries have come from religious (especially Catholic and Orthodox Jewish) parents against this new curriculum, accusing it of imposing on their religious freedoms. So, what's the "big idea" about this course, anyway?
Robin and a panel of guests talk about the still new "Ethics and Religious Culture" course that was recently made mandatory in all Quebec elementary and high schools--even in parochial/religious schools! Many outcries have come from religious (especially Catholic and Orthodox Jewish) parents against this new curriculum, accusing it of imposing on their religious freedoms. So, what's the "big idea" about this course, anyway?
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The Hare Krishna Movement
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Robin discusses the Hare Krishna movement, its philosophy and its attitude to current events with monks from Montreal's Hare Krishna community. To top it all off, the monks brought in some of their own music and give a live performance towards the end of the show. Hare Krishna!
Robin discusses the Hare Krishna movement, its philosophy and its attitude to current events with monks from Montreal's Hare Krishna community. To top it all off, the monks brought in some of their own music and give a live performance towards the end of the show. Hare Krishna!
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