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An educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. We promote improving the public's religious literacy by exploring humanity's beliefs and rituals through an anthropological, sociological, and archaeological lens.
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This Is Not The Buddha (yet)
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-this-is-not-the-buddha-yet/
Published: May 15, 2025 09:14
He’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.
Sacred Spaces: Inside the Red Basilica | A Roman Temple to the Egyptian Gods? | Nebula Plus
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-sacred-spaces-inside-the-red-basilica-a-roman-temple-to-the-egyptian-gods/
Published: May 14, 2025 06:58
Join me inside the Red Basilica in ancient Pergamon, Turkey, a massive Roman temple that scholars have long thought was dedicated to the Egyptian gods. But...they probably were wrong.
How to Elect a Pope | Papal Conclave Explained
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-how-to-elect-a-pope-papal-conclave-explained/
Published: May 2, 2025 13:17
What happens when a pope dies? Who picks the next one—and how? From locked doors to smoke signals, discover the secretive process behind the papal conclave.
Jesus in Islam | Interview with Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-jesus-in-islam-interview-with-dr-gabriel-said-reynolds/
Published: May 1, 2025 11:45
In this interview with Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds, we explore how Islam understands Jesus as a revered prophet with a unique role in Islamic theology.
What is Zen Buddhism?
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-what-is-zen-buddhism/
Published: April 24, 2025 11:54
Zen Buddhism is a major lineage of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes sudden awakening, the inherent capacity to attain Buddhahood, and meditation.
The Origins of the Eucharist
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-the-origins-of-the-eucharist/
Published: April 17, 2025 17:20
Where did the Christian Eucharist come from? Historians think it was inspired by Greco-Roman dining culture.
Who Is Satan in Islam? | Iblis Explained
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-who-is-satan-in-islam-iblis-explained/
Published: April 10, 2025 14:01
In 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?
What Are Jinn? | Interview with Dr. Ali Olomi | Nebula Plus
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-what-are-jinn-interview-with-dr-ali-olomi/
Published: April 10, 2025 08:18
What are jinn? Historian Dr. Ali Olomi joins me to explore these mysterious beings in Islamic thought—from folklore and medieval science to monsters and magic.
Americans Exaggerate How Often They Go to Church
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-americans-exaggerate-how-often-they-go-to-church/
Published: March 27, 2025 08:33
New research using smartphone location data reveals a massive gap between how often Americans say they attend religious services and how often they actually do. Are surveys wrong? Are memories fuzzy? Here's what the data really shows about religion in…