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Posts Tagged ‘Jesuits’

James Felak on the Counter-Reformation

As a capstone to our Protestant Reformation Series, we give the “other side” its day in court to make their case. Prof. James Felak (University of Washington) discusses how the Roman Catholic Church reacted to Luther and the Protestant fervor that followed in the decades after Luther sparked a religious fire. We cover everything from the Diet of Worms to the Council of Trent, and to Jesuits, Inquisitions, and Carmelites without shoes. This is an inordinately fun exploration of the 16th century religious landscape.

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Christian Novetzke on Kung Fu Fighting and Eastern Religions (Encore Presentation)

Tags: Asia, Bruce Lee, Buddhism, Carl Douglas, Confucianism, Hinduism, Jesuits, jujitsu, karate, kung fu, Lao Tzu, Mark Driscoll, martial arts, mixed martial arts, Orientalism, Pat Miletich, samurai, self-actualization, Tai Chi, Taoism, yoga, Zen

Get into the octagon with Prof. Christian Novetzke as we spar intellectually about the relationship between the martial arts and Eastern religions. Karate, jujitsu, tai chi, tae kwon do, and even yoga are discussed in our fascinating interview that also explores Buddhism, Zen, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism and the connection between Christianity and the mixed martial arts (i.e., cage fighting). We discover the importance of self-actualization that connects all these different philosophies and martial activities.

We are taking a break for the Easter holiday but will return with fresh episodes soon. Enjoy this great interview from our archives.

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Christian Novetzke on Kung Fu Fighting & Eastern Religions

Tags: Bruce Lee, Buddhism, Carl Douglas, Confucianism, Hinduism, Jesuits, jujitsu, karate, kung fu, Lao Tzu, Mark Driscoll, martial arts, mixed martial arts, Orietntalism, Pat Miletich, samurai, self-actualization, stereotypes, Tai Chi, Taoism, yoga, Zen

Get into the octagon with Prof. Christian Novetzke as we spar intellectally about the relationship between the martial arts and Eastern religions. Karate, jujitsu, tai chi, tae kwon do, and even yoga are discussed in our fascinating interview that also explores Buddhism, Zen, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism and the connection between Christianity and the mixed martial arts (i.e., cage fighting). We discover the importance of self-actualization that connects all these different philosophies and martial activities.

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Sabine Hyland on Jesuits and Incans

Tags: afterlife beliefs, anthropology, Blas Valera, confession, human sacrifice, Incans, Jesuits, just war theory, khipu, Latin America, monasticism, Peru, religion and politics, Spain, Spanish Conquest, St. Blaise Day

Prof. Sabine Hyland of St. Norbert College reveals what happens when Jesuits meet Incans in the Peruvian highlands during the 16th century, with a particular focus on the mestizo priest Blas Valera. Our conversation corrects some of the longstanding misconceptions of the role of religion during the Spanish Conquest, as well as misunderstandings about Incan religions. We also chat about how scholars and religious organizations deal with different cultures they encounter.

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