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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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Jim Papandrea on Christianity’s Seven Revolutions

Tags: Christianity, Constantine, dignity, Edict of Milan, euthanasia, gladiators, government, human rights, Judaism, mixed martial arts, ostriches, paganism, patriotism, persecution, post-Christian age, reality television, religious freedom, Roman Empire, violence

Author and professor Jim Papandrea returns to our podcast to discuss his new book “Seven Revolutions,” explaining how Christianity helped to alter our perceptions of, and actions toward, the human rights, community responsibility, and governance. We discuss what historical changes occurred in Christianity’s first four centuries and what that historical experience can tell us about religion’s role in the “post-Christian era” of today.

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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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