Topic: This is Halloween (Part 2) Airdate: October 27, 2006 Halloween is almost here! The streets of Windsor will be filled with trick-or-treaters! But what is Halloween all about? What religious significance does it have? What is the history of the holiday? And where do the various traditions we have (trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, etc) come from? Join me today for an extra spooky show to find out!

Topic: This is Halloween (Part 1) Airdate: October 20, 2006 Halloween is coming! Halloween is coming! That time of year that kids get to go door to door, dressed up in costume, and gathering candy. It is also the one holiday that has more misinformation spread about it each year then any other holiday. Today on This is Halloween Part 1, I'll look at Halloween, its history, some of the correct and not so correct information about it.

Topic: Its Friday the 13th Airdate: October 13, 2006 Today is Friday the 13th. Why do so many people have a fear of this day? Today I'll look at the history of supposed "bad luck" on Friday, and "bad luck" associated with the number 13.

Topic: Deism Airdate: October 6, 2006 What is Deism? What does it mean to be a Deist? Today I'll look at Deism on the show.

Topic: The Fall Equinox Show Airdate: Sept 22, 2006 Sept 23 marks the fall equinox. Today I'll look at the religious significance of the equinox - some of the many holidays and holy days associated with the fall equinox.

Topic: Status of Women within Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church Airdate: September 8, 2006 September 3 is a day that marks that United Nation's Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. In recognition of this day today I'll look at the status of women within Christianity in general and the Roman Catholic Church specifically.

Topic: Who Wrote the Bible? Airdate: August 25, 2006 Often when the Bible gets read in a Church or elsewhere, little passages get read and used by the reader to try and make a point. Often there is little attempt to sit down and actually read the entire book that the quote comes from - from start to finish. Nor is there usually much attempt to place the passage within the context that it was written - the group of people that it was written for, the time period of history that it was written in (and what events were taking place during that time period), the geographical location that it was written in, and who wrote it. Today I'll look at some of these questions - who write the Bible? Who were the passages originally written for? Why is it important to keep this in mind when studying the Bible?

Topic: The Gospel of Judas - Part 1 Airdate: August 18, 2006 The Gospel of Judas has recently been published by the National Geographic Society. What does this gospel tell us that we don't already know? Could Judas have been a well respected and looked up to apostle as the gospel suggests, or was he just someone who sold out Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, as the New Testament suggests? Today in a Part 1 show I'll have an initial look at the Gospel of Judas, its history, and some of the significance that it can have on Christians, Gnostics, and Followers of Jesus.

Topic: Gospel of Q Airdate: August 4, 2006 The Gospel of Q is believed to be one of the oldest gospels of Jesus. It is believed to be one of the sources that both Matthew and Luke drew material from. Unfortunately we don't have a complete copy of Q, however through the study of the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of Luke, and the Gospel of Thomas it has been possible to reconstruct the Gospel of Q. Today I'll look at this reconstruction, the theories and significance of this document, along with some of the history of the people who would have used Q as sacred scripture.

Topic: Purgatory Airdate: July 28, 2006 What is purgatory? What do different people and religions believe about purgatory? How has the understanding of purgatory changed over history? Today I'll study some of these questions.

Topic: Humanism Airdate: July 21, 2006 What is Humanism and the Humanist manifesto? Is humanism a religion? Or a social values system? What does it mean to be a humanist?

Topic: Religious Change Airdate: July 14, 2006 As society changes, often there is a need for changing religious beliefs. But often these beliefs take a lot of time to change. Some examples, 200 years ago most forms of Christianity saw no objections to slavery, and many would argue at the time that slavery was supported by the Bible. Today slavery is seen as a form of oppression, rejected by both society and those same branches of Christianity which once fully supported the institution. How do these changes come about? What are some of the factors which lead to these changes? What are some of the other beliefs which have changed? And why do these changes sometimes take so long?

Topic: Religious Truths: Relative or Absolute? Airdate: July 7, 2006 Often people talk of a religious truth. Something which is seen within their religious belief as true. But are these truths relative or absolute? Can these truths change over time?

Topic: No show today Airdate: June 30, 2006 Due to a planned power outtage at the university, CJAM will be off air today. So there won't be a show.

Topic: Same Sex Marriage Airdate: June 22, 2006 Stephen Harper announced on June 2 that he intends to hold a vote in the fall session of parliment on the issue of reopening the same-sex marriage debate. Today on the show I'll revisit the issue of same sex marriage.

Topic: Summer Solstice Airdate: June 16, 2006 Summer Solstice occurs on June 21. Today I'll have my annual look at the solstice and some of the many religious holidays and celebrations which occur as a result of the solstice.

Topic: Science and Religion Airdate: June 9, 2006 Today I'll look at some of the conflicts which exists between science and religion.

Topic: The Davinci Code Airdate: June 2, 2006 With the release of the movie, The Davinci Code, its worthwhile to have a look at the book and movie, what is fact and fiction, and the impact it is having on society at large. Today I'll look at the movie and some of the responses to it.

Topic: The Gospel of Q Airdate: May 26, 2006 With the release of the DaVinci Code in movie theatres, it raises a lot of questions within religious communities. One of the central premises of the movie comes from ideas originated from Gnostic scriptures. Perhaps the earliest gospel that we know of is known as the Gospel of Q. Today I'll look at Q, what is it, and how did it impact future gospels such as Matthew, Luke, and Thomas.

Topic: Agnosticism and Atheism Airdate: May 19 2006 What does it mean to be an agnostic? What does it mean to be an atheist? Today I'll look at these questions.

Topic: Deism Airdate: May 12, 2006 What is Deism? What does it mean to be a Deist? What are some of the beliefs of Deist? Today I'll look at this.

Topic: Pope Joan Airdate: May 5, 2006 Was there ever a female pope? Some say there was! Today on the show I'll look at the story of Pope Joan, the evidence which exists, and some of the theories on whether she existed or not.

Topic: Beltane! Airdate: April 28, 2006 April 30 to May 1 is Beltane, an annual Celtic festival. Today I'll look at this holiday, some of the roots of the festival, and how it gets celebrated today.

Topic: Jesus of Nazareth Airdate: April 21, 2006 Around Easter each year we hear a lot about Jesus. But how much do we really know about this man? Today I'll look at some of the questions surrounding Jesus's life.

Topic: Good Friday Airdate: April 14, 2006 Each year on Good Friday I host the annual Easter show, looking at topics such as: What is Easter? Why do we celebrate it each year? Where do some traditions such as the Easter Bunny come from? What do we know about the crucifixion and ressurection, things they don't always tell us in church? Join me today and I'll look at some of these and more topics!

Topic: Prayer or Penecilin? Airdate: April 7, 2006 Is it prayer or penecilin that makes bacteria die? Today I'll look at the topic of faith healing versus conventional medical treatment.

Topic: Same Sex Marriage Airdate: March 31, 2006 The conservative government has vowed in their election platform to bring up the question of same sex marriage in Canada yet again. Part of their platform included: "A Conservative government will: -Hold a truly free vote on the definition of marriage in the next session of Parliament. If the resolution is passed, the government will introduce legislation to restore the traditional definition of marriage while respecting existing same-sex marriages." This raises some questions. First, why does the government think that the vote which was held last summer wasn't a "free vote"? As I recall, the only party which required their members to vote in favour of the bill legalizing same-sex marriage across the country was the NDP. True, the Liberal Caucus was told to vote in favour of the bill, however any member of the Liberal part who was not part of the Caucus could vote however they wanted. As for the Bloc and the Conservatives, they were free to vote as they wished. Today on the show I'll try and sort out what is going on regarding equal marriage in Canada, look at the history of the issue (it has been openly discussed and debated since 1999! Its one issue which has been in discussion for longer then any other issue, parliment has already decided the issue, yet the Harper government wants to re-open the issue?!), look at what some of the response from various communities has been, and look at what might happen if the so-called "rollback resolution" gets passed. I'll also look at same-sex marriage from a "traditional" and "biblical" standpoint, to see if the definition of "one man, one woman" even makes sense.

Topic: The Gospel of Q Airdate: March 24, 2006 What was the Gospel of Q? And who were some of the early followers of Jesus? Today I'll look at this question.

Topic: Spring Equinox Airdate: March 17, 2006 March 20 marks the first official day of spring. A lot of holidays are associated with the spring equinox. Today I'll look at some of the many religious celebrations which occur around this time of year.

Topic: Prison Ministry Airdate: February 24, 2006 Today on the show we'll have a look at prison ministry, what is it and what are some of the projects currently being tried.

Topic: Darwin Day! Airdate: February 17, 2006 February 12th has been proclaimed as "Darwin Day". Today on the show I'll look at Darwin Day, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and how it all fits in with religious belief.

Topic: Religious Intolerance Airdate: February 10, 2006 As a follow up to last week's show, today I'm looking at Religious Intolerance and some of the problems that can arise out of being religiously intolerant.

Topic: Religious Tolernace Airdate: February 3, 2006 February 8 marks the international day of Religious Tolerance. Today I'll look at religious tolerance, what it is and why it is important.

Topic: Common beliefs among different religions. Airdate: January 27, 2006 There are many religions in the world. Often they share very different beliefs. However there are some beliefs which seem to be a part of just about *every religion* in existance. Today I'll look at these common beliefs.

Topic: Did Jesus Sin? Airdate: January 20, 2006 Often it is said that Jesus was "without sin". Whenever I hear this said, I find myself asking the question "Why do we say this? How was sin defined during the first century CE, and do the accounts that we have of what Jesus did during the time he was alive match up with what would have been a 'sinless' individual during this time period?" Whenever I consider these questions I come to some conclusions that may shock many people.

Topic: Ethics and Religion Airdate: January 13, 2006 We all have ethical policies, and our churches are looked to as a guide for ethics. But how are these policies developed? How do they change over history? Today we'll explore this topic.

Topic: Zorastrianism Airdate: January 6, 2006 Zorastrianism is a significant world religion yet many know little about it. Today we looked at the religion, its roots, and current day practices.

Topic: What about God? Airdate: December 30, 2005 The idea of diety is different within every religion in the world. Some religions have a single God, others have multiple Gods and Goddesses, and still some have no need for a God at all. Today I'll look at some of the various ideas people have about God, and some of how the concept of diety has changed over time.

Topic: A time to tell stories! Airdate: December 23, 2005 This show originally started on Religiously Speaking back in December 1998 and has become a yearly tradition. Each year on a Friday just before Christmas I like to share some of the traditional and non-traditional holiday stories. A little different from our regular format, join us for some of the non-traditional stories and music we have come to love to hear year after year.

Topic: December: Its not just for Christmas! Airdate: December 16, 2005 When many people think of December, they think of Christmas. But did you know that December is not just for Christmas? Each year there are over 20 religious holidays linked to the Winter Solstice, which occurs on December 21. Have you ever thought of where different traditions originally came from? Have you ever wondered what people celebrated in December before Christmas was even thought of as a holiday? Join me for the annual December Holiday Show!

Topic: The National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence Against Women / the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Airdate: December 2, 2005 Each year around this time I like to take a look at two important issues. First, in recognition of the National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence against Women, we remember the tragedy of December 6, 1989 where in Montreal at Ecole Polytechnique a crazed gunman shot 14 women to death. During the first half of the show we'll look at domestic violence and violence against women. On the second half of the show we'll recognize December 10, 1948. This was the day that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed. By looking at human rights and the UDHR, we'll consider the importance of this document and its effect on the world.

Topic: Let's All Give Money! Airdate: November 11, 2005 CJAM is a non-profit, volunteer-run campus / community radio station. Each year during the pledge drive CJAM asks its loyal listeners to reach into their pockets and donate money to the station for the purpose of helping keep CJAM on the air. This week it is our pledge drive show.

Topic: Denomic Possession and Exorcism Airdate: November 4, 2005 As a follow up to the Halloween shows, what better a topic to look at then demons and exorcism?

Topic: This is Halloween, Part 2 Airdate: October 28, 2005 Halloween is a fun holiday each year. Kids get to dress up, carve pumpkins, go to parties, and eat lots of candy. But what are some of the roots of the holiday? Where do some of the traditions such as dressing up and going door to door come from? Why do we make candied apples on Halloween? Today on part 2 of my 2 part look at Halloween, I'll look at some of these questions.

Topic: This Is Halloween, Part 1 Airdate: October 21, 2005 Halloween is perhaps one of the most misunderstood yearly holidays. Each year little ones go out Trick - or - Treating, carving pumpkins, and eating more candy then any time of year! But what are some of the roots of the holiday? And why do some groups actively speak out against celebrating halloween? Today, in part 1 of a 2 part look at Halloween, I'll look at some of the roots and celebrations of the holiday.

Topic: The debate continues: Intelligent Design Airdate: September 30, 2005 An article in the Globe and Mail on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 talks about a lawsuit currently in the Pennsylvania US court system. The Dover Area School District has adopted a policy which requires biology school teachers to read a statement saying that while they are required to teach Evolution Theory, it suggests that students may want to consider the theory of Intelligent Design, and suggests a particular book - "Of Pandas and People" - as a potential source of information. Intelligent Design is in a nutshell - the belief that at some point in history - an intelligence beyond our understanding set things in motion to allow for creation to take place. Whether that creation happened 10,000 years ago over a period of a week, or billions of years ago with a "big bang" is unknown. Intelligent design allows for either of these (and many other) scenarios to be possible. Understandably, this has caused some parents to become upset - especially with regards to the principle of the separation of church and state. They have taken the Dover School District to court on this issue. The root of the issue they say - is an attempt on the schools to allow creation theory - as found in the accounts in Genesis - to be taught in the classroom. Admittedly the lawsuit and the informaiton I've been able to find out about it - seems to suggest to me that the people involved are equating the idea of Intelligent Design as the same thing as the Creation account in Genesis. Today on the show I'll look at the statement and the lawsuit, along with what I see as some of the flaws (in my opinion - misrepresentations) of how Intelligent Design is presented within this case. I'll also look at Intelligent Design - how it is defined and what it consists of.

Topic: The Fall Equinox Show! Airdate: September 23, 2005 September 22 at 5:22 pm (Windsor time) marks the astronomical event of the fall equinox. Each year around this time I like to have a chance to look at some of the many events surrounding the equinox. Why it occurs and some of the many religious holidays and celebrations taking place around this time of year.

Topic: The Occult Airdate: September 16, 2005 Due to some technical difficulties, I rescheduled the show originally planned for today (the Fall Equinox show). The show which ran in its place was the show on the Occult which first aired July 29, 2005. The Fall Equinox show will air next week on September 23. Every so often I hear people refering to the "occult". Unfortunately the term gets used to describe a wide variety of religious and non-religious groups. What does the term really mean? And how does it get used in today's society? Today's show will look at the occult, trying to answer some of these questions.

Topic: The status of women in the Roman Catholic Church and Christianity Airdate: September 9, 2005 September 3, 1981 is the day which marks the United Nation's Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. In recognition of this day, today on Religiously Speaking I'll have a look at the status of women within the Roman Catholic Church and within Christianity in general.

Topic: The nature of sin, Jesus and sin Airdate: September 2, 2005 When asking the question, "What is sin?" and "What is sinful?", a lot of items need to be considered. First it is important to look at the nature of sin. While many would suggest that the acts considered "sinful" are unchanging, the reality is that sin, and what is considered sinful, has changed over time. Acts which both the church and society considered sinful even as recently as 100 years ago are no longer considered sinful today. Yet there are acts today which are considered "sinful" by the church which historically would not have been sinful. When talking about sin and what is sinful, it is important to recognize that the nature of sin has been fluid and changing constantly over the course of history. I'll look at this on today's show. Often when Jesus of Nazareth is though of in relation to sin, it is believed that he was a man who lived without committing any sins. Many theologians have argued that he could not sin - even if he wanted to. But with the recognition that the nature of sin has changed throughout history, the questions that arise in my mind are: What acts were considered sinful during the first century - during the time that Jesus was alive? and Did Jesus truly live a life without sin or not, when comparing his actions talked about within biblical and non-biblical sources with items which would have been considered sinful during the time he was alive? Asking these questions and trying to find the answers is - in my view - the best possible way to answer the question "Did Jesus sin, or was his life lived without sin?" Join me on today's show when I'll try to find some answers and offer some non-traditional viewpoints.

Topic: Studio Zero From CBC Vancouver Airdate: August 26, 2005 As many will already know, CBC Workers across the country have been locked out by CBC Management. CBC workers in Vancouver have produced a one-hour show available on the internet and community radio stations across the country looking at some of the issues of the lockout and what it is like to be a CBC worker "on the line". The goal of the streetside show was to tell the stories and perspective of locked-out journalists, broadcasters, technicians, and support staff who are all members of the Canadian Media Guild. They also spent the hour urging supporters to write to their Members of Parliament about the lockout by CBC management. Appearing on the program were CBC hosts: Bill Richardson, Tetsuro Shigematsu, Rick Cluff, Tod Maffin, Lyne Barnaby, Alexis Mazurin, Ian Hanomansing, Susan MacNamee, and Kelly Ryan. Joining them were musicians Joe Keithley, Roy Forbes, Van Django, and Geoff Berner. Today I've decided to pre-empt Religiously Speaking to bring you this special CBC lock-out coverage. Next week Religiously Speaking will return to its normal timeslot. For more information about the lockout and other audio content available for download, visit Tod Maffin's CBC Unplugged For the perspective of a local Windsor CBCer "on the line" check out Dan's blog And for the "official" line on what's going on, check both the CMG website and the CBC Negotiations website

Topic: Purgatory Airdate: August 19, 2005 There are various thoughts about purgatory, but do they have much in linne with actual biblical teachings? What do various religions teach about purgatory? Join me for a look at this fascinating topic, with some non-conventional views!

Topic: Ethics within a religious context Airdate: August 12, 2005 Ethics are often thought of as a part of religion and one's spirituality. But what does this mean? And how do religions develop ethical beliefs? Today I'll look at ethics within a religious and spiritual life.

Topic: Common and Uncommon beliefs among different religions Airdate: August 5, 2005 Religions around the world have a variety of beliefs which are common to other religions. The most obvious example is that of the ethic of reciprocity - known commonly as the golden rule. This is found among just about every religion in the world. What are some of these common and uncommon beliefs which bind religions worldwide? I'll try and find some answers to this on today's show.

Topic: The Occult Airdate: July 29, 2005 Every so often I hear people refering to the "occult". Unfortunately the term gets used to describe a wide variety of religious and non-religious groups. What does the term really mean? And how does it get used in today's society? Today's show will look at the occult, trying to answer some of these questions.

Topic: The Gospel of of Q Airdate: July 15, 2005 Biblical scholars consider that the Book of Q is was likely the original source for much of the material which is found in all three of the gospel of Matthew, Luke, and Thomas. But what is the Gospel of Q? What are some of the theories about it?

Topic: Origins of Religion Airdate: July 8, 2005 What are some of the theories on the origins of religion? How did some of the first religious beliefs come aboout? What are some of the thoughts about early beliefs in God? Join me and I'll look at these questions!

Topic: Summer Solstice Airdate: June 17, 2005 June 21 at 2:45 am in Windsor marks the official Summer Solstice - the begining of summer. There are a significant number of religious observances connected with the Solstice. On today's show I'll look at the religious significance of the summer solstice.

Topic: Same Sex Marriage in Canada Airdate: June 10, 2005 The debate over same sex marriage in Canada and Bill C-38 continues. On today's show I'll look at the current status of the bill, where the parties stand, and attempt to look at some of the arguments which keep getting brought up against the bill which are based on the Bible. I'll look to see if these biblical arguments have any foundation.

Topic: Gnosticism Airdate: June 3, 2005 On today's show I will have a look at the Gnostic religion, its roots and history. I will also look a little at what it means to today's Christianity.

Topic: Humanism Airdate: May 27, 2005 Today I'll have a brief overview of Humanism.

Topic: Buddhism Airdate: May 20, 2005 Today I'll have a look at Buddhism, including a brief history of the faith and some of its current practices.

Topic: How people reach conclusions Airdate: May 6, 2005 Today on the show I'll have a look at how people reach religious conclusions to questions which get asked.

Topic: Beltane! Airdate: April 29, 2005 May 1 marks the annual celebration of Beltane. This is originally a celtic festival, it is now celebrated by numerous religions around the world. Join me as I have a look at Beltane, what it is and some of the ways it is celebrated.

Topic: What about God? Airdate: April 22, 2005 The idea of diety is different within every religion in the world. Some religions have a single God, others have multiple Gods and Goddesses, and still some have no need for a God at all. Today I'll look at some of the various ideas people have about God, and some of how the concept of diety has changed over time.

Topic: The Selection of a new Pope Airdate: April 15, 2005 With the passing of Pope John Paul II on April 2, 2005 the Roman Catholic Church finds itself in a position where there is a need to select a new Pope. How is this selection made? And how has the selection process changed over time? Today I'll look at some of these questions.

Topic: Show didn't air Airdate: April 8, 2005 Due to technical difficulties Religiously Speaking did not air today.

Topic: The death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth Airdate: April 1, 2005 Every year around the time of Easter you can hear a lot of recounting of the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. While these stories carry a lot of valuable symbolic meaning, for many people questions come to mind. What do we really know about the death and resurrection? Is this historical fact, or did the original authors mean the story to be symbolic? How come other (non Christian) religious faiths tell similar or nearly identical stories about their prophets? Today I'll explore this story, looking both at biblical and non-biblical sources.

Topic: Good Friday / its Easter Time! Airdate: March 25, 2005 Each year on Good Friday I like to have the annual Easter show. But this is not just any regular view of the Easter holiday! I'll take a look at some of the roots and traditions of the holiday that normally aren't looked at. Where did egg-decorating come from? Why do we hide eggs around the house and then hunt for them? What is the story of the Easter bunny? Tune in today to find answers to these questions!

Topic: Spring Equinox is Here! Airdate: March 18, 2005 Each spring just before the "official" spring equinox I like to have a show focusing on the equinox and some of the many holidays associated with this time of year. This year the equinox will occur on March 20 at 8:33 am (Windsor time). Tune in to find out about some of the many celebrations occuring right around now!

Topic: Women in religion Airdate: March 11, 2005 March 8 is International Women's Day. Today on Religiously Speaking I'll have a look at the status of women in religion, with a bit of a focus on the status of the ordination of women across a variety of faiths.

Topic: Conflicts between Science and Religion Airdate: March 4, 2005 There are times when science and religion are in conflict. But why do they get into conflict and are there resolutions to these conflicts? Today I'll look at some of the conflicts and similarities between science and religion.

Topic: Darwin Day Airdate: February 25, 2005 The British Humanist Society has proclaimed February 12 as "Darwin Day" - a time to reflect on the theory of evolution and the ideas of Charles Darwin. Today on Religiously Speaking I'll have a look at Darwin Day - how the theory of evolution fits in with religious thought and viewpoints.

Topic: Truth: Relative or absolute (Rebroadcast from January 2002) Airdate: February 18, 2005 Many people talk about religious truths. But what does it really mean when someone says something is true? Today we'll look at the topic of religious truths. What are the significance of such truths and are they relative or absolute?

Topic: Same Sex Marriage in Canada Airdate: February 11, 2005 On February 1 2005 the government of Canada introduced Bill C-38, the Civil Marriage Act, which will bring equality in marriage to gay and lesbian couples across Canada. Today on Religiously Speaking I'll have a brief look at the bill and some of what it includes. I'll also review the official party positions of the 4 political parties which make up the present government. Over the past few weeks I've had the opportunity to discuss this issue with quite a number of people from a variety of religious backgrounds - some who support the bill and some who are very much opposed. While I always like to try and offer a wide variety of viewpoints from a number of different religious traditions on this show, whenever I've talked about this particular question with those who are opposed some of the same themes consistently come up: That according to the Bible marriage has always between 1 man and 1 woman That according to the Bible and in particular the account of Sodom and Gomorra as found in Genesis 19, homosexuality is condemned as a sin As a result of the above, same sex marriage should not be allowed. I have some difficulty with these assumptions. The initial response is that federal law should not be based on what the Bible says - especially in a country where we have multiple religious traditions and celebrate freedom of religion. But I've also found it worthwhile to study the issue from the Biblical tradition. With regards to marriage as defined in biblical terms - I can find 8 different types of marriage explained in the Bible - not just 1 as many suggest. The types of marriage described don't relate to a loving, carring, committed relationship as we think of today - but instead are based on a contract for the purpose of ownership of one person by another and for the purpose of continuing a family line. Many of the types of marriage found in the Bible are not acceptable today - and for good reason. I'll explain this on the show. With regards to homosexuality in the Bible, I can't agree with the conclusions that many have come to. Often times the conclusion that there is some type of condemnation of homosexuality in the Bible comes more from what I see as incorrect english translations and a mis-understanding of the original Hebrew and Greek - rather then what the Bible actually says. When I read my Bible - especially the story about Sodom and Gomorra - I can not find any reference to homosexuality. In fact I can't find any reference to any sexual act - homosexual, heterosexual, or otherwise - in Genesis 19! With study I do not beleive that the story of Sodom and Gomorra is about anything sexual at all - but instead is a story about a town where God became upset with its people because they were ungodly, violent, inhospitable to visitors, strangers, and the poor, lazy, and lawless - just to name a few. On the show I'll present this information and why I believe this alternate understanding of this story.

Topic: A Celebration of Religious Tolerance Day Airdate: February 4, 2005 February 8, 2005 marks the 9th annual International Day of Religious Tolerance! First celebrated in 1997, this day is a time to celebrate the religious diversity which makes up society. Ever since Religiously Speaking went on the air in 1998, I have celebrated this day on the show! Today I'll look at the question of: What is Religious Tolerance? Why is it important to be tolerant of other religious beliefs? And how can we grow as a socity and celebrate the diversity of religious faiths in the world?

Topic: Religious Intolerance Airdate: January 28, 2005 Each year February 8 is the International Day of Religious Tolerance. First celebrated in 1997, this day is a time to celebrate the religious diversity which makes up society. Ever since Religiously Speaking went on the air in 1998, I have celebrated this day with a series of two shows. Today I'll look at the question of Religious intolerance: What is Religious intolernace, and how can it negatively effect the world in which we live? Tune in for this lively discussion.

Topic: The book of Q Airdate: January 21, 2005 Modern biblical scholarship believes that the authors of the gospels of Mathew and Luke as found in the New Testament drew their material from a combination of the gospel of Mark, oral tradition, and a common "sayings and teachings of Jesus" document known as Q. What do we know through recent study about the document called Q and what does Q tell us about Jesus? Today on the show I'll look at some of the latest research into this area of biblical study.

Topic: World Religion Day Airdate: January 14, 2005 World Religion Day occurs on the third Sunday every January. It was established by the Bahai National Spiritual Assembly in 1949 with the aim of the establishment of interfaith understanding and harmony by emphasizing the common denominators underlying all religion. Today on Religiously Speaking I'll look at World Religion Day and offer some information about the Bahai faith.

Topic: Deism Airdate: January 7, 2005 Deism is a religion which maintains a belief in God based on purely rational grounds, without any reliance on religion or religious authority. Today on the show I'll look at Deism, its beliefs, some of its history, and where you can find more information.

Topic: Historical Jesus Airdate: December 31, 2004 Anyone who has gone to church this month has likely heard stories about Jesus. Stories about his birthday, his death, and his teachings are often focused on heavily during December. But what do we really know about the man? Today on the show I'll re-broadcast a show from July 9 looking at Jesus and some of the things we know (and don't know) about him. Note: This show is a rebroadcast of a previously broadcast programme.

Topic: Its the Annual Holiday Story Show! Airdate: December 24, 2004 Started on Religiously Speaking back in December 1998, each year on a Friday just before Christmas I like to share some of the traditional and non-traditional holiday stories. This year as December 24 is a Friday I'm able to offer you this tradition on the 24th! A little different from our regular format, join us for some of the non-traditional stories and music we have come to love to hear year after year.

Topic: December: Its not just for Christmas! Airdate: December 17, 2004 December is not just Christmas! This year the winter solstice occurs on December 21. Did you know there are over 20 different holidays and holy days around this time of year linked to the winter solstice? Have you ever wondered what different holidays are celebrated each year, around this time, and where they come from? Have you ever wondered how some of the traditions have over time been added into the celebration which most know as christmas? Join us today for our annual Winter Holiday Celebration!

Topic: Same Sex Marriage in Canada Airdate: December 10, 2004 Just yesterday the Supreme Court of Canada released a non-binding opinion which affirms that the federal government of Canada can change the definition of marriage to include same sex marriage. The opinion further affirmed that churches and church officials have the right within their freedom of religion to chose whether or not to perform same sex mariages. The court declined to answer a question of the constitutionality of the current definition of marriage as "one man, one woman" but did comment that the government appears to have already accepted the position of the unconstitutionality of this definition by not having appealed a number of lower court rulings on the matter. On today's show I'll review some of the information on this opinion. Within both Canada and the United States, Same-Sex marriage continues to be a hot topic. One of the most common arguments from those opposed to same-sex marriage is a desire to maintain the "traditional" and "biblical" definition of marriage which is said to have been in place for thousands of years. But when posed with this argument it leads to the question: What is the biblical definition of marriage, and what does the bible say about same-sex marriage? I've done research on this and on today's show I'll share my results, some of which will surely be very surprising to people on both sides of the issue.

Topic: The National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence Against Women / the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Airdate: December 3, 2004 Each year around this time I like to take a look at two important issues. First, in recognition of the National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence against Women, we remember the tragedy of December 6, 1989 where in Montreal at Ecole Polytechnique a crazed gunman shot 14 women to death. During the first half of the show we'll look at domestic violence and violence against women. On the second half of the show we'll recognize December 10, 1948. This was the day that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed. By looking at human rights and the UDHR, we'll consider the importance of this document and its effect on the world.

Topic: Who wrote the Bible and who was it written for? Airdate: November 26, 2004 When thinking of the Bible in today's society the book is often seen as a complete work of literature. On the other hand, when studying the Bible there are other ways of looking at it. With study the Bible can be seen as a collection of books written by a number of different authors. Each book addressing a particular religious community living at a specific geographical location in a particular time in history. When the context is not taken into account when reading or studying the Bible, often the original significance and meaning of various passages can be lost. Today on the show I'll look at some of the questions of who wrote different portions of the Bible and what communities were those books written for.

Topic: Jefferson's Pillow Airdate: November 19, 2004 Roger Wilkins, noted journalist, educator, and activist, is a descendant of American slaves. He is also a scholar of the slave-owning founding fathers of the United States. But Roger Wilkins is a self-proclaimed American patriot. How can this be? Insight came as he shared vignettes from his personal life and from his book Jefferson's Pillow in a lecture that was sponsored by Faith in Action at the 2001 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association and introduced by Mel Hoover. Roger Wilkins talked about the journey to freedom for all people, starting with Jefferson's earliest memory of being carried on a pillow by a slave. Slaves carried not only the young Jefferson, but also the Revolutionary War itself. The war was financed by slave labor in tobacco fields. The war was fought when 20% of the population was black, 40% in Virginia. Slaves served in every role (except officer) in every battle from the Boston massacre to Yorktown. Slaves were in the battles of Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill and Cambridge. Without them, the Revolutionary War would not have been fought, could not have been won, and the journey to freedom would not have started. Offering an extremely insightful look at some of the roots of racism in the United States, this show offered information not often heard but necessary to consider as to how it impacts our every day lives.

Topic: Denomic Possession Airdate: November 12, 2004 What is denomic possession? Today we'll look at the topic.

Topic: Its Pledge Drive Time Airdate: November 5, 2004 For one week out of every year CJAM programmers get the priveledge of going on air and asking you, our loyal listeners, for your support. Known as the Annual Pledge Drive - this year it is scheduled for November 1 - 7. CJAM is a non-profit radio station with its programming coming from volunteers. A signigicant portion of the funds needed to keep CJAM on the air come from you - our listeners. Give a call during Religiously Speaking and let me know that you support the only non-denominational religious radio programme in the Windsor / Detroit area.

Topic: This is Halloween - Part 2! Airdate: October 29, 2004 Part 2 of our annual focus on Halloween! Today I'll look at some of the traditions of the holiday to find out where they came from. What is the story behind the Jack-o-Lantern? Where did Trick or Treating come from? Why do so many people make candied apples for Halloween? Tune in today and find out!

Topic: This is Halloween - Part 1! Airdate: October 22, 2004 Halloween is a great time of year. It is also one of the most mis-understood holiday of the year. This year I'll kick off our annual focus on Halloween looking at some of the roots of the holiday, some of the common beliefs and misinformation which exists.

Topic: Purgatory and Indulgences: The basis of a split in the church! Airdate: October 8, 2004 Not long ago I was having a discussion with a friend about the nature of purgatory. Just what is purgatory and what does it mean in today's form of Christianity? Which branches of Christianity believe in purgatory and which have rejected it as a belief? And what is the whole fuss about indulgences - one of the items which caused Martin Luther to become upset with the church leading to the protestant reformation. Today on the show I'll look at some of topics.

Topic: Creation and Evolution Airdate: October 1, 2004 When considering creation and evolution theory there can at times be significant debate. Which is a more credible theory? Which is more widely believed? What are some of the different beliefs about the nature of the begining of the universe? Always an interesting topic to look at!

Topic: The Gnostic World View Airdate: September 24, 2004 It has been described "Gnosticism is the teaching based on Gnosis, the knowledge of transcendence arrived at by way of interior, intuitive means." But just what is Gnosticism? What are some of the core beliefs and how can they change a person's religious life? By looking at some of the recent study into documents such as the Nag Hammadi Scriptuires, we can learn more about Gnosticism. Join us!

Topic: Its the Fall Equinox Show! Airdate: September 17, 2004 Long time listeners of Religiously Speaking will know that I like to recognize the times of year which hold a strong religious significance across many religious faiths. The fall equinox is one such time of year. This year the equinox officially occurs on September 22 at 11:29 am. On today's show I'll look at the fall equinix and how it is a multi-faith celebration. I'll Review why the equinox happens and some of the celebrations which occur.

Topic: A review of the status of women in religion Airdate: September 10, 2004 September 3, 1981 is the day which marks the United Nation's Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. The convention is often described as an international bill of rights for women. It defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an international agenda to end such discrimination. Today on Religiously Speaking I'll have a look at the convention and some of the basics which it includes. I'll also have a look at the status of women in religion, focusing primarily on the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions.

Topic: Who wrote the Bible and who was it written for? Airdate: August 27, 2004 When thinking of the Bible in today's society the book is often seen as a complete work of literature. On the other hand, when studying the Bible there are other ways of looking at it. With study the Bible can be seen as a collection of books written by a number of different authors. Each book addressing a particular religious community living at a specific geographical location in a particular time in history. When the context is not taken into account when reading or studying the Bible, often the original significance and meaning of various passages can be lost. Today on the show I'll look at some of the questions of who wrote different portions of the Bible and what communities were those books written for.

Topic: Theraputic Touch (Rebroadcast) Airdate: August 20, 2004 Theraputic Touch practitioners believe that a Universal Life Force Energy flows freely in, through, and out of the body when a person is healthy. But illness, pain, injury, etc can interrupt or unbalance this life force. Skilled practitioners believe they can detect these fluctuations by passing their hands above a patient's body. The energy imbalance can be equalized, and a contribution made to the patient's healing. This week we look at Theraputic Touch, what it consists of and its current practive, the moral and religious significance of the practice, some of the research done in the area, and some of the debate surrounding it. Note: This is a rebroadcast of a programme originally aired in June 2000.

Topic: Intelligent Design Airdate: August 13, 2004 From time to time on Religiously Speaking I have looked at various topics such as the nature of God, the nature of the universe, creation versus evolution, and others. Intelligent Design is a theory which relates to all of this and more. Put simply, the idea behind intelligent design is that at the begining of the universe an intelligence of some type (probably also beyond our levels of current understanding) created the universe, "got the ball rolling" so to say. Whether or not that intelligence still takes an active role is a matter of debate and discussion. Whether or not that intelligence still exists today is also unknown. But the idea is that billions of years ago something - or someone - somewhere - kicked off a chain of events which has lead to the universe and life as we know it today.

Topic: Shared Religious Beliefs Airdate: August 6, 2004 In the many religions which exist in the world there are some common beliefs. There are also some beliefs which are very different from one religion to another. Today I'll look at two specifics: Worldwide religious beliefs about God / Goddess, and worldwide religious beliefs about the Ethic of Reciprocity.

Topic: Finding Answers within Faith Airdate: July 30, 2004 Religion often provides us with questions about our lives. How we come to beliefs about our faith and spirituality often is a challenging process for many. When questions are posed to a religious denomination or an individual there are many ways an answer or conclusion can be reached. Today I'll explore this area.

Topic: Bring on the Clones! Airdate: July 23, 2004 Theraputic Cloning is a subject which comes up from time to time. Often questions are overlooked: What is it all about? What are some of the moral and ethical aspects of theraputic cloning? And from a religious standpoint, what does it mean to our society? Today on the show I'll try and explore some of these aspects of theraputic cloning.

Topic: Historical Jesus Airdate: July 9, 2004 We hear a lot about Jesus, but who was he? Today we'll look at the man and his history.

Topic: Rabbi Harold Kushner: Faith in America Airdate: July 2, 2004 Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" and other well known books, gave a talk at the 2003 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association. His talk was titled "Faith in America" and covered three topics including the resurgence of fundamentalism, turmoil over issues of sexuality, and the message of corporate scandals. Always insightful and a fascinating speaker, tune in to hear Rabbi Kushner's thoughts on these issues.

Topic: A Woman in the Vatican? You bet! A look at Pope Joan Airdate: June 25, 2004 Note: This is a re-broadcast of a programme which originally aired May 16, 2003. When thinking of the office of the Pope, often we think of an all-male institute. One of the best kept secrets of the Vatican is the story of Pope Joan - the only woman to ever sit on the throne of St. Peter. While the story is controversial and many claim it is false, there also exists a lot of evidence to suggest it is true. Today we'll look at the story, and some of the newest research into Joan's story.

Topic: Summer Solstice Airdate: June 18, 2004 It is time for our annual Summer Solstice show! This year the Solstice occurs on June 20 at 8:56 PM in Windsor. Today I'll look at the religious significance of the Solstice and how it is celebrated around the world.

Topic: Humanism Airdate: June 11, 2004 Some see Humanism as a form of social and moral values. Others see Humanism as a form of religion. Today I'll look at Humanism, what is it and where do some of its beliefs come from.

Topic: Atheism and Agnosticism Airdate: June 4, 2004 There is a lot of confusion about both Atheism and Agnosticism. One is the belief that there is no God, the other is a belief that we do not have enough information to determine whether or not there God exists, but does not rule out the possibility of God. Today I'll have a look at Atheism and Agnosticism.

Topic: Deism! Airdate: May 28, 2004 Deism is a religion which maintains a belief in God based on purely rational grounds, without any reliance on religion or religious authority. Today on the show I'll look at Deism, its beliefs, some of its history, and where you can find more information.

Topic: Prayer or Penecilin Airdate: May 21, 2004 Is it Prayer or Penicillin that makes bacteria die? This is a question which Dr. Stephen Baird asks in his song, Prayer or Penecilin. On today's show we have a look at this topic, comparing faith healing with conventional medical treatment. What are the success rates? What are some of the issues at stake? What are some of the religious reasons and beliefs behind someone who might chose prayer as primary (and in some cases, only) medical treatment over top of more conventional medicine? With consideration of all these (and many more) questions, legal issues, spiritual issues, and such, this is surely a show not to miss!

Topic: A look at Bill C-250 Airdate: May 14, 2004 Bill C-250 has recently become law in Canada. This bill expands the definition of those protected under Canadian law from hate material to include a person's sexual orientation. This bill has sparked a lot of response, especially within religious circles. Today on the show I'll have a look at the bill, and what all the fuss is about.

Topic: Separation of the Church and State Airdate: May 7, 2004 With elections upcoming, topics surrounding the separation of church and state seem to arise. Today I'll look at the history of the separation of church and state, along with what it means today.

Topic: Its Beltane! Airdate: April 30, 2004 May 1 marks the annual celebration of Beltane. This is originally a celtic festival, it is now celebrated by numerous religions around the world. Join me as I have a look at Beltane, what it is and some of the ways it is celebrated.

Topic: Churches and the development of ethical and moral policies. Airdate: April 23, 2004 For thousands of years churches have developed ethical and moral policies which are said to be a principle foundation of their stated faith and beliefs. But how do these policies come to be in the first place? How do churches go about changing their policies as history progresses presenting new situations and challenges? Today I'll examine some of these issues.

Topic: The death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth Airdate: April 16, 2004 Around the time of Easter each year we often are asked to remember the stories of the death and resurrection of Jesus. But what do we really know about this story? While it can be said that it is a symbolic reflection of Christian religious and spiritual beliefs and ideals, other questions remain. Is it historical fact, or was it originally meant to be primarily symbolic? Today I'll explore the death and resurrection story, looking at both biblical sources along with some of the leading research in the area.

Topic: Its the Easter Show! Airdate: April 9, 2004 Each year around Easter I host the annual Easter show. But this is not just any Easter show! Today I'll look at some of the roots and traditions of the holiday. Where did egg-decorating come from? Where did the Easter Bunny originate? Where are some of the other themes we celebrate also celebrated? Tune in for answers to these and other questions!

Topic: Same-Sex Marriage: The Continuing Debate Airdate: April 2, 2004 Note: I had originally planned to air this show March 26, however due to some difficulties the show was not available. As such, it has been re-scheduled for airing this Friday. Within both Canada and the United States, Same-Sex marriage continues to be a hot topic. With the Liberal government employing what has been described as a "delaying tactic" by some to expand the questions recently put to the supreme court on the issue, and with San Francisco's mayor recently having the city issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, the debate has continued on both sides of the border. One of the most common arguments from those opposed to same-sex marriage is a desire to maintain the "traditional" and "biblical" definition of marriage which is said to have been in place for thousands of years. This got me thinking and researching the question: What is the biblical definition of marriage, and what does the bible say about same-sex marriage? Today on the show I'll share my results, some of which will surely be very surprising to people on both sides of the issue.

Topic: Repeat Airdate: March 26, 2004 Note: I had planned to air the show on Same-Sex Marriage: The Continuing Debate on March 26, 2004. However due to some difficulties the show was not available to air. As such, a repeat was aired, and the show on same-sex marriage was rescheduled.

Topic: Spring Equinox is almost here! Airdate: March 19, 2004 Every year on Religiously Speaking I like to celebrate the Spring Equinox by looking at some of the 20 different holiday and holy days which are celebrated around the world in March / April, all dated around the Spring Equinox. This year the Equinox occurs on March 20 at 01:48 (Windsor time). Today I'll look at the Spring Equinox, why it happens, and some of the many holidays which you can enjoy!

Topic: The status of Women within the Church Airdate: March 12, 2004 March 8 represents International Women's Day. It was created by the Socialist Party of America, on Feb 28, 1909 and has become an international day of celebration. Today on Religiously Speaking in recognition of this day I'll have a look at the status of women within Roman Catholicism and female leadership roles.

Topic: A review of The Passion of The Christ Airdate: March 5, 2004 Mel Gibson's film, The Passion of The Christ was recently released to theatres. Within the first week of its release this film has generated quite a lot of discussion. This week we review the film, offering some thoughts about it along with our own personal responses.

Topic: Darwin Day / Evolution Theory Airdate: February 27, 2004 February 12, 2004 marks the 195th anniversary of the birthday of Charles Darwin. As a result, this has been coined as "Darwin Day". Today we'll look at the topic of evolution, a topic which has caused much religious evaluation and re-thinking over the years. With music from Dr. Stephen Baird, this is surely a show not to miss!

Topic: Fall Equinox Airdate: February 20, 2004 Due to a mix-up with programming, we ended up re-broadcasting the fall equinox show.

Topic: Its Valentine's Day! Airdate: February 13, 2004 Each year on February 14 it is Valentine's Day. A time to spend a day with your loved one, when "cupid" comes out to play. But what do we know about this holiday? When did it start, and what are its roots? Today on the show I'll look at some of these questions and also offer some suggestions on how you can celebrate the day with your loved one.

Topic: A Celebration of Religious Tolernace Day! Airdate: February 6, 2004 February 8, 2004 marks the 8th annual International Day of Religious Tolerance! First celebrated in 1997, this day is a time to celebrate the religious diversity which makes up society. Ever since Religiously Speaking went on the air in 1998, we have celebrated this day! Today we'll look at the question of: What is Religious Tolerance? Why is it important to be tolerant of other religious beliefs? And how can we grow as a socity and celebrate the diversity of religious faiths in the world? Be sure to join us!

Topic: Religious Intolerance Airdate: January 30, 2004 Each year February 8 is the International Day of Religious Tolerance. First celebrated in 1997, this day is a time to celebrate the religious diversity which makes up society. Ever since Religiously Speaking went on the air in 1998, we have celebrated this day with a series of two shows. Today we'll look at the question of Religious intolerance: What is Religious intolernace, and how can it negatively effect the world in which we live? Join us today as we look at this topic.

Topic: Human Cloning Airdate: January 23, 2004 On Devember 27 Clonaid announced that "Eve" a cloned baby girl, was born to an American woman on December 26. January 4, 2003 Clonaid announbced a second birth of a cloned baby on January 3 to a Dutch couple. While there is question of the validity of these statements, it has raised a lot of questions and interest in the whole issue of human cloning. Today on Religiously Speaking we'll look at human cloning, what is it, and what are some of the religious implications.

Topic: Religious Freedom Day Airdate: January 16, 2004 Each year on January 16 in the USA it is Religious Freedom Day. This is a time to look at the importance of religious freedom and recognize the diversity which exists. Today on Religiously Speaking I'll look at Religious Freedom Day, where it comes from, its history, and its importance - both from an American and an interntional perspective,

Topic: Its Shogatsu! Airdate: January 9, 2004 January 1-3 is Shogatsu, the biggest holiday in Japan. It is practiced primarily within the Buddhist and Shinto religions. Today we'll look at these 2 religions in regards to a holiday we don't normally hear about here in north america.

Topic: The Boxing Day Show! Airdate: December 26, 2003 Still feeling stuffed from all that over-eating that many of those celebrating Christmas have done over the past few days? Wonder what's in that box for boxing day? Well so do we! Join us for a true surprise!

Topic: The Annual Holiday Story Show! Airdate: December 19, 2003 Started on Religiously Speaking back in December 1998, each year on the third Friday of the month of December we like to share some of the traditional and non-traditional holiday stories. A little different from our regular format, join us for some of the stories we have come to love to hear year after year.

Topic: December: Its not just for Christmas! Airdate: December 12, 2003 December is not just Christmas! Did you know there are over 20 different holidays and holy days around this time of year linked to the winter solstice? Have you ever wondered what different holidays are celebrated each year, around this time, and where they come from? Have you ever wondered how some of the traditions have over time become assimilated into the celebration which most know as christmas? Join us today for our annual Winter Holiday Celebration!

Topic: The National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence Against Women / the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Airdate: December 5, 2003 Each year around this time I like to take a look at two important issues. First, in recognition of the National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence against Women, we remember the tragedy of December 6, 1989 where in Montreal at Ecole Polytechnique a crazed gunman shot 14 women to death. During the first half of the show we'll look at domestic violence and violence against women. On the second half of the show we'll recognize December 10, 1948. This was the day that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed. By looking at human rights and the UDHR, we'll consider the importance of this document and its effect on the world.

Topic: Straight from the headlines, The Debate over the display of the 10 Commandments - Part 2 Airdate: November 28, 2003 According to a recent news report, On November 13 2003 "Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was removed from office [...] for refusing to obey a federal court order to move his Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of a state courthouse. The state Court of the Judiciary unanimously imposed the harshest penalty possible after a one-day trial in which Moore said his refusal was a moral and lawful acknowledgement of God. Prosecutors said Moore's defiance, left unchecked, would harm the judicial system." In part 1 two weeks ago we looked at the 10 commandments themselves, the meaning behind them, and whether or not they continue to play a significant role in today's society. Today in part 2 of this topic, we'll look at some of the specifics of the case of Justice Roy Moore and his "10 commandment monument" he has insisted should displayed in solitary in the court house rotunda. We'll give a brief overview of thie history of the case, along with the latest information, and update with what different religious groups are saying.

Topic: Straight from the headlines, The Debate over the display of the 10 Commandments! Airdate: November 14, 2003 According to a recent news report, On November 13 2003 "Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was removed from office [...] for refusing to obey a federal court order to move his Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of a state courthouse. The state Court of the Judiciary unanimously imposed the harshest penalty possible after a one-day trial in which Moore said his refusal was a moral and lawful acknowledgement of God. Prosecutors said Moore's defiance, left unchecked, would harm the judicial system." This news item brings up many different issues surrounding the separation of church and state. It also brings up some issues regarding the 10 Commandments themselves and the impact they are said to have on today's society. This week on Religioulsy Speaking we'll begin a 2-part look at this issue. Today we'll look at the 10 Commandments themselves, what did they mean within the society they were first presented to thousands of years ago, and what role do they play today. Next week we'll look more at the case of Justice Roy Moore, the history of the situation along with the latest developments.

Topic: Its Pledge Drive Time! Airdate: November 7, 2003 Every year CJAM has its annual pledge drive! This year we get to kick off the drive with Religiously Speaking, as the pledge drive runs November 7 - 14. 2003 also marks the 20th anniversary of CJAM being on the FM dial! Tune in, pledge, and show your support for the only non-denominational religious radio programme in Windsor/Detroit!!

Topic: This Is Halloween! - Part 2 Airdate: October 31, 2003 Part 2 of our annual look at Halloween, today we'll look at some of the traditions of the holiday and see where they came from. How did the Jack-o-Lantern come about? Where did Trick-or-Treating come from? Tune in today and find out!

Topic: This is Halloween! - Part 1 Airdate: October 24, 2003 Halloween is one of the funnest holidays of the year, yet it is also the holiday with the most misinformation spread about it. With today as the first of a two-part focus on Halloween, we'll look at some of the roots of the holiday and some of the more common sources of misinformation and untruths.

Topic: The US Pledge of Allegiance debate Airdate: October 17, 2003 On Tuesday October 14 2003 the US Supreme Court said that it will hear a case regarding the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance. This is a result of a decision from last year, when on June 26, 2002 in the United States the 9th circuit court of appeal determined that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional. The portion of the pledge which is under question is the phrase 'one nation under God'. Today we'll look at the pledge and its history, the 9th circuit court of appeal decision, and what the supreme court is going to be considering.

Topic: Did Jesus Sin while he lived on earth? Airdate: October 10, 2003 When considering Jesus of Nazareth, some view his life as if it were completely without sin. Some theologians even go so far as to argue that Jesus could not sin, even if he had wanted to. Today on Religiously Speaking we will have a look at the question of sin as it related to Jesus. Could he sin? And more interestingly, did he sin while he lived on earth?

Topic: The Gnostic World View Airdate: October 3, 2003 It has been described "Gnosticism is the teaching based on Gnosis, the knowledge of transcendence arrived at by way of interior, intuitive means." But just what is Gnosticism? What are some of the core beliefs and how can they change a person's religious life? By looking at some of the recent study into documents such as the Nag Hammadi Scriptuires, we can learn more about Gnosticism. Join us!

Topic: Reaching Conclusions on religious questions Airdate: September 26, 2003 When religious questions arise, how do people and religious faiths reach conclusions about those questions? Today we'll explore this topic.

Topic: A celebration of the Fall Equinox! Airdate: September 19, 2003 September 23, at 10:46 UT (5:46 am in Windsor) is the official date and time of the fall equinox. What religious significance does the fall Equinox hold? Tune in today and find out as we celebrate this time of year!

Topic: Same Sex Marriage in Canada - Continuing coverage Airdate: Sept 12, 2003 The discussion surrounding the legalization of same sex marriage in Canada has continued. What are some of the latest developments over the past month? Tune in and find out!

Topic: Role of Women within the Roman Catholic Church Airdate: September 5, 2003 What has the past role of women been within the Roman Catholic Church, from ancient times to now? Today we'll look at this topic.

Topic: Conflicts between science and religion Airdate: August 15, 2003 Religion and science sometimes conflict. What are some of the past conflicts and how were they resolved? Today we look at some of these questions.

Topic: International Day of the World's Indigenous People Airdate: August 8, 2003 The International Day of the World's Indigenous People is Aug 9. Today we'll look at this day, along with some of the various celebrations taking place around the world.

Topic: The changing nature of marriage within society and the church Airdate: July 25, 2003 In our ongoing coverage of Ontario and BC legalizing same-sex marriage, this week we'll have a look at the changing nature of marriage. Historically what is considered to constitute a marriage has changed drastically - from as far back as 2500 BCE right up to the past few hundred years, we have seen significant changes. Today we'll look at the changing nature of marriage, and how the idea of marriage has evolved over time.

Topic: Same Sex Marriage in Ontario and Canada Airdate: July 18, 2003 Recent court decisions in both Ontario and British Columbia have ruled that the description of marriage in Canada be between a man and a woman to be unconstitutional, and have directed the government of Canada to re-write the laws to eliminate the discrimination against same-sex couples preventing them from marrying. Today we'll look at what the courts have said, the Canadian government's response, and how Canada is most likely to become the next country on a small (but growing) list of places where same-sex couples can legally marry.

Topic: Past conflicts within the church and how religious communities approach changes within their faith Airdate: July 11, 2003 Recently in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Ontario same sex marriages have become legal. On Religiously Speaking we'll be looking at this development. But prior to doing so, it is important to consider how churches and faiths deal with changes within society which have seemed to pose questions to their faith. Through the whole history of religion and religious belief there have continually been issues which have come up which seem to go 'against' the understanding of the religious faith. Past issues which have become resolved include inter-racial marriage, the ordination of women, and the owning of slaves. Today we'll examine some of the past issues and modern day issues facing religious faiths, and offer some predictions at possible outcomes.

Topic: Jefferson's Pillow Airdate: July 4, 2003 Note: This programme had been scheduled to broadcast June 6, but due to some programming difficulty, we ended up with a re-broadcast of the Pope Joan show. As a result, I have rescheduled Roger Wilkin's presentation for July 4. Roger Wilkins, noted journalist, educator, and activist, is a descendant of American slaves. He is also a scholar of the slave-owning founding fathers of the United States. But Roger Wilkins is a self-proclaimed American patriot. How can this be? Insight came as he shared vignettes from his personal life and from his book Jefferson's Pillow in a lecture that was sponsored by Faith in Action at the 2001 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association and introduced by Mel Hoover. Roger Wilkins talked about the journey to freedom for all people, starting with Jefferson's earliest memory of being carried on a pillow by a slave. Slaves carried not only the young Jefferson, but also the Revolutionary War itself. The war was financed by slave labor in tobacco fields. The war was fought when 20% of the population was black, 40% in Virginia. Slaves served in every role (except officer) in every battle from the Boston massacre to Yorktown. Slaves were in the battles of Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill and Cambridge. Without them, the Revolutionary War would not have been fought, could not have been won, and the journey to freedom would not have started. Offering an extremely insightful look at some of the roots of racism in the United States, this show offered information not often heard but necessary to consider as to how it impacts our every day lives.

Topic: Thoughts and reflections on the globalization issue Airdate: June 27, 2003 Note: This is a repeat broadcast of a programme which originally ran in 2002. While some of the issues have changed within the time since the programme first broadcast, it is interesting to consider what Stephen Lewis has to say, with some reflection on some of the changes. Ambassador Stephen Lewis delivered an impassioned and mesmerizing speech to a packed house at Unitarian Universalist General Assembly 2002. Lewis said, "I am not an expert on global issues... but I have never allowed a lack of knowledge to impede an opinion. A trait I share with both of our nation`s leaders." In January of 2002, near the end of the month, there occurred two global conferences. In New York, the World Economic Forum met, consisting largely of the CEOs of large multinational corporations. Lewis described this meeting as "an exercise in triumphalism, an orgy of self-aggrandizement." These corporations seemed to hold the view that big business was the answer to the world`s problems. At the same time, in Puerto Valent‚, the World Social Forum was "attempting to tell the world that something is out of whack." He offered this stark contrast: In the international business world, if two countries have a dispute, they can take it to the World Trade Organization. There, both sides of the dispute are arbitrated by a tribunal. This arbitration is binding. Now, to whom do you complain on issues of social justice? Who will arbitrate when a large conglomerate begins destroying areas of the environment? No one. There is no way beyond "moral suasion." Lewis states that he is thrilled when he sees young protesters. He says, "These young people see the injustices in the world, and take action." He went on to express his admiration for the youthful protest movements he sees rising again in both of our countries and throughout the world and compared them with the protesters of the Viet Nam era. On the subject of globalization, Lewis states that "globalization does not seem able to deal with global problems." "Poverty is increasing and intensifying around the globe." Over "half of the people of the world live on less than $750 per year." Today we bring you Stephen Lewis's presentation.

Topic: Summer Solstice Airdate: June 20, 2003 June 21 marks the official day of Summer Solstice. Each year we celebrate the solstice on Religiously Speaking by looking at the day and some of the various traditions and celebrations which take place around the world at this time of year.

Topic: A Woman in the Vatican? You bet! A look at Pope Joan Airdate: June 6, 2003 Note: Due to a minor difficulty in scheduling, we ended up running a repeat of our Pope Joan show this week. When thinking of the office of the Pope, often we think of an all-male institute. One of the best kept secrets of the Vatican is the story of Pope Joan - the only woman to ever sit on the throne of St. Peter. While the story is controversial and many claim it is false, there also exists a lot of evidence to suggest it is true. Today we'll look at the story, and some of the newest research into Joan's story.

Topic: The Burning Times Revisited: Rekindling Feminist Fires Airdate: May 30, 2003 In October 2001 we first broadcast this presentation, due to request it is being repeated today. From a presentation at the Unitarian Universalist Association's 2001 General Assembly, renowned radical feminist Mary Daly shared readings from her forthcoming book, Amazon Grace: A 21st Century Radical Feminist Adventure, outlining the extreme danger for all life on this planet. For women to survive and thrive in this desperate time in history, our "outsider" perspective must be heard.

Topic: Historically what roles have women played within Christianity and how has the church responded? An in-depth look. Airdate: May 23, 2003 Last week while researching Pope Joan, I reviewed a significant amount of material considering how the Roman Catholic Church in particular, and Christianity in general, has responded to the role of women within the religion. Today I'll offer some of this research, looking both at historical and current-day examples.

Topic: A Woman in the Vatican? You bet! A look at Pope Joan. Airdate: May 16, 2003 When thinking of the office of the Pope, often we think of an all-male institute. One of the best kept secrets of the Vatican is the story of Pope Joan - the only woman to ever sit on the throne of St. Peter. While the story is controversial and many claim it is false, there also exists a lot of evidence to suggest it is true. Today we'll look at the story, and some of the newest research into Joan's story.

Topic: Science versus Religion: Conflicting Views Airdate: May 9, 2003 While there are many areas of science and religion which do not conflict, there are also areas where conflicting views exist. Why do conflicts exist? What is at the root of some of the conflicts? And what are some of the most conflicted subjects, when it comes to science and religion? Today we'll consider some of these questions.

Topic: Annual Beltane Show Airdate: May 2, 2003 May 1 marks the annual celebration of Beltane. Originally a Celtic festival, Beltane is celebrated by numerous religions around the world. Today we'll look at Beltane, its traditions and current day celebrations.

Topic: Show Delayed this week Airdate: April 25, 2003 Due to technical difficulties, Religiously Speaking was unable to air for its entire time this week. It will return next week.

Topic: Its the Annual Easter Show! Airdate: April 18, 2003 Each year on Religiously Speaking we have our annual Easter Show! Today we'll look at Easter: What are its traditions, where does the Easter Bunny come from? What are some of the roots of the religion? Why do we hide eggs? Today we'll consider all these questions!

Topic: An introduction to Hinduism Airdate: April 11, 2003 April 11 Hindus worldwide celebrate the birth of Lord Rama. Today on the show we'll look at Hinduism, what are some of its roots, traditions, and beliefs.

Topic: Separation of Church and State Airdate: April 4, 2003 What does the principle of the separation of church and state mean to us? What is the history of this idea? Today we'll consider these questions.

Topic: Historical Jesus Airdate: March 28, 2003 We hear a lot about Jesus, but who was he? As Easter approaches, we'll look at the man and his history.

Topic: Continuing Iraq Coverage Airdate: March 21, 2003 War has started in Iraq. Now that military action has started, are the religious groups changing their viewpoints? Today we'll consider this question.

Topic: The Annual Spring Equinox Show! Airdate: March 14, 2003 Spring Equinox occurs on March 21. Today we'll look at some of the many holy days and holidays which take place with the equinox! Be sure to tune in and enjoy!

Topic: Continuing coverage - more viewpoints on the sitiuation in Iraq Airdate: March 7, 2003 Over the last week a lot more has unfolded in Iraq. Today we'll continue our coverage of different faith group's responses to the situation.

Topic: Religious and Faith Group responses to the situation in Iraq Airdate: February 28, 2003 As events in Iraq unfold, what are the various faith groups saying? Today we'll look at some of the variety of responses.

Topic: Declaration of Ethic and Williamsburg Charter Airdate: February 21, 2003 As the threat of military action in Iraq is upon us, I've felt that it is important to look at the various religious responses to this issue. Responses of world religions and faith communities has been numerous and loud. Next week we'll look specifically at some of these responses and viewpoints towards the possibility of war in Iraq. This week, a topic which ties into some of the groundwork of the responses, we'll look at the Declaration of Global Ethic and the Williamsburg Charter. Both of these documents have gone a long way to help set a tone of worldwide viewpoints on ethics relating to the human condition, human rights, and religious freedom. Looking at these documents can give us some foundation upon which to best understand the world wide held ethics and views regarding issues such as war and violence.

Topic: Darwin Day / Evolution Theory Airdate: February 14, 2003 February 12, 2003 marks the 194th anniversary of the birthday of Charles Darwin. As a result, this has been coined as "Darwin Day". Today we'll look at the topic of evolution, a topic which has caused much religious evaluation and re-thinking over the years. With music from Dr. Stephen Baird, this is surely a show not to miss!

Topic: A Celebration of Religious Tolernace Day! Airdate: February 7, 2003 February 8, 2003 marks the 7th annual International Day of Religious Tolerance! First celebrated in 1997, this day is a time to celebrate the religious diversity which makes up society. Ever since Religiously Speaking went on the air in 1998, we have celebrated this day! Today we'll look at the question of: What is Religious Tolerance? Why is it important to be tolerant of other religious beliefs? And how can we grow as a socity and celebrate the diversity of religious faiths in the world? Be sure to join us!

Topic: Religious Intolerance Airdate: January 31, 2003 Each year February 8 is the International Day of Religious Tolerance. First celebrated in 1997, this day is a time to celebrate the religious diversity which makes up society. Ever since Religiously Speaking went on the air in 1998, we have celebrated this day with a series of two shows. Today we'll look at the question of Religious intolerance: What is Religious intolernace, and how can it negatively effect the world in which we live? Join us today as we look at this topic.

Topic: Gnosticism Airdate: January 24, 2003 In greek, the word Gnosis means Knowledge. This leads to the question: What is Gnosticism? Today we'll look at this ancient belief, and some of the current research into its followers and customs.

Topic: Human Cloning Airdate: January 17, 2003 On Devember 27 Clonaid announced that "Eve" a cloned baby girl, was born to an American woman on December 26. January 4, 2003 Clonaid announbced a second birth of a cloned baby on January 3 to a Dutch couple. While there is question of the validity of these statements, it has raised a lot of questions and interest in the whole issue of human cloning. Today on Religiously Speaking we'll look at human cloning, what is it, and what are some of the religious implications.

Topic: Finding the sacred in the ordinary Airdate: January 10, 2003 Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, talks about finding the sacred aspects within ordinary everyday life.

Topic: Did Jesus Sin while he lived on earth? Airdate: January 3, 2003 When considering Jesus of Nazareth, some view his life as if it were completely without sin. Some theologians even go so far as to argue that Jesus could not sin, even if he had wanted to. Today on Religiously Speaking we will have a look at the question of sin as it related to Jesus. Could he sin? And more interestingly, did he sin while he lived on earth?

Topic: Past Conflicts within the Church Airdate: December 27, 2002 Through the whole history of religion and religious belief there have continually been issues which have come up which seem to go 'against' the understanding of the religious faith. Past issues which have become resolved include inter-racial marriage, the ordination of women, and the owning of slaves. Today we'll examine some of the past issues and modern day issues facing religious faiths, and offer some predictions at possible outcomes.

Topic: Annual Holiday Story Show Airdate: December 20, 2002 Each year on Religiously Speaking before Christmas, we do our annual holiday show. This is a little different from the standard format - we like to read stories and play music relating to the holiday season. This year is no exception, since 1998 this annual show has been a treat for all!

Topic: Winter Solstice / Holiday Show Airdate: December 13, 2002 There are over 20 different holidays and holy days occuring in December around the winter solstice. Today we'll look at some of the many holidays, also why historically the solstice has played an important role in religious life.

Topic: Domestic Violence / the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Airdate: December 6, 2002 Today we mark 2 events on the show. First, in recognition of the National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence against Women, we remember the tragedy of December 6, 1989 where in Montreal at Ecole Polytechnique a crazed gunman shot 14 women to death. During the first half of the show we'll look at domestic violence and violence against women. December 10. 1948 was the day that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed. The second half of the show focuses on Human Rights, in recognition of this anniversary.

Topic: National Bible Week Airdate: November 22, 2002 Its National Bible week in the United States. Today we'll look at some of where the bible came from, its sources and authors, and some of the historical apect of scripture.

Topic: How churches develop Ethical Policies Airdate: November 15, 2002 We all have ethical policies, and our churches are looked to as a guide for ethics. But how are these policies developed? How do they change over history? Today we'll explore this topic.

Topic: Denomic Possession Airdate: November 8, 2002 What is denomic possession? Today we'll look at the topic.

Topic: Halloween-2 Airdate: November 1, 2002 Over the past week I received feedback asking for more information about Halloween. As a follow-up show, this week I am digging into the holiday a bit more, with more information and stories for you to enjoy!

Topic: This Is Halloween! Airdate: October 25, 2002 Our annual Halloween show! What is the holiday, where does it come from, and how did some of the common traditions start? Today we'll look at this fun holiday!

Topic: Theraputic Touch Airdate: October 18, 2002 Theraputic Touch practitioners believe that a Universal Life Force Energy flows freely in, through, and out of the body when a person is healthy. But illness, pain, injury, etc can interrupt or unbalance this life force. Skilled practitioners believe they can detect these fluctuations by passing their hands above a patient's body. The energy imbalance can be equalized, and a contribution made to the patient's healing. This week we look at Theraputic Touch, what it consists of and its current practive, the moral and religious significance of the practice, some of the research done in the area, and some of the debate surrounding it.

Topic: Truth: Relative or absolute (Rebroadcast from January 2002) Airdate: October 4, 2002 Many people talk about religious truths. But what does it really mean when someone says something is true? Today we'll look at the topic of religious truths. What are the significance of such truths and are they relative or absolute?

Topic: Finding the Sacred in the Ordinary Airdate: September 27, 2002 Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, talks about finding the sacred aspects within ordinary everyday life.

Topic: Thoughts and reflections on the globalization issue Airdate: September 20, 2002 Ambassador Stephen Lewis delivered an impassioned and mesmerizing speech to a packed house at Unitarian Universalist General Assembly 2002. Lewis said, "I am not an expert on global issues... but I have never allowed a lack of knowledge to impede an opinion. A trait I share with both of our nation`s leaders." In January of 2002, near the end of the month, there occurred two global conferences. In New York, the World Economic Forum met, consisting largely of the CEOs of large multinational corporations. Lewis described this meeting as "an exercise in triumphalism, an orgy of self-aggrandizement." These corporations seemed to hold the view that big business was the answer to the worldÊs problems. At the same time, in Puerto Valent‚, the World Social Forum was "attempting to tell the world that something is out of whack." He offered this stark contrast: In the international business world, if two countries have a dispute, they can take it to the World Trade Organization. There, both sides of the dispute are arbitrated by a tribunal. This arbitration is binding. Now, to whom do you complain on issues of social justice? Who will arbitrate when a large conglomerate begins destroying areas of the environment? No one. There is no way beyond "moral suasion." Lewis states that he is thrilled when he sees young protesters. He says, "These young people see the injustices in the world, and take action." He went on to express his admiration for the youthful protest movements he sees rising again in both of our countries and throughout the world and compared them with the protesters of the Viet Nam era. On the subject of globalization, Lewis states that "globalization does not seem able to deal with global problems." "Poverty is increasing and intensifying around the globe." Over "half of the people of the world live on less than $750 per year." Today we bring you Stephen Lewis's presentation.

Topic: Religious Responses to AIDS/HIV Airdate: September 13, 2002 AIDS/HIV is having drastic worldwide impacts on communities and entire countries. What are religious groups doing regarding these issues? Today we are joined by Dr. Eleanor Maticka-Tyndale who has just returned from the 14th international conference on AIDS/HIV.

Topic: Intelligent Design Airdate: August 30, 2002 Many argue that the Big Bang is the source of life, the universe, and all that we know. But how did the Big Bang come to be? Could there be some intelligence behind it? Today we'll look at the topic of Intelligent Design (or ID).

Topic: Women's Equality Day Airdate: August 23, 2002 Women's Equality Day is August 26. Today we'll look at some issues within church denominations with regards to the status of women, focusing on women's ordination. Looking at both the history of the issue and the current-day status within different religions, we'll provide an overview of historically where we have come from and where we have to go.

Topic: Prayer or Penicillin? Airdate: August 16, 2002 (Rebroadcast) Is it Prayer or Penicillin that makes bacteria die? This is a question which Dr. Stephen Baird asks in his song, Prayer or Penecilin. On today's show we have a look at this topic, comparing faith healing with conventional medical treatment. What are the success rates? What are some of the issues at stake? What are some of the religious reasons and beliefs behind someone who might chose prayer as primary (and in some cases, only) medical treatment over top of more conventional medicine? With consideration of all these (and many more) questions, legal issues, spiritual issues, and such, this is surely a show not to miss!

Topic: International Day of Indigeneous People Airdate: August 9, 2002 August 9 has been proclaimed by the United Nations as the International Day of Indigeneous People. What are the roots of this day and what significance does it have? Today we'll look at where this day came from, and some of the religious beliefs and practices of those people this day has been created for.

Topic: Thoughts and reflections on the globalization issue Airdate: August 2, 2002 Ambassador Stephen Lewis delivered an impassioned and mesmerizing speech to a packed house at Unitarian Universalist General Assembly 2002. Lewis said, "I am not an expert on global issues... but I have never allowed a lack of knowledge to impede an opinion. A trait I share with both of our nation`s leaders." In January of 2002, near the end of the month, there occurred two global conferences. In New York, the World Economic Forum met, consisting largely of the CEOs of large multinational corporations. Lewis described this meeting as "an exercise in triumphalism, an orgy of self-aggrandizement." These corporations seemed to hold the view that big business was the answer to the worldÊs problems. At the same time, in Puerto Valent‚, the World Social Forum was "attempting to tell the world that something is out of whack." He offered this stark contrast: In the international business world, if two countries have a dispute, they can take it to the World Trade Organization. There, both sides of the dispute are arbitrated by a tribunal. This arbitration is binding. Now, to whom do you complain on issues of social justice? Who will arbitrate when a large conglomerate begins destroying areas of the environment? No one. There is no way beyond "moral suasion." Lewis states that he is thrilled when he sees young protesters. He says, "These young people see the injustices in the world, and take action." He went on to express his admiration for the youthful protest movements he sees rising again in both of our countries and throughout the world and compared them with the protesters of the Viet Nam era. On the subject of globalization, Lewis states that "globalization does not seem able to deal with global problems." "Poverty is increasing and intensifying around the globe." Over "half of the people of the world live on less than $750 per year." Today we bring you Stephen Lewis's presentation.

Topic: Same Sex Marriages / Unions Airdate: July 26, 2002 Its Windsor's annual Gay Pride Week. Today on the show we'll consider the topic of same sex marriages, and a recent Ontario Court decision which states that the current definition of marriage as between man and woman is discriminatory and violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Topic: Religious Communities and their responses to AIDS/HIV Airdate: July 19, 2002 AIDS/HIV is having drastic worldwide impacts on communities and entire countries. What are religious groups doing regarding these issues? Today we are joined by Dr. Eleanor Maticka-Tyndale who has just returned from the 14th international conference on AIDS/HIV.

Topic: Human Rights in the Post 09/11 World Airdate: July 12, 2002 As a follow up to the previous presentation of In Our Own Best Interests, Rev. William F. Schults - executive director of Amnesty International - offers his follow-up presentation titled Human Rights in the Post September 11 World. In his talk he looks at some of the changes of opinion in the post September 11 world, and re-affirms his commitment to protecting human rights.

Topic: Prayer in Public / prayer in Schools Airdate: July 5, 2002 The controversy over the Pledge of Allegiance brings up a similar topic of prayer in public schools and prayer in public spaces. Today we'll look at this topic - both historically and from the modern-day perspective.

Topic: Pledge of Allegiance Airdate: June 28, 2002 On June 26, 2002 in the United States the 9th circuit court of appeal determined that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional due to the phrase 'one nation under God'. Today we'll look at the pledge and its history, the court decision, its impact, and some comments on potential outcomes of the situation.

Topic: Its Summer Solstice Time! Airdate: June 21, 2002 Every year since Religiously Speaking came on the air we've celebrated Summer Solstice on the show. This year the solstice falls on a Friday! Join us for a summer solstice celebration!

Topic: The development of Ethical Policies Airdate: June 14, 2002 One of the fundamental aspects of religion is to offer ethics and ethical policies for their members. But how are these policies developed? Today we'll consider this topic.

Topic: Land Mines and other weapons of war Airdate: June 7, 2002 (Rebroadcast) March 1 is the third anniversary of the international land mine treaty. We'll have a look at the negative impact land mines have had and the impact of the treaty, along with the various religious responses to topics such as violence, war, and the negative results weapons such as land mines can and have had.

Topic: Gnosticism Airdate: May 31, 2002 In greek, the word Gnosis means Knowledge. This leads to the question: What is Gnosticism? Today we'll look at this ancient belief, and some of the current research into its followers and customs.

Topic: Jefferson's Pillow Airdate: May 24, 2002 (Rebroadcast) Roger Wilkins, noted journalist, educator, and activist, is a descendant of American slaves. He is also a scholar of the slave-owning founding fathers of the United States. But Roger Wilkins is a self-proclaimed American patriot. How can this be? Insight came as he shared vignettes from his personal life and from his book Jefferson's Pillow in a lecture that was sponsored by Faith in Action at the 2001 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association and introduced by Mel Hoover. Roger Wilkins talked about the journey to freedom for all people, starting with Jefferson's earliest memory of being carried on a pillow by a slave. Slaves carried not only the young Jefferson, but also the Revolutionary War itself. The war was financed by slave labor in tobacco fields. The war was fought when 20% of the population was black, 40% in Virginia. Slaves served in every role (except officer) in every battle from the Boston massacre to Yorktown. Slaves were in the battles of Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill and Cambridge. Without them, the Revolutionary War would not have been fought, could not have been won, and the journey to freedom would not have started. Offering an extremely insightful look at some of the roots of racism in the United States, this show offered information not often heard but necessary to consider as to how it impacts our every day lives.

Topic: Intelligent Design Airdate: May 17, 2002 (Rebroadcast) Did the Universe just come about from random causes, or is there some intelligence behind it's design? Today we looked at the topic of intelligent design, some of the concepts to suggest that perhaps there is some intelligent thought in that which is around us.

Topic: Exorcism and Demonic Possession Airdate: May 10, 2002 Exorcism is a fascinating topic to look at, but what is it really? Today we'll consider the topic.

Topic: Past Religious Conflicts Airdate: May 3, 2002 Through the whole history of religion and religious belief there have continually been issues which have come up which seem to go 'against' the understanding of the religious faith. Past issues which have become resolved include inter-racial marriage, the ordination of women, and the owning of slaves. Today we'll examine some of the past issues and modern day issues facing religious faiths, and offer some predictions at possible outcomes.

Topic: Theraputic Touch Airdate: April 26, 2002 (Rebroadcast) Theraputic Touch practitioners believe that a Universal Life Force Energy flows freely in, through, and out of the body when a person is healthy. But illness, pain, injury, etc can interrupt or unbalance this life force. Skilled practitioners believe they can detect these fluctuations by passing their hands above a patient's body. The energy imbalance can be equalized, and a contribution made to the patient's healing. This week we look at Theraputic Touch, what it consists of and its current practive, the moral and religious significance of the practice, some of the research done in the area, and some of the debate surrounding it.

Topic: The Church and the State Airdate: April 19, 2002 The question of the separation of the Church and the State comes up from time to time. Today we look at the issue, examining both historical aspects and what it means in today's world.

Topic: Jesus: Myth, Man, Religious Icon Airdate: April 5, 2002 In this show we have a look at the question of a historical Jesus. Who was he, from a historical perspective? What do we know about him and the society in which he lived? How accurate are biblical and non-biblical portrayls?

Topic: In Our Own Best Interests (Rebroadcast) Airdate: March 21, 2002 (Replay Broadcast) In this talk, Rev. William F. Schultz, executive director of Amnesty International tries to answer the question for people living in North America, "How do human rights abuses in other countries effect me?" He explains his views on human rights, arguing that the protection of human rights is in the interest of every aspect of life - from the perspective of the citizen just working to pay for his/her daily bills, to international policy, and especially within the best interests of international economics. Note: When this talk first aired July 6, the sound quality was horrible. I promised I would re-broadcast when I could clean up the sound, this is that re-broadcast.

Topic: Spring Equinox is almost here! Airdate: March 15, 2002 March 20 marks the Spring Equinox! As long time listeners of the show will know, around this time of year we look at some of the many holidays and holy days associated with the spring equinox. While not commonly known, around 20 different celebrations are associated with the equinox! Tune in to find out more!

Topic: Intelligent Design Airdate: March 8, 2002 Two weeks ago we celebrated Darwin Day on Religiously Speaking, looking at some of Darwin's works, ideas, and impacts. In response to this topic, today we'll re-broadcast our show from February 2001 looking at the topic of Intelligent Design. Did the Universe just come about from random causes, or is there some intelligence behind it's design? Today we looked at the topic of intelligent design, some of the concepts to suggest that perhaps there is some intelligent thought in that which is around us.

Topic: Land Mines and other weapons of war Airdate: March 1, 2002 March 1 is the third anniversary of the international land mine treaty. We'll have a look at the negative impact land mines have had and the impact of the treaty, along with the various religious responses to topics such as violence, war, and the negative results weapons such as land mines can and have had.

Topic: A celebration of Darwin Day! Airdate: February 22, 2002 February 12, 2002 marks the 193rd anniversary of the birthday of Charles Darwin. As a result, this has been coined as "Darwin Day". We didn't celebrate Darwin Day earlier due to Religious Tolerance Day and the pledge drive show.... So, better late then never! Today we'll look at the topic of evolution, a topic which has caused much religious evaluation and re-thinking over the years. With music from Dr. Stephen Baird, this is surely a show not to miss!

Topic: Show Your Support! Airdate: February 15, 2002 February 11-17 is the week of CJAM's annual funding drive when we ask you to show your support for CJAM and the programming we offer. Today we'll be having our pledge drive show! Over the three and a half years that Religiously Speaking has been on the air, we've offered more variety and diversity of religious programming then any other radio programme in Windsor / Detroit! I invite you all to tune in and show your support!

Topic: Religious Tolerance Day! Airdate: February 8, 2002 Today is International Religious Tolerance Day! A day celebrated world wide to recognize and respect the diversity of religious beliefs which help to make up society. But what is religious tolerance? How does it effect society? What does it mean to be religiously tolerant? And how can we work to become more religiously tolerant? Today we'll look at these and many other issues in a celebration of this day.

Topic: Religious Intolerance Airdate: February 1, 2002 The International Day of Religious Tolerance is approaching, and this year will occur on Friday, February 8. This is the first of a two part series looking at the issue of religious tolerance. Today we'll look at religious intolerance, its causes and effects, roots within society and history, and some of the reasons it is important to have a day such as International Religious Tolerance Day.

Topic: Religious Truth: Relative or Absolute? Airdate: January 25, 2002 Many people talk about religious truths. But what does it really mean when someone says something is true? Today we'll look at the topic of religious truths. What are the significance of such truths and are they relative or absolute?

Topic: Bahai Airdate: Jan 18, 2002 Sunday, January 20, 2002 is known to the Bahai faith as the World Religion Day. In honour of this day and the Bahai faith for naming this day, we'll have a look at the Bahai faith, some of its history and beliefs, practices and outlooks.

Topic: Shogatsu! Airdate: January 4, 2002 Shogatsu (Gantan-Sai) is one of the most important holidays in Japan. It is celebrated by followers of Shinto and Buddhism. It runs from January 1 - 3. Today we'll have a bit of an overview of Shinto and Buddhism in recognition of this holiday.

Topic: Its time for Christmas! Airdate: December 21, 2001 In 1999 Religiously Speaking started what has become a yearly tradition of our annual Christmas show. We'll look at some of the traditions and roots of the holiday we know as Christmas, share some stories, and have some fun! Be sure to join us!

Topic: Winter Solstice is almost here! Airdate: December 14, 2001 Each year as Winter Solstice approaches, we have our annual Winter Solstice show. This year we're celebrating the solstice a week early, to allow for our annual Christmas show next week on December 21. This year Winter Solstice occurs on December 21, 2001 at 2:21 PM (EST). On today's show we'll look at the Winter Solstice, why it happens, and some of the many holidays and holydays which occur around this time of year. Traditions from both ancient times up to modern day, this is a time of year for celebration and fellowship.

Topic: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Airdate: December 7, 2001 December 10 is the 53rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Adopted by the UN General Assembly resolution 217 A (III), this proclamation is one of the more comprehensive documents we have which deals with recognizing the importance of basic human rights. Today on the show we'll look at the document, its importance, and significance.

Topic: Prayer or Penicillin? Airdate: November 16. 2001 Is it Prayer or Penicillin that makes bacteria die? This is a question which Dr. Stephen Baird asks in his song, Prayer or Penecilin. On today's show we have a look at this topic, comparing faith healing with conventional medical treatment. What are the success rates? What are some of the issues at stake? What are some of the religious reasons and beliefs behind someone who might chose prayer as primary (and in some cases, only) medical treatment over top of more conventional medicine? With consideration of all these (and many more) questions, legal issues, spiritual issues, and such, this is surely a show not to miss!

Topic: Prayer in Schools Airdate: November 9, 2001 Recently I had a brief conversation about the appropriateness of the promotion of religion within the public school system. In a society where we claim to be multicultural, accepting of all religious faiths, often there seems to be difficulty and questions about what is appropriate within our public school systems. Today we re-consider one of our past shows first broadcast in 1999, looking at the question of prayer in schools.

Topic: Reformation Day and a look at the Luthern Church Airdate: November 2, 2001 While we may not know the exact date that Martin Luther wrote and published his 95 theses, October 31 - 1517 is recognized as the day of this event. Around the world protestants recognize this day as an event which acted as a primary spark to the protestant reformation. Today we recognize this event with a re-broadcast of our 1999 show looking at the Luthern Church, hosted by Lorne Tyndale and Lesley Horton.

Topic: Halloween is almost here! Airdate: October 26, 2001 Halloween is generally seen as a time to dress up in costume, go out to trick-or-treat, and have an all around fun time. But what are the roots of halloween? Today we'll look at the religious basis of the holiday, and how some of its traditions have developed over time.

Topic: Jefferson's Pillow Airdate: October 19, 2001 Roger Wilkins, noted journalist, educator, and activist, is a descendant of American slaves. He is also a scholar of the slave-owning founding fathers of the United States. But Roger Wilkins is a self-proclaimed American patriot. How can this be? Insight came as he shared vignettes from his personal life and from his book Jefferson's Pillow in a lecture that was sponsored by Faith in Action at the 2001 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association and introduced by Mel Hoover. Roger Wilkins talked about the journey to freedom for all people, starting with Jefferson's earliest memory of being carried on a pillow by a slave. Slaves carried not only the young Jefferson, but also the Revolutionary War itself. The war was financed by slave labor in tobacco fields. The war was fought when 20% of the population was black, 40% in Virginia. Slaves served in every role (except officer) in every battle from the Boston massacre to Yorktown. Slaves were in the battles of Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill and Cambridge. Without them, the Revolutionary War would not have been fought, could not have been won, and the journey to freedom would not have started. Offering an extremely insightful look at some of the roots of racism in the United States, this show offered information not often heard but necessary to consider as to how it impacts our every day lives.

Topic: The Burning Times Revisited: Rekindling Feminist Fires Airdate: October 12, 2001 From a presentation at the Unitarian Universalist Association's 2001 General Assembly, renowned radical feminist Mary Daly shared readings from her forthcoming book, Amazon Grace: A 21st Century Radical Feminist Adventure, outlining the extreme danger for all life on this planet. For women to survive and thrive in this desperate time in history, our "outsider" perspective must be heard.

Topic: In Our Own Best Interests (Rebroadcast) Airdate: October 5, 2001 In this talk, Rev. William F. Schultz, executive director of Amnesty International tries to answer the question for people living in North America, "How do human rights abuses in other countries effect me?" He explains his views on human rights, arguing that the protection of human rights is in the interest of every aspect of life - from the perspective of the citizen just working to pay for his/her daily bills, to international policy, and especially within the best interests of international economics. Note: When this talk first aired July 6, the sound quality was horrible. I promised I would re-broadcast when I could clean up the sound, this is that re-broadcast.

Topic: Religious tolerance and inter-faith understanding Airdate: Sept 28, 2001 As a further follow-up to the events of September 11, 2001, I felt it was necessary to re-examine the subject of religious tolerance. Considering the acts of violence towards people of non-Christian religions (in particular, violence against people of Muslim faith), the importance of religious understanding becomes more and more visible.

Topic: A further look at the events of Sept 11 Airdate: Sept 21, 2001 Events, information, media reports, and feelings of response and reaction have unfolded quickly over the past week. What are some of the further religious and spiritual implications?

Topic: Religious responses to Sept 11 Airdate: Sept 14, 2001 With the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001 in New York City and Washington, many people have been looking to their religious faith for answers and responses to the many questions, feelings, and emotions the events have brought out. Today we look at some of the responses of religious groups and organizations to the events as they have occured.

Topic: Separation of Church and State Airdate: August 31, 2001 What is the separation of Church and State? What does it mean to us? And how has it been envisioned within our laws and social structure?

Topic: Liberal Theology and the problem of Evil Airdate: August 17, 2001 To a packed room of about 150, the Rev. Dr. Paul Rasor took up the difficult topic, especially for religious liberals, of evil. Rasor received his Ph.D. in theology from Harvard a couple of years ago, has taught at both Andover Newton Theological School and Harvard Divinity School, and served part-time at a UU church in Lexington. Currently he is part of the staff of Pendle Hill, a Quaker center for study in Pennsylvania. Rasor characterized evil as "an important topic we have avoided for a long time in a systemic way." He too has mostly preferred to avoid the issue, but in recent months the question of evil has been "sneaking up" on him, and increasingly he's convinced of its importance. This is a broadcast of his presentation at the 2001 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly.

Topic: Ethics within a Religious context Airdate: August 10, 2001 How do our ethics fit within a religious context? How do different ethical systems work within different religious beliefs? Today we look at some of these questions.

Topic: In Our Own Best Interests Airdate: July 6, 2001 In this talk, Rev. William F. Schultz, executive director of Amnesty International tries to answer the question for people living in North America, "How do human rights abuses in other countries effect me?" He explains his views on human rights, arguing that the protection of human rights is in the interest of every aspect of life - from the perspective of the citizen just working to pay for his/her daily bills, to international policy, and especially within the best interests of international economics.

Topic: Summer Solstice Airdate: June 15, 2001 With summer approaching on June 21, our annual summer solstice show!

Topic: Who was the Historical Jesus? Airdate: June 8, 2001 Today we asked the question, Who was Jesus - the historical person? Considering thoughts and research from a variety of sources, the answer is sometimes just as clear - and as unclear, as the question itself.

Topic: Evolution / Creation Science Airdate: May, 2001 Did God create the universe as told in Genesis? Did the universe come out of some random event? Or is there something else which brought us to be? Today we look at some of the issues surrounding evolution and creation science.

Topic: Environmentalism and Spirituality Airdate: May, 2001 Reading on how environmentalism and spirituality coincide and exist together from the international youth publication, Synapse.

Topic: Economism as Idolatry Airdate: April 27, 2001 What are the links between iconomism and idolatry? What are religious thoughts on these subjects? Today we look at some of these issues, and some of the global impacts the current world economy has.

Topic: Free Trade Agreement of the Americas Airdate: April 20, 2001 A look at the FTAA, and some of the religious responses to this organization.

Topic: Easter: Its Roots and Traditions Airdate: April 13, 2001 Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide recognizing the death and ressurection of Jesus Christ. As with many religious holidays, traditions and beliefs about Easter are wide and varried. Today we look at some of the roots of the holiday, along with some of its traditions (for example, the Easter Bunny), where they originated, and their meaning today.

Topic: A look at Jainism Airdate: April 6, 2001 What is Jainism? When did it start? What are some of the Jain beliefs? We looked at some of these questions on the show.

Topic: Spring Equinox Airdate: March 16, 2001 As Spring Equinox approaches, our annual show looking at spring, and some of the many holidays and holy days around this time of year.

Topic: A look at The Process Airdate: March 2, 2001 What is The Process? What are some of its beliefs, customs, traditions and practices? Today we have a focus on this faith.

Topic: A look at Buddhism Airdate: February 16, 2001 In recognition of Nirvana Day on February 15, today we looked at Buddhism, some of its beliefs and practices.

Topic: Intelligent Design Airdate: February 9, 2001 Did the Universe just come about from random causes, or is there some intelligence behind it's design? Today we looked at the topic of intelligent design, some of the concepts to suggest that perhaps there is some intelligent thought in that which is around us.

Topic: A celebration of Religious Tolerance Day! Airdate: February 2, 2001 In recognition of February 8 being International Day of Religious Tolerance we looked at what religious tolerance is, what positive influences it can have on our society, and how we can promote it in our everyday lives.

Topic: Religious Intolerance Airdate: January 26, 2001 A favourite topic for the show, a look at religious intolerance, what it is, what it means, and what impact it has on our society. Also looking at ways to overcome religious intolerance within our lives.

Topic: Happy New Year, Happy Millennium! Airdate: December 29, 2000 Welcome to the new millenium! On this show we celebrated the coming of the new year, and the next century on our calendar!

Topic: Atheism, Agnosticism, and Humanism Airdate: November 3, 2000 While they are 3 separate religious beliefs, Atheism, Agnosticism, and Humanism hold several common themes. What does each belief system really believe? And how are many atheists just as religious as theists? We'll look at this and other topics today.

Topic: Declaration of Global Ethic Airdate: October 27, 2000 What is the Declaration of Global Ethic and how does it relate to religious principles, ideals, and purposes? Today we'll examine this topic.

Topic: Buddhism Airdate: August 18, 2000 Today we will have an overview of the Buddhist religion.

Topic: Is There Life On Mars? Airdate: August 4, 2000 In 1996 NASA found a meteorite which has led them to the belief that there was at one time life on Mars. This discovery has raised a lot of questions. What is the religious significance of this meteorite to religious people? To non religious people? What type of impact could it have, knowing that Earth may not be the first (or only) planet to support life? And what impact could this have on the creation theory? Today we will look at some of these issues.

Topic: Consideration of the posting of the 10 commandments in public schools Airdate: July 28, 2000 On July 7, 2000 we looked at the topic of public prayer within school events, specifically sporting events, as it related to the a supreme court decision declaring that such organized prayer is unconstitutional. Today as a follow up, we look at the issue of posting the 10 commandments in schools and public places, how this can impact not only those following Jewish and Christian religions but also those following other religious paths. We also will look at some alternatives to the 10 commandments which offer a similar message without specifically relying on any one religion.

Topic: A Look at Gnosticism. Airdate: July 21, 2000 Gnosticism is a philosophical and religious movement which started in pre-Christian times. With the discovery of ancient documents such as the Nag Hammadi Library and the Dead Sea Scrolls, there has been an increased interest in gnosticism. Today we look at Gnosis with a brief overview of its history, beliefs, and what it means to us today.

Topic: The Reconciliation Walk - a Christian apology for the Crusades Airdate: July 14, 2000 July 15 marks the anniversary of the last day of the first crusade which happened back in 1099. Within recent years, there has been a recognition by the Christian church of the harm which has been done throughout history by the crusades. The re-conciliation walk is one way the church has tried to come to terms with its own past. Today we look at this topic in depth.

Topic: Public Prayer. Airdate: July 7, 2000 In a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court has recently ruled that student led prayers at school functions is unconstitutional and thus illegal. This decision is similar to last summer's decision in Saskatechewan eliminating the saying of the Lord's prayer from the start of a school day. There is a lot of controversy and differing opinion surrounding the topic of prayer in schools. On this show we'll look at both sides of the issue, its significance not only to Christianity but also to religions worldwide, and finally enlightening observations about what the Bible says regarding public prayer.

Topic: Summer Solstice Celebrations (2) Airdate: June 23, 2000 June 20/21 is the date of Summer Solstice this year. Last year we did a show on Summer Solstice and received a lot of positive feedback. This year we bult on the tradition started last year, looking at an overview of what is Solstice, why does it happen, the significance of Summer Solstice, and how different religions celebrate the solstice.

Topic: Theraputic Touch. Airdate: June 16, 2000 Theraputic Touch practitioners believe that a Universal Life Force Energy flows freely in, through, and out of the body when a person is healthy. But illness, pain, injury, etc can interrupt or unbalance this life force. Skilled practitioners believe they can detect these fluctuations by passing their hands above a patient's body. The energy imbalance can be equalized, and a contribution made to the patient's healing. This week we look at Theraputic Touch, what it consists of and its current practive, the moral and religious significance of the practice, some of the research done in the area, and some of the debate surrounding it.

Topic: Justice, Religious Freedom, Economic Issues, and Poverty Airdate: June 9, 2000 During the first weekend of June, the Organization of American States held their annual meeting in Windsor, Ontario. While the OAS likes to think that it does not deal with trade issues, in reality an entire day of its meeting was devoted to the topic of trade. Often these trade policies create injustices and poverty within nations. Today we looked at religious responses to world poverty and injustice, and some religious responses to the issue of trade and problems with the current economic system.

Topic: Wicca Airdate: May 12, 2000 Throughout North America Wicca is gaining recognition and followers as an age old religion. Today we took a look at Wicca, its historical roots, and some of what the religion is today.

Topic: Did Jesus Sin? Airdate: May 5, 2000 Many people believe that Jesus is the one perfect human being to have lived. There are a lot of people who will ask the question, 'What Would Jesus Do?' when considering situations, as if Jesus could only do things correctly. But upon close examination of the New Testament, Jesus performed some acts which raise questions, leading to the ultimate question, Did Jesus perform any acts which, if performed by any other human being, could be considered sinful? Today we looked at this question with some interesting insights.

Topic: Easter: Its Roots and Traditions Airdate: April 21, 2000 Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide recognizing the death and ressurection of Jesus Christ. As with many religious holidays, traditions and beliefs about Easter are wide and varried. Today we look at some of the roots of the holiday, along with some of its traditions (for example, the Easter Bunny), where they originated, and their meaning today.

Topic: Papal Apology for past sins of the Church Airdate: March 31, 2000 On Wednesday March 1, 2000 the Vatican released the Memory and Reconciliation document, apologizing for past sins of the church. Today we looked at the document, what the church was apologizing for, and some of the responses the document has produced.

Topic: Pope Joan Airdate: March 10, 2000 Pope Joan is perhaps one of the least known, but most controversial figures in the Roman Catholic Church. Legend has it that during the 9th century a woman, disguised as a man, rose to the position of Pope, and sat on the throne of St. Peter for two and a half years, until she was discovered and subsequently stoned to death when she gave birth to a still born child. Today we look at the legend, some of the arguments for and against its truthfulness, and why it has survived all these years.

Topic: Declaration of Global Ethic Airdate: February 18, 2000 The Williamsburg Charter and Declaration of Global Ethic has gone a long way to try and promote a recognition of a worldwide ethic and tolerance of all religions. Today we look at the charter and declaration, what it is, and its significance in the world today.

Topic: A Celebration of Religious Tolerance Day Airdate: February 4, 2000 February 8 is the International Day of Religious Tolerance. On today's show we'll have a look at the day of Religious Tolerance, how it started, and some of the ideas which led to its formation. We'll also look at religious tolerance in general, what it means to be religiously tolerant, and some ideas on how you can recognize this day.

Topic: Lutheran Church Airdate: August 20, 1999 Today we took a brief look at the Lutheran Church, its historical background, and the current state of Lutheranism in the world today.

Topic: Zorastrianism Airdate: July 23, 1999 Zorastrianism is a significant world religion yet many know little about it. Today we looked at the religion, its roots, and current day practices.

Topic: Prayer in Schools Airdate: July 16, 1999 An issue which came up in Saskatechewan is the appropriateness and legality of starting off the school day in the public school system with the Lord's Prayer. A group has questioned this, and a tribunal was formed to study the issue. This show we looked at the issue, the various sides of the issue of what was presented at the tribunal, and some interesting observations on what the New Testament says about public prayer (or perhaps better stated, how the Bible warns against any display of public prayer).

Topic: Summer Solstice Celebrations (1) Airdate: June 25, 1999 June 20/21 is the date of Summer Solstice. This year we did the first in what has become an annual Summer Solstice Show. We looked at what is Solstice, why does it happen, the significance of Summer Solstice, and how different religions celebrate the solstice.

Topic: Unitarian Universalism Airdate: November 6, 1998 Unitarian Universalism defines itself as a non-credal religion with roots based in the principle of an individual's search for truth and meaning. Today we talked with a Unitarian Universalist minister and a local member of the Unitarian Universalists of Windsor Region about the faith and some of the things going on in the Windsor area.

Topic: Police Chaplaincy Airdate: September 7, 1998 Many police departments throughout Canada and the United States use the services of police chaplains within their police work. Often these chaplains will have the role of performing duties related to police work where a chaplain would be more appropriate or better trained for a task. On this show we talked to Lisa Presley, a volunteer police chaplain from Southfield MI, to discuss her work and role as a police chaplain.

Topic: Hare Krishna / Iskon Airdate: Unknown, sometime in 1999 When talking about the Hare Krishna (ISKON) religion, many different images come to mind. Today we looked at the religion and some of its beliefs and roots.

Topic: The Afterlife Airdate: Unknown, sometime in 1999 There is a lot of talk about the afterlife - what comes after we die? Today we looked at some of the many different thoughts on the question from a variety of different faiths.

Topic: Female Ordination Airdate: Unknown, sometime in 1999 One issue which keeps arising in many religions is the issue of female ordination. Today we looked at the issue, some of the many sides of the debate, and some of the advancements in female ordination which have been achieved.