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Posts Tagged ‘astrology’
Chris Bader on the Paranormal
Who believes in the paranormal and why? Prof. Chris Bader returns to our podcast to discuss an updated version of his book “Paranormal America” (co-authored with Joseph Baker and Carson Mencken). This conversation is filled with ghost stories and UFO abductees and may sound a bit preposterous, but the lessons to be drawn from individuals who believe in the paranormal should be taken very seriously. Chris explains the social scientific importance of studying the paranormal. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Russell Kleckley on Religion, Science, and Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler is perhaps best known for his modifications to the Copernican theory of heliocentrism, but few people remember how his science was guided by his deep personal faith. Prof. Russell Kleckley of Augsburg College discusses the natural philosophy and theology of this gifted mind. Kepler’s story is an interesting encapsulation of the scientific and religious ferment that was occurring in Europe in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Plus, we learn all about “Scuba Jesus.” Subscribe to us at no cost on iTunes or with your RSS feed and never miss an episode! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Chris Bader on Ghosts, UFOs and the Paranormal
Ghosts. UFOs. Bigfoot. Astrology. Who subscribes to these beliefs and why? Chris Bader of Baylor University discusses his research on the paranormal, revealing some surprising results gleaned from survey research and in-depth fieldwork. Find out what it is like to go on a Bigfoot hunt! You can now subscribe to Research on Religion via iTunes or Zune by typing in www.researchonreligion.org/podcast into your preferred media player program. For iTunes, click “advanced,” select “subscribe to podcast, and then enter in the URL above. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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