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Martin Tanner's Religion Today

Martin Tanner's Religion Today

By: Martin Tanner
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 Finally, a show on all aspects of religion from a fact based perspective, not a proselyting one. Topics include, Science and religion; Biblical archaeology; Near-Death Experiences and religion; Beliefs of the Early Christians; Where did the books in the Bible come from?; How reliable is the Bible?; Have the beliefs of the world's religions changed over time?; and, hundreds of other topics.2025 Natural History Nature & Ecology Science Spirituality
Episodes
  • Does the Constitution Require a "Wall of Separation" Between Religion and Government?

    Does the Constitution Require a "Wall of Separation" Between Religion and Government?
    Jul 4 2025
    The phrase "wall of separation" is not in the Constitution. It comes from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptist Association, in which Jefferson congratulates the Baptists, and by implication all Christians, and people in other religions, on their ability to freely run for office, and participate in all governmental activities in the United States. Host Martin Tanner provides many proofs that religion was not prohibited, but encouraged in the U.S. government. Examples: The Supreme Court in several opinions said the U.S. is a Christian Nation. Congress always opens and closes sessions with a prayer. Benjamin Franklin wanted the Bible to be a textbook in public schools.
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    36 mins
  • Is God the Father described as a Man, or a Spirit, in the Scriptures?

    Is God the Father described as a Man, or a Spirit, in the Scriptures?
    Jun 27 2025
    Evangelical Christians, other Protestants, and also Catholics, say God is a Spirit only, quoting John 4:24 "God is spirit[,]" and, John 1:18 "No man hath seen God at any time[.]" In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner goes through many Bible passages which which say not only is God a man, he has been seen many times.
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    27 mins
  • Four Puzzling, Difficult to Understand New Testament Verses Explained

    Four Puzzling, Difficult to Understand New Testament Verses Explained
    Jun 20 2025
    Why does Matthew's Gospel begin with Jesus's genealogy, traced through Joseph, who is not Jesus's biological father, and includes an adulterer, a gentile and two prostitutes. Other options for tracing Jesus's genealogy were available. Why start a Gospel with a genealogy? Why trace Jesus's genealogy through a gentile, an adulterer and a prostitute? Martin Tanner gives the explanation, which makes perfect sense. Next, Martin tackles Matthew 22:44, in which Jesus says about the promised Messiah, "The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at my right hand . . . ." Who are the Lord's spoken of, Jesus, God the Father, the Messiah? Martin explains who the Lords are and why this comment baffled his critics. Next, Martin explains what "Hell" in the New Testament translated from the word, Gehenna, actually means. Jesus's surprising comparison of sin and Hell to a garbage dump. What does the phrase "abomination of desolation" in Matthew 24:15 actually mean? Martin explains.
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    32 mins
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