Name: Has Religion Been Good for the World? The Case For—and Against—Faith
Start: 2026-08-05T15:10:00-0400
End: 2026-08-05T16:00:00-0400

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Has Religion Been Good for the World? The Case For—and Against—Faith

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

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Wars, oppression, division, guilt: religion has been blamed for all of them. Yet faith has also inspired charity, morality, community, and some of humanity's highest ideals. So, what's the verdict? Join Rabbi Manis Friedman for a candid exploration of religion's complicated reputation, and discover why the real question may not be whether religion has helped the world, but what happens when it disappears.

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Rabbi Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, lecturer, philosopher, co-founder of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies, and founder of It’s Good to Know website. He is the most popular rabbi on YouTube and is the author of numerous books on relationships and ethics including, The... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Crystal

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National Jewish Retreat 2026

Rabbi Manis Friedman

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National Jewish Retreat 2026

Rabbi Manis Friedman

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