The Nature of Existence Companion Series (2011)
"If "The Nature of Existence" is your appetizer, the "Companion Series" is the full buffet."
Synopsis
Where The Nature of Existence could only scratch the surface, the Companion Series goes deeper into the most challenging topics in the film, with over 100 experts from all over the world.
Episodes
Existence & Purpose
Why do we exist? Why does the Universe exist? What is our purpose? How do we find happiness? What is love? How can we stop conflict? How can we improve humanity? Is the world a better place with humans in it? What is the best philosophy for living?
Religion and Spirituality
What is religion? What is the origin of religion? What is the origin of the Holy Book? Should the Holy Book be taken literally? Why are there multiple religions? Should religious ideas be challenged? Can people make their own version? How do we reconcile outdated religious beliefs? Can supernatural beliefs coexist with religion? What is spirituality?
God & Devil
Who is God? Who is the Messiah? What does God need? Where does certainty come from? What is the greatest danger facing mankind? Who is the Devil?
Truth & Faith
What is truth? How do we determine truth? Where do the inner voices come from? Are beliefs innate? What is faith? Can religion and science coexist?
Sin & Free Will
What is sin? When does life begin? When should life be terminated? Should politics and religion mix? Do we have free will? Is there fate or predestination?
Morality & Sexuality
Why is God interested in human sexual behavior? Should people have premarital sex? Is it wrong to masturbate? Is sexual orientation a choice? What is morality? Is there a moral yardstick among all cultures? Should women be treated differently from men? What is the source of altruism?
Prayer & Afterlife
What is prayer? What is meditation? Does God intercede in tragedy? Why is there suffering? Is there an afterlife? Where is Heaven? What is a soul? When is doomsday?
Details
Original Title
The Nature of Existence Companion Series
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Production
Blink Productions
