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The Common Objects Among Different Religions

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It’s no secret that people of different religions often clash over their differences. But when you look closer, the similarities jump out, especially when it comes to significant objects. 

On Wednesday's Up to Date, our Religion Roundtable takes a look at why objects such as stones, crosses, bread, drums and incense have places of prominence in spiritual observance and how their function differs in each religion.

Guests:

  • MahnazShabbir, president of Shabbir Advisors
  • Moses Brings Plenty, community outreach liaison at the Kansas City Indian Center
  • YangsiRinpoche, president of Maitripa College in Portland, Ore.
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