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Religious Ethics and Economic Justice: Faith-Based Perspectives on Wealth and Poverty – Explore How Different Religious Traditions Address Issues Of Economic Justice, Poverty, And Inequality, Examining Religious Teachings About Charity, Stewardship, The Fair Distribution Of Resources, And The Moral Obligations Of Individuals And Societies To Address Economic Disparities.

Religious Ethics and Economic Justice: Faith-Based Perspectives on Wealth and Poverty (A Lecture in Slightly Exaggerated, Hopefully Engaging, Style) (Opening Slide: A picture of a benevolent saint handing out bread…
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The Afterlife and Moral Accountability: Do Actions in This Life Determine Your Eternal Fate? Explore The Diverse Beliefs About How Actions In This Life Influence One’s Destiny In The Afterlife, Examining Concepts Of Karma, Divine Judgment, And The Idea That Ethical Choices And Religious Observance In This World Have Consequences For One’s Eternal State, Providing A Framework For Moral Accountability.

The Afterlife and Moral Accountability: Do Actions in This Life Determine Your Eternal Fate? (A Lecture for the Perpetually Perplexed) (Lecture Begins with a slideshow image of a bewildered stick…
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The Handover of Hong Kong: One Country, Two Systems in Practice – Examine the Implementation of the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Framework in Hong Kong and the Ongoing Debates and Tensions Regarding its Autonomy and Freedoms under Chinese Sovereignty.

The Handover of Hong Kong: One Country, Two Systems in Practice – A Lecture of Epic Proportions 🇭🇰 🇨🇳 (Cue dramatic music, preferably something with a distinct East-meets-West vibe. Think…
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The Concept of Redemption Through Sacrifice: Paying the Price for Sin – Explore The Concept Of Redemption Through Sacrifice In Religions Where It Is Central, Examining The Idea That A Sacrifice (Often Of An Animal Or A Divine Figure) Is Necessary To Atone For Sin, Appease The Divine, And Redeem Humanity From The Consequences Of Wrongdoing, Reflecting Beliefs About Justice, Atonement, And Divine Mercy.

Redemption Through Sacrifice: Paying the Price for Sin 💰➡️🕊️ (A Lecture) (Welcome Music fades in and out. You, the lecturer, step onto the stage with a mischievous grin.) Alright, settle…
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The Nature of Evil in Human Nature: Original Sin or Learned Behavior? Explore Diverse Religious And Philosophical Perspectives On The Origin And Nature Of Evil As It Exists Within Human Beings, Examining Concepts Like Original Sin (An Inherited Tendency Towards Evil) Versus The Idea That Evil Is Learned Behavior Or A Product Of Social And Environmental Factors, And The Implications For Understanding Human Morality and Responsibility.

The Nature of Evil in Human Nature: Original Sin or Learned Behavior? (A Lecture) (Professor smirks, adjusts glasses, and takes a dramatic sip of coffee from a mug emblazoned with…
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Economic Reforms: China’s Transformation – Examine the Gradual Implementation of Market-Oriented Reforms and Opening Up Policies That Propelled China’s Economy to Become a Global Powerhouse, Lifting Millions out of Poverty but Also Creating New Social Challenges.

Economic Reforms: China's Transformation – From Mao Suit to Made in China (and Everything in Between!) (A Lecture in Three Acts) (Professor Plum, Dressed in a slightly rumpled tweed jacket…
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The Problem of Suffering and Free Will: Is Human Choice the Source of Pain? Explore The Philosophical Argument That Human Free Will Is A Primary Source Of Suffering And Evil In The World, As Individuals Make Choices That Cause Harm To Themselves And Others, Examining How Religions Grapple With The Relationship Between Free Will, Suffering, And Divine Providence.

The Problem of Suffering and Free Will: Is Human Choice the Source of Pain? (A Lecture Exploring the Agonizingly Hilarious Paradox of Free Will and Woe) (Image: A dramatic split…