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Morgan Freeman with The Story of God

What a good way to teach about similarities and differences in religions. The Hindu religion with its millions of God’s is described as a big shade tree with the gods being branches and leaves. But the essence of that tree is the God everyone is trying to reach through their prayers. I studied and attended a Hindu temple while I was at university. I enjoyed going there very much. We would have a period of discourse when a man or woman would talk to us about a subject. (Similar to a Christian church sermon) Then we would have a period of relaxation, laying down right where we were sitting, then being led in a relaxation visualization or meditation. We would rest for 15 minutes, but there was always some young man who would fall asleep, snoring so loudly it ensured none of us would. We’ get a giggle out of it. Then the feast! Oh the foods were so good. And vegetarian of course, so I had no problem eating whatever I wanted. I tried to get one delicious recipe in particular but somehow