I really should write a script which says “Sorry for the delay in posting; ________ got in the way.” Because that’s what happened this time. This podcast was recorded on February 15 — the day after Valentine’s Day! The day after the day celebrating love (which technically is also a day to celebrate love....
Tag: interfaith
[66] Fooling People on the Internet, or the “Catfish”
Besides being a Southern staple, a catfish is the new slang for people who misrepresent themselves on the Internet. Wait. How do you know we are who we say we are?! OMG. How do WE know we are who we say we are? Don’t worry, we are. Mostly. This week, we discuss the “catfish”...
[65] Justin Bieber and the Cult of Celebrity
This week on your favorite interfaith podcast, we discuss Justin Bieber’s recent appearance in the tabloids with his newest paramour, Miss Mary Jane. Then, we bring it home on whether or not teaching a small child to follow a particular religion can be considered brainwashing. If you’ve got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas,...
[58] A Quick Word on ‘The Innocence of Muslims’
This week, we’re offering a shortened version of Hey! That’s My Hummus! as we discuss the various theories behind the incendiary film “The Innocence of Muslims.” In addition to discussing the details of the events surrounding the film, we also discuss how our respective identities, Jewish and Muslim, are playing into the violence that’s...
[54] Is Being Religious Unfashionable?
A recent post on theoatmeal.com prompts a discussion about whether or not religion is “under attack” and the recent shooting tragedy in a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado prompts us to wonder about the root causes of gun violence in America. Hey! That’s My Hummus is an Amazon Affiliate! Help us continue to bring...
Interfaith Marriage & Progressive Muslims
Ever wonder what the rules are in Judaism and Islam with respect to interfaith marriage? So have we. Today, we discuss. Stuff. And there’s also music. You’ll see why that’s funny about twenty minutes into listening. — Hey! You can support us financially now — at no extra cost to you! It’s simple, really:...
{LISTEN} Tim Tebow & the Patois Bible.
This week, Mike and I discuss NFL player Tim Tebow’s visible faith on the football field and the public’s reaction. We also discuss the controversy surrounding the translation of the Bible into Patois, the indigenous language spoken in Jamaica. Comments, questions, or random trivia? Hit us up on our twitter account twitter.com/thatsmyhummus or on...