Religion

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of religion.

Video playlists about Religion

Are you there, God?

11 talks • 3h 19m
For as many people as there are on Earth, there are as many answers to the question: Are you there, God? These talks offer a spectrum of personal perspectives on faith, from ardent atheists to devout believers.

Misconceptions of Islam and Muslim life

10 talks • 2h 24m
See beyond the prejudice, stereotypes and thoughtless hate with these talks about the Muslim faith.

Faith in the modern world

9 talks • 2h 25m
An exploration of faith’s place in our current, tumultuous times.

Curator's Picks: Top 10 TED Talks of 2017

10 talks • 3h 10m
The most notable talks of 2017, chosen by TED Curator Chris Anderson.

Talks about Religion

11:51

Nabila Alibhai

Why people of different faiths are painting their houses of worship yellow

Posted Sep 2017
19:16

Chetan Bhatt

Dare to refuse the origin myths that claim who you are

Posted Sep 2017
12:36

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

How we can face the future without fear, together

Posted Jul 2017
17:52

His Holiness Pope Francis

Why the only future worth building includes everyone

Posted Apr 2017
12:46

Siamak Hariri

How do you build a sacred space?

Posted Apr 2017
15:17

Megan Phelps-Roper

I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here's why I left

Posted Mar 2017
16:27

Sharon Brous

It's time to reclaim religion

Posted Dec 2016
20:17

Jonathan Haidt

Can a divided America heal?

Posted Nov 2016
14:48

Suzanne Barakat

Islamophobia killed my brother. Let's end the hate

Posted Nov 2016
17:22

Manwar Ali

Inside the mind of a former radical jihadist

Posted Oct 2016
10:25

Marwa Al-Sabouni

How Syria's architecture laid the foundation for brutal war

Posted Jul 2016
8:05

Negin Farsad

A highly scientific taxonomy of haters

Posted Jun 2016
17:33

Elizabeth Lev

The unheard story of the Sistine Chapel

Posted Jan 2016
12:36

Chelsea Shields

How I'm working for change inside my church

Posted Nov 2015
12:13

Alaa Murabit

What my religion really says about women

Posted Jul 2015
14:01

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

What does my headscarf mean to you?

Posted May 2015
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Exclusive articles about Religion

Putting silence under the microscope

Inspired by a book on silence, a director set out to explore and capture its many manifestations on film. The problem? Silence is much more slippery than he realized. Even befor...
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