EPISODE · Mar 26, 2021 · 56 MIN
Is "Soulmate" Really A Thing? Parts 1 & 2
from Common Threads: An Interfaith Dialogue · host Fred Stella
OK, so we all know we need to have a little patience with those in our midst who are newly in love. They may get dewy eyed, drone on a bit long about their newfound happiness, and refer to this Gift from Heaven as their soulmate. So we must ask, is there such a thing? If so, why do so many "soulmates" part in anger years (or months...or weeks) later? Well, here are 2 episodes that explore the notion. Our guest is Bradley Onishi, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Skidmore College. Dr. Onishi joins us to discuss his article ‘What’s Behind the Belief in a Soulmate’ on the website The Conversation. Theme music "Nigal."
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OK, so we all know we need to have a little patience with those in our midst who are newly in love. They may get dewy eyed, drone on a bit long about their newfound happiness, and refer to this Gift from Heaven as their soulmate. So we must ask, is there such a thing? If so, why do so many "soulmates" part in anger years (or months...or weeks) later? Well, here are 2 episodes that explore the notion. Our guest is Bradley Onishi, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Skidmore College. Dr. Onishi joins us to discuss his article ‘What’s Behind the Belief in a Soulmate’ on the website The Conversation.
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