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Peter Owen Jones journeys across his home continent, Europe. He finds a few surprises, and discovers that his own church was responsible for persecution and death.

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01: Australasia and the Pacific Ring of Fire | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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Pete travels to Australasia to find out how tribal faiths have survived into the 21st century.

02: The Far East | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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Pete encounters the exotic religions of the Far East, including Buddhism, Shinto and Taoism.

03: Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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Pete continues his odyssey with a gruelling journey exploring the spiritual traditions of Africa.

04: The Middle East | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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05: United States of America | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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06: The Indian Subcontinent | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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07: Latin America | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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A Charismatic church in South Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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A child preacher in Atlanta | Around the World in 80 Faiths

BBC Two | 2009 | 4'51''

A Baptist preacher in Atlanta is unusual in one important way… he's only ten years old.

A Coptic church in Ethiopia | Around the World in 80 Faiths

BBC Two | 2009 | 5'50''

In the mountains of Ethiopia, worshippers at an ancient Coptic church take part in their most important festival.

A naming ceremony in Nepal | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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In Nepal, newborn babies are introduced to the world in a special naming and blessing ceremony.

A visit to a Hindu shrine | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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In the Himalayan mountains, a set of springs near the source of the Ganges form a holy site for Hindus.

Afrikaner Christianity | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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Pete Owen-Jones meets Afrikaner Calvinists in South Africa and learns about their beliefs.

An Episcopalian same-sex wedding | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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An Anglican vicar discusses different Christian attitudes to homosexuality after attending a same-sex weddin...

Another Great Awakening? | Around the World in 80 Faiths

BBC Two | 2009 | 5'28''

Pete Owen-Jones explores whether America is experiencing another Great Awakening, as charismatic Christianity sweeps...

Attending a spiritualist séance | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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In America, an Anglican vicar joins a spiritualist congregation for a séance.

Durga Puja | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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Across the city of Calcutta in India the festival of the goddess Durga is being celebrated.

Festivals in the Philippines | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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In the Philippines, many local Catholic festivals have strong pagan roots.

Hinduism and nature | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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In Rajastan, one Hindu sect views protecting nature as their main religious duty.

Islam in Ethiopia | Around the World in 80 Faiths

BBC Two | 2009 | 2'50''

A Muslim worshipper in Ethiopia explains his beliefs about why suffering exists in the world.

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