Rituals aren’t meaningless actions. They can mark time and space, create new identities, and connect people to something bigger than themselves. In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we explore the rituals that shape our lives—whether religious or not.

Introduction: Prayer & Public Speaking 00:00
What Is Ritual? 1:10
Why Do Rituals Matter? 3:38
Ritual, Belonging, & Authority 5:02
Ritual as Protest 8:22
Review & Credits 10:30

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IRPhziWfx72dIlGC1xIuEPWqb_uwnumdtYnmmsR4jto/edit?usp=sharing

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