In this episode of "The Mind Over Stoic," we delve into the crucial distinction between Stoicism as a philosophy and the world's major religions. We begin by defining what philosophy and religion is, then provide a comprehensive overview of Stoicism, including its origins, core teachings, and the Four Pillars: Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance. Next, we compare Stoicism with Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, highlighting the key differences and unique aspects of Stoicism. Finally, we discuss why Stoicism remains relevant today and how it offers practical tools for living a virtuous and rational life. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding Stoicism's place in the world and its practical applications. Segment 1: Defining Philosophy and Religion: • Definitions and key characteristics of philosophy. • Definitions and key characteristics of religion. • Differences between philosophical and religious approaches. Segment 2: Stoicism – A Brief Overview: • Origins of Stoicism. • Core teachings of Stoicism. • The Four Pillars of Stoicism: Wisdom, Courage, Justice, Temperance. • Practical applications of Stoic principles. Segment 3: Stoicism vs. Popular Religions: • Introduction to the segment. • Comparison with Christianity. • Comparison with Islam. • Comparison with Buddhism. • Comparison with Hinduism. • Highlighting the unique aspects of Stoicism. Segment 4: Stoicism vs. Other Philosophies: • Comparison with Epicureanism. • Comparison with Existentialism. • Comparison with Modern Humanism. Segment 5: Relevance of Stoicism Today: • Resilience and coping with modern challenges. • Ethical living and virtue. • Focus on control and acceptance. • Secular and inclusive nature of Stoicism. Visit our website for MORE STOIC CONTENT!   #Stoicism #Philosophy #Religion #MindOverStoic #Virtue #Wisdom #Courage #Justice #Temperance #StoicPhilosophy #ModernStoicism #RationalLiving #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #EthicalLiving #DailyStoic #StoicTeachings #ZenoOfCitium #Epictetus #MarcusAurelius #PracticalStoicism #PhilosophicalComparison #SecularPhilosophy #MentalClarity #ControlAndAcceptance #StoicPrinciples #StoicPractices #PhilosophyVsReligion #UnderstandingStoicism #StoicTools