Punk and Religion: The Many Confessions of Punk Spirituality

An exploration of how punk bands—from Bad Religion’s critiques of institutional faith to Crass’s satirical sermons, straight‑edge devotion, Krishna consciousness street shows, and Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim expressions—used religion both as a target and a source of spiritual meaning. The episode charts the music, labels, venues, fanzines, and DIY infrastructure that framed these religious dialogues within the broader punk scene.

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