Ep 3. Who is God?

In season 1 episode 3 of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, the question "Who is God?" is explored through various cultural and religious perspectives. Freeman starts his journey by visiting a Hindu temple in India where he learns about the multiple manifestations and forms of the Hindu gods. From there, he travels to Guatemala to uncover the unique beliefs of the Mayan people and their relationship with the god Huracan.

Freeman also seeks to understand how the three major monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - view God. He visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the holiest site in Judaism, and speaks with Rabbi Reuven Lauffer about the nature of God in Jewish tradition. In Rome, Freeman visits the headquarters of the Catholic Church and speaks with Monsignor Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo about the belief in one God in Christianity.

The episode also delves into the concept of a higher power beyond traditional religious beliefs. Freeman visits a group of scientists at the CERN particle accelerator in Switzerland who are searching for the origin of the universe and the fundamental building blocks of matter. He speaks with physicist Brian Greene about the concept of a multiverse and how it relates to the idea of a God figure.

Throughout the episode, Freeman exposes his own personal beliefs and struggles with the concept of God. He speaks with a neuroscientist about the connection between the brain and religious experiences and attends a Buddhist meditation session in California to explore the idea of finding God within oneself.

Ultimately, the episode highlights the diverse range of beliefs and ideas surrounding the concept of God. Freeman summarizes his journey by stating that while he may not have found one definitive answer to the question of "Who is God?", the exploration has furthered his understanding and appreciation for the human search for meaning and spirituality.