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Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason
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[2006], c2006
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English
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From the eVideo
Bill Moyers Introduces the "Faith and Reason" Series (1:17)
Free Speech: The Saga of Salman Rushdie (3:55)
Salman Rushdie on Imagination, Art, and Religion (3:01)
Ending Oppression in the Muslim World (3:18)
Salman Rushdie Calls for a New Islamic Scholarship (3:07)
Salman Rushdie on Power and Politics (2:10)
Salman Rushdie on Intimidation and Freedom (4:29)
Human Nature Versus Extremism (1:23)
Salman Rushdie on Politics and Religion (6:17)
Salman Rushdie on God, Spirit, and Atheism (2:20)
Religion at Its Best and Worst (2:57)
Religion In Salman Rushdie's Youth (2:15)
Salman Rushdie on Religion, Morality, and Democracy (5:41)
Salman Rushdie on the Lessons of September 11 (3:49)
Salman Rushdie on Responding to Terrorism (1:57)
Salman Rushdie Reads from "The Satanic Verses" (5:39)
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Bill Moyers Introduces Mary Gordon (2:25)
A Christian Embraces Non-Believers (2:54)
Spiritual Dangers: Fundamentalism and Consumerism (1:26)
The Stink of American Popular Culture (6:08)
Martyrdom and a Sense of Mission (6:39)
An Innate Desire for God (1:31)
Faith and Reason in "The Brothers Karamazov" (2:54)
The Problem of Jesus (2:42)
A Personal Expression of Faith (3:12)
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Bill Moyers Introduces Colin McGinn (1:38)
Changing Perceptions of God's Nature (2:09)
An Atheist Among Believers (1:02)
Free Speech: Tolerance, Criticism, and Persecution (2:52)
Separation of Church and State (1:49)
The Attack on Reason (4:19)
Embracing Atheism (1:26)
Reason and Faith (2:34)
The Longevity of Christianity (2:15)
The Rise of Religious Fervor (2:45)
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Bill Moyers Introduces Jeanette Winterson (1:06)
Jeanette Winterson's Journey (2:47)
The Profound Influence of Forbidden Books (4:18)
Making Greek Mythology Relevant Today (6:18)
Heroes, Hubris, and Tragedy (6:20)
The Gods of Greek Mythology and the Old Testament (1:41)
Seeking Truth: Mythos and Logos (2:21)
The Evolution of Religion (2:53)
The Truth: Faith, Reason, Mythology, and Magic (1:57)
A Cultural Dark Age (1:50)
From the eVideo
Bill Moyers Introduces Will Power (1:51)
Ancient Greeks as Hip-Hop Heroes (3:42)
God's Will from Ancient Greece to Hip-Hop Culture (2:22)
Modern Lessons from Ancient Greek Mythology (1:50)
Speaking to Your Audience: From Ancient Greece to Modern Urban Culture (1:23)
Oral History: From Ancient Greece to Modern Hip-Hop (2:13)
Why Will Power Digs Oedipus (1:23)
Lack of Faith: A Modern Lesson from Greek Mythology (2:59)
Mutual Respect: Ancient Greek Classics and Modern Hip-Hop (1:08)
Will Power: Mythology, Inspirations, and Optimism (2:45)
From the eVideo
Bill Moyers Introduces Anne Provoost (1:17)
Alternate Perspectives on the Great Flood of Genesis (3:36)
A More Complicated Interpretation of Noah (2:48)
Proclaiming Self Righteousness (1:24)
Humanity's Suffering (2:18)
Seeking Answers in Religion and Literature (5:06)
Questioning and Interpreting God (4:02)
Consciousness, Conscience, and Ethical Behavior (3:34)
From the eVideo
Samson and Human Behavior (4:06)
Samson's Story (4:13)
Samson and Delilah (2:38)
Samson: Dubious Jewish Hero (4:51)
Samson the Archetype (3:58)
Paradox of Jewish Heritage (3:54)
Faith and Fanaticism (5:06)
From the eVideo
Bill Moyers Introduces Richard Rodriguez (1:29)
Richard Rodriguez Faces Death (5:50)
Prayer, Faith, and Reason (2:33)
A Gay Man in the Catholic Church (3:03)
The Embrace of Religious Traditions (3:01)
A Christian Pilgrimage to the Desert (3:43)
Terrorism, Loneliness, Religion, and Community (4:58)
The Blending of Global Cultures (3:37)
From the eVideo
Bill Moyers Introduces Sir John Houghton (2:51)
A Celebrated Scientist Affirms God (2:16)
Big Bang: Comprehending the Universe (3:59)
The Mistake of Intelligent Design: A Scientist Defines God (4:15)
Astrophysics and Faith: Where in Space and Time is God? (5:43)
Creation of the Universe: Poetry and Science (4:12)
Uncertainty: The Common Ground Between Science and Faith (1:33)
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Bill Moyers Introduces Margaret Atwood (1:58)
Witches in Salem: Fear and Oppression Then and Now (4:26)
Losing Freedom (2:06)
Theocracy in America (2:52)
Interpreting Religious Symbolism (5:13)
Injustice in the Name of God (1:54)
Atheism and Agnosticism (1:14)
Perceptions of God (2:15)
Oral History: Why Didn't Jesus Write a Book? (2:31)
Mythology and Human Nature (2:00)
The Idea of God (5:24)
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Bill Moyers Introduces Martin Amis (2:30)
The Influence of Strict Islamic Doctrine on a 9/11 Terrorist (2:17)
America as the Great Satan (2:01)
Jihad and Martyrdom: The Minds of Suicide Bombers (3:20)
"Islamism" Versus the Islam of History (2:50)
The Future of "Islamism" (2:14)
Immigrants and Freedom of Expression (1:12)
Terrorism and War: A "Spiritual Great Depression" (2:09)
Mysteries of the Universe (2:48)
From the eVideo
Bill Moyers Introduces Pema Chdrn (3:28)
A Bodhisattva Warrior (1:36)
Meditation and Silence (3:39)
The End of Suffering (3:10)
Hooked on Anger (1:44)
Pema Chdrn's Personal Struggle (3:54)
Overcoming Groundlessness (3:02)
Pema Chdrn's Spiritual Journey (1:52)
Spiritual Experiences Begin with Suffering (3:46)
Criticism of Buddhism (3:01)
The Chain Reaction of Anger (1:12)
Suffering and Happiness (3:40)
Distractions from Present Experience (2:34)
Dealing With Suffering (2:21)
The Example of the Buddha (3:00)
Happiness from a Buddhist Perspective (0:53)
God and Faith from a Buddhist Perspective (2:18)
Basic Goodness (2:18)
Forgiveness, Growth, and Peace (1:40)
The Path to Enlightenment (2:15)
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Subjects
Subjects
Amis, Martin
Atwood, Margaret
Atwood, Margaret, -- 1939
Educational films
Gordon, Mary
Gordon, Mary, -- 1949
Grossman, David
Houghton, J. T
Houghton, J. T. -- (John Theodore), -- 1931
Institutionalism (Religion)
Internet videos
McGinn, Colin
McGinn, Colin, -- 1950
Moyers, Bill D
Philosophy
Provoost, Anne
Provoost, Anne, -- 1964
Religion and sociology
Religions
Religions -- Philosophy
Religious institutions
Rodriguez, Richard
Rushdie, Salman
Spirituality
Theology
Videorecording
Winterson, Jeanette
Winterson, Jeanette, -- 1959
Atwood, Margaret
Atwood, Margaret, -- 1939
Educational films
Gordon, Mary
Gordon, Mary, -- 1949
Grossman, David
Houghton, J. T
Houghton, J. T. -- (John Theodore), -- 1931
Institutionalism (Religion)
Internet videos
McGinn, Colin
McGinn, Colin, -- 1950
Moyers, Bill D
Philosophy
Provoost, Anne
Provoost, Anne, -- 1964
Religion and sociology
Religions
Religions -- Philosophy
Religious institutions
Rodriguez, Richard
Rushdie, Salman
Spirituality
Theology
Videorecording
Winterson, Jeanette
Winterson, Jeanette, -- 1959