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7 Episodes 2006 - 2006
Episode 1
Fri, Feb 20, 202656 mins
The Indian-born author and president of the PEN American Center discusses the politicization of religion and its implications for artists.
Episode 2
Fri, Jun 30, 200656 mins
New York novelist Gordon discusses the role of belief in her life, work, and American culture, while British philosopher McGinn recounts his reliance on reason alone and his journey to unbelief.
Episode 3
Fri, Jul 7, 200656 mins
Winterson, a British author, and Power, an American playwright and rapper, explore the role of ancient myth to illuminate the human condition in their work.
Episode 4
Fri, Jul 14, 200656 mins
What does it mean to be a "chosen people"? Belgian author Provoost and Israeli writer Grossman offer fresh viewpoints on the biblical stories of Noah and Samson, respectively.
Episode 5
Fri, Jul 21, 200656 mins
Two lifelong Christians--American writer Rodriguez and British climatologist Houghton--face different challenges and yet persist in their faith.
Episode 6
Fri, Jul 28, 200656 mins
Canadian novelist Atwood and British novelist Amis--both agnostics--explain the portrayal of fundamentalism in their works and its role in today's world.
Episode 7
Fri, Aug 4, 2006
Bill Moyers talks with one of North America's most prominent practitioners of Buddhist monasticism, Ani Pema Chödrön has written extensively on Buddhist principles in the context of everyday living.