Religion 234 Videos
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Erik Kolbell
Air Date 03/05/2004Author and minister Erik Kolbell introduces his new book about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, "What Jesus Meant." 08:06 -
Noah Feldman
Air Date 01/21/2004NYU Law Professor Noah Feldman examines the potential for an Islamic Democracy in Iraq. 22:55 -
Reynolds Price
Air Date 11/14/2003Professor Reynolds Price on the ethics of Jesus Christ and his new book, "A Serious Way of Wondering." 18:19 -
Dr. Armand Nicholi, Jr.
Air Date 08/18/2003Dr. Armand Nicholi shares his book, "The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life." 28:29 -
Leon R. Kass
Air Date 07/01/2003Biochemist Leon R. Kass discusses stem cell research and shares his book, "The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis." 38:14 -
Yann Martel
Air Date 12/13/2002Author Yann Martel discusses his book, "Life of Pi," which follows the story a young man shipwrecked at sea with a Bengal tiger. 15:42 -
Senator Bob Graham
Air Date 09/18/2002Senator Bob Graham provides an update about the newly released report about intelligence received prior to 9/11. 10:31 -
'Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero'
Air Date 09/06/2002Filmmaker Helen Whitney and Marian Fontana whose husband died on 9/11, discuss the film, "Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero." 23:18 -
Gary Wills
Air Date 08/08/2002Author Garry Wills examines accountability in the recent sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church. 25:26 -
David Halberstam
Air Date 06/05/2002David Halberstam talks about “Firehouse,” the story of a Manhattan engine and ladder company that lost twelve men on 9/11. 10:20 -
Reverend Peter Gomes
Air Date 06/04/2002Reverend Peter Gomes talks about what faith provides and defining a "good" life. 09:40 -
Catholic Church in Crisis
Air Date 04/16/2002Religious experts discuss the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church. 25:28 -
Noah Feldman
Air Date 03/19/2002Noah Feldman discusses the history of Islam and the increased interest in the religion following 9/11. 16:44 -
Frances Bremer
Air Date 01/18/2002Author Frances W. Bremer discusses her book, "Running to Paradise," about a Catholic priest who is an avid runner. 07:24 -
Elie Wiesel
Air Date 01/17/2002Auschwitz survivor Elie Wiesel reflects on 9/11, the Holocaust, and shares his book, "Conversations with Elie Wiesel." 13:01 -
Bernard Lewis, Pt. 1
Air Date 12/20/2001Bernard Lewis, professor emeritus of Princeton University, introduces “What Went Wrong? The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East.” 13:39 -
Jimmy Carter
Air Date 12/04/2001Former President Jimmy Carter introduces his new book, "Christmas in Plains: Memories." 23:52 -
'How Did This Happen?'
Air Date 11/21/2001James Hoge and Gideon Rose talk about their book, "How Did This Happen?: Terrorism and the New War." 23:03 -
Interpretations of Islam
Air Date 11/16/2001Professors Shafeeq Ghabra and Fawaz Gerges debate interpretations of Islam in the modern world. 24:10 -
Christopher Hitchens
Air Date 11/06/2001Christopher Hitchens discusses on the war in Afghanistan and his new book, "Letters to a Young Contrarian." 27:08 -
Stephen Kinzer
Air Date 10/16/2001New York Times journalist Stephen Kinzer analyzes Turkey's role in the war on terrorism and the Islamic world. 16:16 -
Laurence Tribe
Air Date 10/03/2001Professor Laurence Tribe discusses constitutional law in the aftermath of 9/11. 19:48 -
Shamshad Ahmad
Air Date 09/18/2001Pakistani envoy Shamshad Ahmad discusses the Taliban and Osama bin Laden. 10:03 -
Ray Flynn
Air Date 05/17/2001Ray Flynn talks about his book, "John Paul II: A Personal Portrait of the Pope and the Man." 10:51 -
Richard Bernstein
Air Date 03/28/2001Journalist Richard Bernstein discusses his book, "Ultimate Journey." 15:36 -
Cardinal Avery Dulles
Air Date 03/09/2001A conversation with Cardinal Avery Dulles S.J., professor of religion and society at Fordham University. 25:30 -
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Air Date 03/09/2001Daniel Barenboim and Edward Said talk about music, art, friendship, and the Middle East peace process. 26:26 -
Sandy Berger
Air Date 01/05/2001Sandy Berger on the Clinton administration's last-minute negotiations for Mid East peace; U.S. envoy Ricahrd Holbrooke on the U.N. 19:08 -
Garry Wills
Air Date 07/12/2000Author Garry Wills on his controversial new book on the Roman Catholic Church, "Papal Sins: Structures of Deceit." 36:09 -
Bernard Lewis
Air Date 06/05/2000Author Bernard Lewis discusses religion and the history of the Middle East. 23:13 -
Remembering John Cardinal O'Connor
Air Date 05/04/2000A conversation about the life of John Cardinal O'Connor and his impact on Catholics and the City of New York. 26:22 -
Panel on the Pope
Air Date 03/23/2000Archbishop Lorenzo Albacete and Rabbi Ronald Sobel on Pope John Paul II's visit to Yad Vashem. 26:33 -
Pat Robertson
Air Date 02/25/2000Pat Robertson discusses George W. Bush, the 2000 Republican primary, and the Christian Coalition. 24:12 -
Richard Ostling
Air Date 02/04/2000Journalist Richard Ostling talks introduces his book, "Mormon America: The Power and the Promise." 05:45 -
Cornel West
Air Date 01/03/2000Cornel West talks about his latest book—a collection of his writing entitled, "The Cornel West Reader.' 19:46 -
Richard Clarke
Air Date 11/30/1999Richard Clarke of the White House's National Security Council discusses global terrorism and counter-terrorism. 29:29 -
Jimmy Carter
Air Date 10/28/1999Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter reflects on the different kinds of faith in his book "Sources of Strength." 23:21 -
Edward Said
Air Date 10/07/1999Public intellectual Edward Said discusses his life, family, and new book, "Out of Place: A Memoir." 30:06 -
'John Paul II: The Millennial Pope'
Air Date 09/13/1999A conversation about the documentary, "John Paul II: The Millennial Pope"—with Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete and Helen Whitney. 31:03 -
Falun Gong
Air Date 07/27/1999Spokesperson for the Falun Gong spiritual movement Erping Zhang explains the movement and the tension surrounding it. 15:03 -
Liu Xiaoming
Air Date 07/27/1999The conversation about the spiritual practice Falun Gong continues—with Liu Xiaoming of the Chinese Embassy in Washington. 14:19 -
Jacques Chirac
Air Date 02/19/1999French President Jacques Chirac on upcoming meetings with President Bill Clinton. 39:35 -
Judith Miller
Air Date 08/20/1998Journalist Judith Miller talks about the Middle East and her new book, "God Has 99 Names." 10:32 -
Debating Culture and Values
Air Date 07/07/1998Former Governor Lamar Alexander and Gary Bauer of the Family Research Council debate government's role in societal values. 26:42 -
Peter Gomes
Air Date 06/08/1998Peter Gomes, preacher and professor at Harvard University, on his book, "Sermons: Biblical Wisdom for Daily Living." 22:46 -
Howard Blum
Air Date 02/04/1998Howard Blum presents "The Gold of Exodus," the story of the long-held debate among biblical scholars over the exact location of Mt. Sinai. 10:57 -
David Mamet
Air Date 11/11/1997Writer David Mamet on two new books: "The Old Religion" and “True and False.” 18:34 -
The Promise Keepers, Pt. 1
Air Date 10/03/1997Steve Chavis of Promise Keepers and Patricia Ireland of the National Organization for Women debate the growing movement. 15:37 -
Sister Wendy Beckett
Air Date 10/03/1997Sister Wendy Beckett reflects on her work as an art historian and her life as a nun. 17:27 -
The Promise Keepers, Pt. 2
Air Date 10/03/1997Journalists Ellis Cose and E.J. Dionne, Jr. on the Promise Keepers and their claims against the feminist movement. 08:00 -
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Air Date 10/01/1997The Editor at Large of the National Review presents his newest book, "Nearer My God." 22:58 -
Remembering Mother Teresa
Air Date 09/08/1997Writer Eileen Egan, Dr. George Lombardi, and Father Michael Mannion remember Mother Teresa and reflect on her life and work. 19:49 -
Michael Shermer
Air Date 09/03/1997Founder of The Skeptics Society Michael Shermer shares his new book, "Why People Believe Weird Things." 10:28 -
American Jewish Culture
Air Date 07/04/1997A panel of scholars debate whether American Jews have assimilated so far as to have lost their Jewish culture and ethnicity. 31:00 -
Michael Drosnin
Air Date 06/25/1997Journalist Michael Drosnin shares his book the "Bible Code," in which he reveals a code in the Bible predicts modern day events. 10:43 -
'Bible Code' Rebuttal
Air Date 06/25/1997Theologian Shaul Magid and writer Benjamin Wittes refute claims made in Michael Drosnin's "Bible Code." 10:45 -
Ralph Reed
Air Date 05/12/1997Ralph Reed, executive director of the Christian Coalition, explains why he's stepping down to become a political consultant. 17:28 -
Norman Mailer
Air Date 04/22/1997Writer Norman Mailer on his book, "The Gospel According to the Son," a novel written from the perspective of Jesus Christ. 23:35 -
A. N. Wilson
Air Date 04/08/1997A. N. Wilson on his book, "Paul: The Mind of the Apostle." 15:30 -
Tony Campolo
Air Date 01/24/1997Tony Campolo on religion and politics in America. 18:48