Religion

Turkey

May 1, 2007

Turkish democracy faces a constitutional crisis amid fears that the ruling Islamic party will undermine secular ideals. Hundreds of thousands have protested the selection of a presidential candidate whose wife covers her head.

Robert MacNeil on the "America at a Crossroads" Documentary Series

April 3, 2007

Journalist Robert MacNeil talks about the series of documentaries developed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to explore the challenges confronting the post- 9/11 world, including the war on terrorism, the conflicts in Iraq and...

Jay Allison: "This I Believe" (Henry Holt) (Rebroadcast)

January 15, 2007

The host and curator of NPR's series "This I Believe" talks about collecting the personal philosophies of a wide variety of Americans.

Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, Priscilla Warner: "The Faith Club" (Free Press) (Rebroadcast)

January 15, 2007

Three mothers, one a Muslim, one a Jew, and the other a Christian, search for understanding about their religions.

Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, Priscilla Warner: "The Faith Club" (Free Press)

December 19, 2006

Three mothers, one a Muslim, one a Jew, and the other a Christian, search for understanding about their religions.

Muslims, the Veil, and the West (Rebroadcast)

November 24, 2006

Since top British politicians called the Muslim veil a mark of separation new debate has exploded over whether Muslims should assimilate more or Western cultures should better accommodate their customs.

Jay Allison: "This I Believe" (Henry Holt)

November 16, 2006

The host and curator of NPR's series "This I Believe" talks about collecting the personal philosophies of a wide variety of Americans.

Muslims, the Veil, and the West

November 1, 2006

Since top British politicians called the Muslim veil a mark of separation new debate has exploded over whether Muslims should assimilate more or Western cultures should better accommodate their customs.

Religion in Politics

October 24, 2006

A former official at the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is calling for Christians to take a step back from politics. He joins other religious leaders for a discussion of the role of faith in politics.

Bad News Blues

October 11, 2006

Keeping up with the news, while keeping your sanity.

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