The most popular programs for the Religious Issues Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1161 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 19:40:34 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States. In his remarks the president said In remarks that Jesus' teachings motivate his actions and policies, such as health care and financial reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304149-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States. Astronaut Mark Kelly spoke on behalf of Representative Gabrielle Giffords, his wife, who was seriously injured at a shooting in Tucson on January 8, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297830-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT A debate was held on atheism with Christopher Hitchens, author of [God Is Not Great], and David Berlinski, author of [The Devil's Delusion]. Mr. Berlinski argued the positive of the resolution "Atheism poisons everything" and Mr. Hitchens argued the negative. After their exchanges the authors responded to questions submitted by members of the audience before their closing statements. This event was hosted by the Fixed Point Foundation at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295467-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators, officials and clergy gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States. In his remarks President Obama highlighted his Christian faith, praised Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln, and encouraged the nation to find common ground. He also emphasized the role of faith in formulating good policy, saying "Faith is not a possession. Faith is a process." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310873-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310873-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Chris Hedges talked about his life and work and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A foreign correspondent with a master's degree from Harvard Divinity School, he discussed topics such as terrorism, religion, and politics. Chris Hedges is the author of nine books: [War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning] (2002 -- National Book Critics Circle finalist); [What Every Person Should Know About War] (2003); [Losing Moses on the Freeway: The Ten Commandments in America] (2005); [American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America] (2007); [I Don't Believe in Atheists] (2008): [Collateral Damage: America's War Against Iraqi Civilians] (2008); [Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle] (2009); [The Death of the Liberal Class] (2010); and [The World As It Is: Dispatches on the Myth of Human Progress] (2011). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303072-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students enrolled at Catholic universities spoke in support of the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law. It required church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops had publicly denounced the ruling as a violation of religious liberty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304345-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses from faith-based organizations gave their perspectives on U.S. immigration reform and providing a way for immigrants to become legal residents. Among the topics they addressed were immigration as a moral or ethical issue, the effects of reform on the economy, legal paths to citizenship, and amnesty. In their opening remarks, Representatives Smith and King referenced the Bible to support their arguments that comprehensive immigration reform upholds the rule of law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294531-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294531-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ed Whelan talked about the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. The regulation raises the question as to which institutions qualify as religious and can therefore be exempted. Mr. Whelans's organization, the Ethics and Public Policy Center, which opposes the regulation, believes it violates constitutional religious freedom guarantees. As part of his argument, Mr. Whelan compared the provision to a hypothetical federal mandate that all schools participate in a national lunch program and further require that free pork be made available to all students. He also responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304238-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304238-4 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hitchens was interviewed about his life, his career, and his body of writing. Topics included his religious and political opinions. He responded to viewer telephone calls and electronic mail. Video from August 28, 2007, was shown of Christopher Hitchens in his apartment in Washington, D.C., showing his neighborhood and his library. He also talked about his writing habits. Mr. Hitchens is a contributing editor to [Vanity Fair] magazine and a visiting professor of liberal studies at The New School. He is the author of over a dozen books including, [The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice; No One Left to Lie To: The Values of the Worst Family; Why Orwell Matters] and [God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198800-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President and Michelle Obama and Vice President and Jill Biden attended the National Prayer where ministers representing various religious traditions offered prayers for the country and the president. The service also included devotional music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a former member of the Dutch parliament, spoke about her collaboration with filmmaker Theo van Gogh on the movie [Submission] which criticized the treatment of women in Islamic societies. Mr. Van Gogh was assassinated in Amsterdam in 2004 by a Muslim man who was offended by the movie and had threatened Ms. Hirsi Ali. She also talked about the practice of Islam in Western countries and women's rights issues. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199197-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Author and columnist Mark Steyn talked about topics such as American culture, free speech, terrorism, the economy, and the worldwide demographic shift to Muslims. He responded to telephone calls and electronic commmunications. Mark Steyn is a regular guest host of Rush Limbaugh's radio show, a visiting fellow in journalism at Hillsdale College, and the author of nine books: [Broadway Babies Say Goodnight: Musicals Then and Now] (1997); [The Face of the Tiger: And Other Tales from the New War] (2002); [From Head to Toe: An Anatomical Anthology] (2004); [America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It] (2006); [Mark Steyn's Passing Parade: Obituaries & Appreciations] (2006); [Mark Steyn's American Songbook] (2008); [A Song for the Season] (2008); [Lights Out: Islam, Free Speech and the Twilight of the West] (2009); A[fter America: Get Ready for Armageddon] (2011). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303634-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Pat Buchanan argues that America is disintegrating because of three factors: its loss of the Christian faith; moral and social collapse because of that loss; and the death of those who ran the nation for much of its heyday. He discussed his claims with Ralph Nader, consumer advocated and four-time presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302026-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Russell Moore described the role that religion plays in American politics and culture, including issues such as abortion, immigration, same-sex marriage, and efforts to curb guns and violence. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311935-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311935-3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sister Mary Hughes talked about relations between the Catholic Church and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). The Vatican in a recent report had criticized the LCWR for focusing too much on social justice issues at the expense of pushing the church's stance against same-sex marriage and abortion. She said that LCWR was "stunned" by the report and did not seek members who speak against the Catholic Church, and said the organization wanted to stay within the church. After her speech, Sister Hughes answered written questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307612-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and others spoke at the annual National Prayer Breakfast. In his remarks he called for greater civility and understanding when engaging one another on matters of disagreement. He also talked about the power of faith to "unite people to serve the common good." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291929-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291929-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. de Botton, an atheist, argues that rather than mocking religion, atheists and agnostics should steal the best ideas from world religions, such asthe methods for building strong communities, overcoming envy, and forging a connection to the natural world. The philosopher essayist discussed his concepts with former seminarian and author Chris Hedges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304544-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT As a prelude to the opening of the Democratic National Convention, religious leaders led an interfaith service for delegates in the convention center. Bishop Charles E. Blake, West Angeles Church of God in Christ; Dr. Ingrid Mattson, President of the Islamic Society of North America; Sister Helen Prejean, [Dead Man Walking] author and social activist; Rabbi Tzvi Weinreb; and others spoke. Richard Smallwood and Vision and the Trinity United Methodist Church Choir sang. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280663-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush, several former presidents, and other dignitaries gathered in recognition of a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for victims, family members and rescue workers of New York and Washington terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The event included several patriotic songs and devotional music as well as remarks by leaders of several different faith groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166031-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166031-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Leikin talked about his article in the July/August issue of [Foreign Affairs] titled, "Europe's Angry Muslims" which focused on how "radical Islam is spreading across Europe among the descendants of Muslim immigrants" and how some European Muslims might commit acts of terrorism there and in the United States. He had just returned from a 9-week trip to Europe where he met with intelligence officials as well as Muslim leaders and immigrants to further discuss these issues. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188439-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188439-4 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry spoke at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He focused on his personal religious beliefs and said that America should be guided by "Christian values." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301536-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dinesh D'Souza and Christopher Hitchens debated the question "Is Christianity the Problem?" After speeches and rebuttals, the authors then questioned each other. Then they responded to questions from members of the audience. The debate was moderated by Marvin Olasky. Dinesh D'Souza is the author of [What's So Great About Christianity], published by Regnery Publishing. Christopher Hitchens is the author of [God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything], published by Twelve. Marvin Olasky, the King's College provost and [World] magazine editor-in-chief, is the author of [Compassionate Conservatism: What it is, What it Does, and How it Can Transform America], published by Free Press. The debate at King's College was sponsored by the Society for Ethical Culture, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI), and tothesource.org. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201727-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Author George Will talked about the history of the relationship between religion and American politics. Mr. Will addressed students and faculty at the John Danforth Center on Religion and Politics. He was introduced by former U.S. Senator John Danforth. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309763-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309763-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT From FreedomFest 2010 held at Bally's in Las Vegas, a debate on religion featured authors Dinesh D'Souza ([Life After Death]) and Steven Landsburg ([The Big Questions]). The debate was structured as a trial, with the authors acting as the attorneys and Stephen Moore acting as the judge. Charles Murray, Michael Shermer, Patrick Fagan, and Doug Casey acted as witnesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294549-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a structured debate which featured opening statements, rebuttal, closing statements, and questions from the audience, Ambassador Keyes and Professor Dershowitz debated the question, "Does Organized Religion Have the Answers to 21st Century Problems?" Among the points of contention were the influence of religion on the founding fathers, the relation between religion and morality, the Bible as a source of moral guidance, and the role of religion in public discourse and politics. In often heated debate in response to audience questions, participants addressed issues such as sexual orientation, civil rights, Christianity, and the role of government in making social policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159474-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany led a traditional liturgical funeral mass for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Following the arrival of dignitaries and celebrants, the Pope's simple cypress coffin was placed on the steps outside Saint Peter's Basilica where mass was delivered in several languages including Italian, Polish, German, and Latin. Portions of the mass, including Cardinal Ratzinger's homily on the late Pope's life and influence, were translated into English with a voiceover. The Sistine Choir sang throughout the service, which ended with pall bearers turning the coffin toward the crowd and the crowd shouting cheers of respect and "Saint John Paul" in Italian. The official U.S. delegation included President and Mrs. George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H. W. Bush, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Other dignitaries included heads of state, diplomats, and leaders of several faiths. The crowd of faithful gathered in the square and around Rome for both the mass and the public viewing in the days before the ceremony was estimated at several million people. The television coverage was provided by Vatican TV, including commentary in English by Archbishop John Foley (originally from Philadelphia), president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186189-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the role of religion in politics, focusing on religious issues in the 2012 presidential election. Among the topics they addressed were the influence of religious evangelicals, Mitt Romney's Mormon faith, and socials in the campaign. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304889-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304889-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stakelbeck asserts in his book that the Obama administration is concealing the true magnitude of the threat of terrorist attack on U.S. soil. He makes his case using interviews with covert operatives and people he says are terrorists with links to al-Qaeda. He also cites the existence of radical mosques and Islamic enclaves in the U.S. as proof of a high threat of another attack in the making. He talked with former U.S.Congressman from Iowa and radio host Fred Grandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299595-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The [New York Daily News] columnist tries to hold the liberal left and liberal media accountable for what she says is an assault on religion and the nation's heritage. The event was at the National Press Club in Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293436-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Berlinski talked about his book [The Devil's Delusion: Atheism and Its Scientific Pretensions]. The book argues that science has never been able to prove the nonexistence of a God or explain the start of the universe. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204696-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama military leaders, and clergy delivered remarks at a memorial service for the 13 people killed in a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 4. President Obama praised the victims for their service and said that the legacy of the dead will live beyond their "incomprehensible" slayings. The boots, helmets and rifles and service photographs of the slain soldiers were lined up before the podium where President Obama spoke, and family members of the dead wore white ribbons as they were escorted to seats at the ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289929-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289929-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Haidt presented his thoughts on the current political and social divisions that he contends separate the Left and the Right. The social psychologist examines the origins of these fissures and explains that people's moral intuition, the initial perceptions we have of others, propagates the idea that people who view the world differently from how we do are wrong. Mr. Haidt discussed how the populace can engage in a more civil debate on the issues of the day. He showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305046-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Catholic leaders spoke about an Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. They focused on the impact of the mandate on religious institutions and religious freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304319-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, held a hearing on the plight of Coptic Christians in Egypt and the political future of the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300653-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Frank Schaeffer talked about his mother, evangelical writer Edith Schaeffer, and the lasting impact that his family had on the Christian right and conservative politics. He read from his latest book, which is the conclusion his "God trilogy" of memoirs about the evangelical movement. He responded to questions from members of the audience at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303015-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Coverage of the Million Man March included open phones segments, live crowd shots, interviews with rally participants on the Mall, and speeches by African-American men from all walks of life, ending with a 2-1/2 hour speech by march organizer Minister Farrakhan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67630-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama and Vice President and Mrs. Biden attended the National Prayer Service in the National Cathedral. Spiritual leaders representing various religious traditions offered prayers for the country and the new president. The service also included devotional music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283503-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the annual congressional prayer breakfast, chaired by Senators Coleman and Pryor, legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on America. Senator Lieberman delivered a prayer for the nation and Admiral Mullen said a prayer for world leaders. Several congressional leaders, King Abdullah of Jordan, musician and activist known as Bono, and President Bush made remarks at the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191011-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sam Harris talked about his book [The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values]. He argues that most people are mistaken about the relationship between morality and the rest of human knowledge and seeks to tear down the wall between scientific facts and human values. He demonstrates that enough is known about the human brain and its relationship to events in the world to say that there are right and wrong answers to the most pressing questions of human life. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Texas Book Festival was held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program opens and closes with scenes from the festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295992-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295992-6 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Iman Aga Khan spoke on the importance of education to civil society, tolerance, and global citizenship. He was marking his Golden Jubilee as the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. This event, the annual International Baccalaureate Peterson Lecture, was held at North Atlanta High School, the oldest International Baccalaureate school in the U.S., to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204955-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204955-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Phyllis Schlafly talked about her book, [No Higher Power: Obama's War on Religious Freedom]. She responded to questions from students in the audience at the 19th annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit from the Allison Auditorium of the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307095-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307095-6 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Armstrong talked about her book [Islam: A Short History], published by Modern Library. The book traces the origins and growth of the Islamic faith from the revelations Muhammad received in the seventh century to the present. She also talked about how and why the faith is often misunderstood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159382-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159382-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Martha Nussbaum talked about her life, work, and career. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Martha Nussbaum is the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago Law School. She is author of 16 books on social justice, women's rights, and world citizenship, including: [Women and Human Development]; [Frontiers of Justice]; and [Liberty of Conscience: In Defense of America's Tradition of Religious Equality]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293912-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Reza Aslan and Sam Harris debated the future of religion and its role in society, moderated by Jonathan Kirsch. Topics included whether the Bible provides timeless prescriptions for daily life or if its inclusion of practices such as slavery preclude its ability to act as such a guide; the concept of the Koran as a perfect and immutable document; and whether Osama bin Laden's grievances with the United States are purely theological, or also social and political. The participants also discussed contemporary trends in Islam including whether or not Muslims are unique in their religious fervor. They responded to audience members' questions. Reza Aslan is the author of [No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam], published by Random House. Sam Harris is the author of [Letter to a Christian Nation], published by Knopf and [The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason], published by W.W. Norton and Company. Jonathan Kirsch is the author of [A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization], published by HarperSanFrancisco. The program "Can Religion and Reason be Reconciled?" was a presentation of "ALOUD at Central Library" by the Los Angeles Library Foundation in association with the Los Angeles Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196385-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT A panel of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judges heard oral arguments in [Johnson v. Poway Unified School District], which involved a teacher's free speech rights and the display of religious banners in a public school classroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299356-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton participated in the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel. In his remarks, the president stated, "It is important to reaffirm that in this nation where we have freedom of religion, we need not seek freedom from religion." Quoting from Professor Stephen Carter's book, "The Culture of Disbelief," the president stated that "we should all seek to know and to do God's will, even when we differ." Prior to the president's address, Mother Teresa addressed the audience and pleaded with them to "stop the killing" with regard to U.S. abortion policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54274-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT London's [Daily Mail] columnist and author of the book [The World Turned Upside Down: The Global Battle Over God, Truth and Power] Melanie Phillips explained how she believes the Western world has fallen into a soft totalitarianism by distorting truths, renewing hatred of Jews, and allowing rationality and science to dominate over spirituality and faith. The cult of Barack Obama, she said, is the greatest example of soft totalitarianism in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293656-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293656-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speakers at the second day of the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference included Glenn Beck, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Speakers discussed the 2012 presidential election, the portion of the 2010 health care law that requires some religious institutions to provide contraception coverage for women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306619-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Professor West talked about his career and his entire body of work and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Professor West has written or edited more than twenty books, on topics ranging from religion and philosophy to politics and race. His most recent books are [The Cornel West Reader] (1999) and [The African-American Century: How Black Americans Have Shaped Our Country], (2000, with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.) His first book, written in his 20s, was [Prophecy Deliverance!: An Afro-American Revolutionary Christianity] (1982). He has also written [Prophetic Fragments] (1988), [The American Evasion of Philosophy: A Genealogy of Pragmatism] (1989), [The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought] (1991), [Breaking Bread: Insurgent Black Intellectual Life] (1991, with bell hooks), [Beyond Eurocentrism and Multiculturalism] (1993, Volumes 1 & 2), [Race Matters] (1993), [Keeping Faith: Philosophy and Race in America] (1993), [White Screens, Black Images: Hollywood from the Dark Side] (1994, by James Snead, edited with Colin MacCabe), [Jews and Blacks: A Dialogue on Race, Religion, and Culture in America] (1995, with Michael Lerner), [The Future of the Race] (1996, with Henry Lewis Gates, Jr.), [Restoring Hope: Conversations on the Future of Black America] (1997), [The Future of American Progressivism: An Initiative for Political and Economic Reform] (1998, with Roberto Mangabeira Unger), and [The War Against Parents] (1998, with Sylvia Ann Hewlett). He is the editor of [Post-Analytic Philosophy] (1985, with John Rajchman), and [Struggle in the Promised Land] (1997, with Jack Salzman). In September 2001 Professor West released a spoken-word CD called "Sketches of My Culture." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168013-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Chopra and Leonard Mlodinow debated whether science or religion (spirituality) forms the best foundation for understanding the world. Tim Shriver moderated. They also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302673-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT