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"Moyers at his best" --Newsday
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"Intelligent and stimulating" --The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Renowned intellectuals discuss the role of religion in modern society
In a world where religion poisons some lives but gives profound purpose to others, how do we learn to live together? Join veteran journalist Bill Moyers (Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, Bill Moyers’ Journal) as he sits down with 12 noted writers and thinkers from a wide spectrum of beliefs to discuss their search for meaning. These frank, one-on-one conversations touch on the pressing issues in our post-9/11 world: the increasing politicization of faith, the perceived gulf between science and religion, the tension between tolerance and free expression, and more. Original voices such as Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie, Martin Amis, Mary Gordon, and climatologist Sir John Houghton add a personal dimension as they talk openly about their most heartfelt beliefs and how those beliefs inform their lives and work.
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
It's PBS. It's learning. Enjoyable. Sophisticated topics and conversation, but a vocabulary level understandable to most. Noted writers openly sharing their faith without preaching or demanding to be followed in their choice concerning faith (if they have one.) Some opinions you may relate to while others you will question. Each segment encounter will generate your own questions. My wife and I both would ask them aloud, as though the TV images could respond. It's that engaging.
SDH SUBTITLES provided in all 7 episodes. Episodes 2 to 6 comprises two separate ˝ hr discussions with different authors. Episode 1 and 7 each are about an hour and consist of only one interviewee. Text biographies are provided for each person Moyers talks with. Also a booklet gives episode summaries/self-questions, an explanation of PEN, statistical charts, and a multi-page explanation of `fundamentalism.'
Episode1: Salman Rushdie (India, atheist, PEN American Center Pres, author) religion & its political force
Episode 2: Mary Gordon (NYC, Catholic, author) modern martyrdom
............ Colin McGinn (UK, atheist, philosopher) Catholic turned atheist; reason not faith
Episode 3: Jeanette Winterson (UK, Pentecostal childhood, author) myth heros
............ Will Power (USA, playwright & rapper) hip-hop `flips' old to new relevance
Episode 4: Anne Provoost (Belgian, children's writer) view the Ark as seen by the drowning
............ David Grossman (Israel, Jewish, author) Samson and being `chosen people'
Episode 5: Richard Rodriguez (Mex/Amer, Catholic, author) peace facing death by prayer
............ Sir John Houghton (Wales, Evangelical, scientist) at peace with doubt and belief. His was my favorite line from the series: "I don't know." He must answer sometimes both as a believer and a scientist.
Episode 6: Margaret Atwood (Canada) & Martin Amis (UK), both agnostics, both write of fundamentalism without a personal faith. They are true fictionalists.
Episode 7: Pema Chodron (USA, Buddhist nun, author) calm mind; warm heart (Grace?)
An educational event for the lay person as well as those aspiring to higher levels. Non-threatening, enlightening.
SDH SUBTITLES provided in all 7 episodes. Episodes 2 to 6 comprises two separate ˝ hr discussions with different authors. Episode 1 and 7 each are about an hour and consist of only one interviewee. Text biographies are provided for each person Moyers talks with. Also a booklet gives episode summaries/self-questions, an explanation of PEN, statistical charts, and a multi-page explanation of `fundamentalism.'
Episode1: Salman Rushdie (India, atheist, PEN American Center Pres, author) religion & its political force
Episode 2: Mary Gordon (NYC, Catholic, author) modern martyrdom
............ Colin McGinn (UK, atheist, philosopher) Catholic turned atheist; reason not faith
Episode 3: Jeanette Winterson (UK, Pentecostal childhood, author) myth heros
............ Will Power (USA, playwright & rapper) hip-hop `flips' old to new relevance
Episode 4: Anne Provoost (Belgian, children's writer) view the Ark as seen by the drowning
............ David Grossman (Israel, Jewish, author) Samson and being `chosen people'
Episode 5: Richard Rodriguez (Mex/Amer, Catholic, author) peace facing death by prayer
............ Sir John Houghton (Wales, Evangelical, scientist) at peace with doubt and belief. His was my favorite line from the series: "I don't know." He must answer sometimes both as a believer and a scientist.
Episode 6: Margaret Atwood (Canada) & Martin Amis (UK), both agnostics, both write of fundamentalism without a personal faith. They are true fictionalists.
Episode 7: Pema Chodron (USA, Buddhist nun, author) calm mind; warm heart (Grace?)
An educational event for the lay person as well as those aspiring to higher levels. Non-threatening, enlightening.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By dlangler
Amazon Verified Purchase
Highly recommend for viewing singularly or in groups with discussion and contemplation.
I love Bill Moyers and was recently very excited when Amazon had his Power of Myth series with Joseph Campbell newest release at a Great Price. Then when I saw this newer series with Bill Moyers entitled "Faith and Reason" at a great price, I ordered it and just received it and immediately started watching it. So far, it is mesmerizing. Bill Moyers is one of our greatest Journalist and his interviews seem effortless. However, he is very knowledgeable and this can be seen in his questions and interplay with the person being interviewed.
It is a must have "collectable" series at an extraordinary price. I was a University Administrator when educational media like this came out much more expensively than they are available now. This series is easily watched over and over again through the years. With each watch, new insights and thoughts will be very stimulating. Such is the pursuit of knowledge and ideas and the many rewards of being able to think and express as human beings. Very inspirational and reminder of our precious gifts of life and miraculous bodies including the Marvelous Brain. Please don't be afraid to exercise your body and mind regularly. The rewards are EXTRAORDINARY.
This series furthers understanding of our worldwide "connectedness" which is crucial to have compassion as our daily focus. May we all continue to feel and practice daily compassion with loving/kindness. Series like this one help shed light on ideas to expand worldwide needed awareness.
I love Bill Moyers and was recently very excited when Amazon had his Power of Myth series with Joseph Campbell newest release at a Great Price. Then when I saw this newer series with Bill Moyers entitled "Faith and Reason" at a great price, I ordered it and just received it and immediately started watching it. So far, it is mesmerizing. Bill Moyers is one of our greatest Journalist and his interviews seem effortless. However, he is very knowledgeable and this can be seen in his questions and interplay with the person being interviewed.
It is a must have "collectable" series at an extraordinary price. I was a University Administrator when educational media like this came out much more expensively than they are available now. This series is easily watched over and over again through the years. With each watch, new insights and thoughts will be very stimulating. Such is the pursuit of knowledge and ideas and the many rewards of being able to think and express as human beings. Very inspirational and reminder of our precious gifts of life and miraculous bodies including the Marvelous Brain. Please don't be afraid to exercise your body and mind regularly. The rewards are EXTRAORDINARY.
This series furthers understanding of our worldwide "connectedness" which is crucial to have compassion as our daily focus. May we all continue to feel and practice daily compassion with loving/kindness. Series like this one help shed light on ideas to expand worldwide needed awareness.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By RJ REMEIKA
Amazon Verified Purchase
Hoo rah for Bill Moyer
His video CDs and DVDs are worth every penny. I wanted his Faith and Reason when it was first released some years ago but at $140.00 or so it was more than I wanted to pay. At its lower price I jumped at the chance. This release covers some religions without the holy-holy arm waving of many such talks. Try it. Share it with your family and friends. Little to no proselytizing.
His video CDs and DVDs are worth every penny. I wanted his Faith and Reason when it was first released some years ago but at $140.00 or so it was more than I wanted to pay. At its lower price I jumped at the chance. This release covers some religions without the holy-holy arm waving of many such talks. Try it. Share it with your family and friends. Little to no proselytizing.
