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Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr. "How Does One Find Faith?"

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If you are interested in Buckley and Muggeridge and the question of faith, then this Firing Line interview will be immensely enlightening and enjoyable for you. And you should try to find the transcript which I have found in some of Muggeridge's books. Unfortunately, this DVD is an abridged version of the original one hour interview (which was presented after Firing Line was changed to a thirty minute format), and lasts for less than 30 minutes. It in simply incomprehensible that the original 1 hour interview should be cut into pieces like this, and it is for this reason that I give it the one star. The portion of the interview presented is great, but I certainly hope that future Firing Line DVDs have complete, not abridged programs.

In 1980, as a young medical student, I happened to catch this interview, and was spellbound by these heavyweights discussing one of life's most vital subjects. In something I had never before done, nor since, I paid for a transcript, which has been one of most prized possessions. It is now ragged around the edges, but I still re-read parts, and have oft quoted it. I am going to order the DVD now, but just wanted a few of you know how powerful are the thoughts of Muggeridge, and encourage you to do the same. One day, when they get a bit older, I would like to share both the transcipt and interview with my 5 children.

Tom W. Goggin, MD
Athens, GA

I watch this and can only think here's proof that the present is not always (or even often) better than the past. Compare this to any current talk show and you'll see what I mean. Truly, the fact that these are (finally) being made available on DVD is a godsend.