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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

This acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy.

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Nativity Scene Tradition
7:24
The holiday tradition of displaying scenes from Christ's birth is alive and well.
Hanukkah
1:43
Hanukkah is a holiday celebrating the revolt of the Jews against the Syrians in Jerusalem.
AIDS and the African American Church
9:27
If a pastor discusses safe sex, is it condoning behavior that the Bible forbids?
Drug Testing on Children
6:21
Do the benefits of enrolling children in clinical trials outweigh the risks?
Right Not to Be Born
3:26
The French government has passed a bill clarifying that there is no right to not be born.
The Legacy of Howard Thurman: Mystic and Theologian
7:39
People are rediscovering the importance of Howard Thurman in the Civil Rights movement.
Prayer with Cantor Abraham Lubin
2:55
The cantor leads the congregation in sung prayer, pleading for God's forgiveness.
Religious Response to America's Tragedy
15:32
Can we forgive those responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11?
Religious Reaction to Terrorism
8:51
For many Americans, the most compelling response to the September 11 attacks was prayer.
Sukkot 2001
1:55
Rabbi Kenneth Cohen of Bethesda, Maryland talks about the messages and meaning of Sukkot.
Prayer Service for Aid Workers in Afghanistan
4:01
A prayer service is held at the home church of two aid workers detained in Afghanistan.
Moral Implications of U.S. Anti-Terrorism Policies
7:30
R&E discusses the US response to the September 11th attacks with foreign policy experts.
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