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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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Military Chaplains
7:17
How did military chaplains help American troops prepare in the wake of September 11?
Civil Liberties
7:21
How far is too far in regards to the invasion of privacy for the sake of safety?
New York State of Mind
6:43
New Yorkers are finding different ways of coping with the tragic events of 9/11.
Gay Priests
10:17
Scandals in the Catholic church provoked questions about the sexual orientation of clergy.
Teen Girls & Sex
8:45
How does sexual content in the media affect the development of pre-teenage girls?
Celibacy in the Priesthood
7:51
Should the Catholic requirement that priests be celibate be made optional?
Security and Privacy
8:12
How much surveillance is appropriate, and when does it become an invasion of privacy?
Interview with Peter Steinfels
2:29
Bob Abernethy discusses the Catholic Church abuse scandal with columnist Peter Steinfels.
Update on Cardinal Meeting at Vatican
3:23
A group of cardinals and bishops met in Rome to discuss the church’s sexual abuse crisis.
Exploring Religious America
18:47
Part one of a five-part series: How religious are Americans, and how are they religious?
Exploring Religious America: American Protestants
20:26
Part two of a five-part series: the beliefs and practices of America’s Protestants.
Exploring Religious America: Catholicism in America
19:56
Part three of a five-part series: The experience of being Roman Catholic in America.
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