Battling an American Icon
Two Muslim cola companies battle Coca-Cola, an American icon. Their dreams are motivated by politics and religion, not money. American products have
In God We Trust: History of Religion in America
The role played by religion in the United States is nothing new. Religion has been a major component of the American cultural landscape since the
Series: History Of Religion In America
Subject: sociology, society, religion, religion, history of, religion in America, church, services, Protestants, Protestantism
Transcript: narrator: the enormous role played by religion in the u. S. is certainly nothing new. in fact, religion has been a major component of the american
Religion and America's Role in the World: An Anthology
Since its debut, Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly has set itself apart from the mainstream media by providing in-depth coverage and analysis of national
Subject: Religion and international relations
Transcript: the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. >> Americans, I think, are uncomfortable with just naked self-interest. Even though we know self
In God We Trust: Changing Concepts of Spirituality
Not only are most Americans more tolerant of religious diversity than ever before but, in a growing number of cases, their concept of spirituality
Series: Introduction To Religion
Subject: sociology, society, religion, religious, spirituality, tolerance, diversity, Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, church, God, faith
Transcript: narrator: not only are most americans more tolerant of religious diversity than ever before, but in a growing number of cases, their concept of
Growing Pains: Middle Colonies--A Diverse Melting Pot, The
Perhaps the most lasting legacy of the Quakers is religious toleration, not a common notion in the 17th century. The practical benefit of encouraging religious toleration is that it makes it very easy to populate your colony. The middle colonies are...
Series: American History
Transcript: toleration is held to be a terrible idea. why if you tolerate all different kinds of religion, you "open the door for error," the puritans would say. and so it
Divergent Paths: Great Awakening, The
As the 1700s begin, a new force-the spirit of enlightenment with its emphasis on science and reason- competes with the religious messages of George Whitfield and the first Great Awakening. The movement surfaces in the mid-Atlantic colonies and soon ...
Series: American History
Transcript: he is also a fellow who has a very keen interest in acting And no inconsiderable thespian skills. Whitfield appears on american shores in the late 1730
What Do You Do When You See a Blind Person?
Through the entertaining experiences of Mark Johnson, a computer programmer who is blind, and Dave Simon, a computer salesman who is not, this video demonstrates simple ways to provide assistance, if needed, to someone who is blind or visually impai...
Contributor(s): American Foundation for the Blind
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
Mysticism and the perennial philosophy: Huston Smith speaks
Huston Smith has devoted his life to study of the ineffable experience. This program opens windows of understanding into the renowned mystic philosopher’s unceasing quest for truth about the ultimate nature of reality as he shares the story of his...
Contributor(s): American Public Television
Subject: Religion
Transcript: other religions. Huston Smith published a well known text on world religions back in 1958. In this program, we explore the views of this mystic
Macgillivray - Religion, Sexual Orientation, and School Policy (2008)
PDF text: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, 43: 29�44, 2008
Copyright C American Educational Studies Association
ISSN: 0013-1946 print / 1532-6993 online
DOI: 10
Right Turn: Population and Political Shifts
During the 1970's, population density in the United States begins to shift from the old industrial belt of the Northeast to the booming sunbelt of the Southwest. The country is also experiencing the beginnings of a major religious revival, from evan...
Series: American History
Subject: Rise of the New American Right, The
Transcript: , eastern religions, and to new forms of new age spirituality. there was this tremendous upsurge of religious enthusiasm among the evangelical christian