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Discussing "Father Roberts and Vatican III" and interviewing Richard Carbray, Howard Schomer, Joseph Sittler and Gordon Zahn
Discussing "Father Roberts and Vatican III" and interviewing Richard Carbray, Howard Schomer, Joseph Sittler and Gordon Zahn
Becoming a preacher was the last thing Reverend William Bell Glenesk ever had in mind. Glenesk found ministers and their sermons to be long and boring. The church, Glenesk said is very much like theatre and he wanted people to attend church or the gymnasium of God and to be a part of lots of music and dance.
Reverend Theo Kotze and Helen Kotze discuss race relations, religion, and their lives in South Africa. Includes an interview with Albert Luthuli. Includes a 35 second testing tone.
Even though unemployment is at 60% in Nicaraqua, and the people are very poor, Father Grant Gallup would rather live in Manaqua, Nicaraqua than in the United States. Gallup explained there are 600,000 shacks in Nicaraqua. In the US, police tear down shacks that the homeless build. According to Gallup, the press is freer in Nicaraqua as opposed to self-serving in the United States.
Reverend W. Alvin Pitcher and Dr. Richard Wade discuss how violence and civil disobedience intertwine with civil rights, economic differences, and the importance of education.
Rev. Arthur C. Bryant talks about changing the conditions of the modern farm worker because they work in dehumanizing conditions. Bryant also talks about the charges against him: the neglect of duty and the inability to conduct the pastoral office duties.
Rev. Raymond Exum and Marguerite Klimkowski discuss the merits of the Equal Rights Amendment by comparing the 14th amendment, reviewing other federal and state laws, and considering gender based discrimination.
Interviewing Norman Thomas on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Socialist Party leader and Presbyterian minister Norman Thomas discusses social progress, his political views, and where society is headed with Studs Terkel. This is the final part of his interview.
Former ex-nun Mary Harding was accused of being a part of a group that was going to overthrow the Bolivian government. At the 1st meeting with counsel from the American Embassy, Harding could barely walk because she was kicked and punched over and over for information. Harding spent 4 of the 5 weeks in prison in solitary confinement.
Jazz singer Kurt Elling discusses his musical influences, new and past music, and the path of his career.
Jonathan Spence, author and Yale University history professor, talks about his book "God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan." He discusses Hong Xiuquan who believed himself to be the son of God. Spence begins his interview explores how Christianity came to China and how Hong came into contact with its teachings. He explains Hong's belief that the Qing dynasty was an enemy government that needed to be overthrown which led to the Taiping Rebellion.
John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement. Includes interview with unknown Catholic man opposed to nuns' and priests' involvement. Includes song "It Isn't Nice" by Judy Collins.