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Discussing the book "Fixes" (published by Doubleday) with the author Eugene Kennedy.
Edwin T. Buehrer, a Unitarian minister, discusses Unitarianism, his book "Changing Climate of Religion", and human problems. They also discuss humanity, religion, life on other planets, science, and the universe. Includes a clip of Arthur C. Clarke speaking about the universe and life on other planets. Includes a clip of a boy talking about who he thinks God is. Includes a clip of a boy talking about the fall of Rome.
Reverend Will B. Dunn and Mother Teresa are among the many subjects of Doug Marlette's book, "There's No Business Like Soul Business." Marlette explained his cartoons are either political or they deal with the religious right and race relations. The majority of the interview consists of Marlette and Studs Terkel reading lines from the cartoons in the book.
Dorothy and Henry Kraus describe how they discovered an entire European collection of church-located woodcarvings depicting a wide variety of scenes crafted by local artisans. Hundreds of years of political, religious, and social events shaped the portrayals, and they explore many of the illustrations in their book, focusing on the themes of labor, animals, and religion. They marvel at the skill and craftsmanship and observe that the works can be a rich source of primary research material for modern scholars.
A hostage negotiator for the Archbishop of Canterbury, Waite was himself taken hostage in Lebanon in 1987 and held for 1,760 days.
Discussing the book "The word remains: the life and death of Bishop Oscar Romeo" with the author James R. Brockman, S. J.
Program includes an excerpt from the "Joy Street" series.