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Religious Diversity in America
November 1, 2001
Huston Smith professor, religion, Syracuse
Diana Eck professor, comparative religion, Harvard

Huston Smith and Diana Eck discuss the changing landscape of religion in America, the most religiously diverse nation in the world. In their new books, internationally recognized authority on world religions, Huston Smith, and Harvard University professor of comparative religion, Diana Eck, discuss the changing landscape of religion in America and beyond.

Culture & Identity
Diana Eck | Huston Smith | Jewish | Christian | Muslim | Spirituality & Religion | Buddhist
WGBH
Cambridge Forum
Pinker and Goldstein: Science, Fiction, and God
Steven Pinker
01:23:00
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, philosopher and author of the new novel 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, discusses mind-body problems with her husband, Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker.
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge II
Robert Labaree
00:45:11
Following a panel discussion about cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries, an ensemble of Jewish and Muslim vocalists and instrumentalists play examples of relevant musical repertoire.
The Case for God
Karen Armstrong
Comparative religion scholar Karen Armstrong presents The Case for God.
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge I
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol
00:48:51
A panel of scholars speak on cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries. This event was produced by the DUNYA Organization, under the direction of Mehmet Ali Sanlikol.
Using Soft Power in Pakistan (Part 1)
John F. Tierney
00:52:57
Foreign relations and health care experts discuss how increased US assistance to Pakistan could make a real difference in improving the lives of the people at the grass roots. The panel outlines the state of Pakistani health and education, and discusses Pakistan's major challenges in health care.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Middle East
Tzipi Livni
01:10:31
Tzipi Livni, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the State of Israel, shares her experiences as the highest ranking woman in Israel since Golda Meir.
Image of Why Religion Matters: The Fate of the Human Spirit in an Age of Disbelief
Author: Huston Smith
Publisher: HarperOne (2002)
Binding: Paperback, 304 pages
Image of The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions
Author: Huston Smith
Publisher: HarperOne (1991)
Binding: Paperback, 399 pages
Image of The Illustrated World's Religions: A Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions
Author: Huston Smith
Publisher: HarperOne (1995)
Binding: Paperback, 256 pages
Image of Buddhism: A Concise Introduction
Author: Philip Novak, Huston Smith
Publisher: HarperOne (2004)
Binding: Paperback, 256 pages
Image of A New Religious America: How a "Christian Country" Has Become the World's Most Religiously Diverse Nation
Author: Diana L. Eck
Publisher: HarperOne (2002)
Binding: Paperback, 432 pages
Image of Encountering God: A Spiritual Journey from Bozeman to Banaras
Author: Diana L. Eck
Publisher: Beacon Press (2003)
Binding: Paperback, 276 pages
Image of Darsan: Seeing the Divine Image in India
Author: Diana L. Eck
Publisher: Columbia University Press (1998)
Binding: Paperback, 97 pages
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