Beyond Theology
Church and State (#102)
Explore the most fundamental principles of our democracy and the founding father's intensions. [26 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
Series Description: BEYOND THEOLOGY addresses topics related to contemporary spiritual belief, values and emerging world views. Throughout the series, noted scholars and theologians provide their thoughts, insights and analysis about religion and spirituality. Ten half-hour episodes explore the history and development of the separation of church and state, notions of divinity, reconciling evolutionary theory and the Bible, the challenges confronting humanity and the changing representations of God.
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