December 7, 2012

Haiti Priest Doctor; Richard Land on Religion and Society; Hanukkah Lamps

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December 7, 2012 Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Premiered December 07, 2012

December 7, 2012

We visit a Catholic priest who became a doctor to better help Haiti's poor children; interview Southern Baptist ethicist and prominent leader of the evangelical Christian right Richard Land on culture wars and spiritual revival; and take you to the Jewish Museum in New York City as Hanukkah begins to learn more about the traditions and history of lamps, menorahs, and the festival of lights.

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Father Rick Frechette became a physician to care for Haiti’s poor children.

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Haiti Priest Doctor

For centuries the Jewish festival of lights has dispelled the winter darkness.

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Hanukkah Lamps

For 25 years this Southern Baptist ethicist has spoken out on social and cultural issues.

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Richard Land on Religion and Society

Watch more of our interview about the tradition of Hanukkah lamps.

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Susan Braunstein Extended Interview

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This acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy.