God's Warriors

CNN Exclusive Report on Religious Fundamentalism

in Judiasm, Islam and Christianity

I watched the first of three reports from Christiane Amanpour on CNN last night entitled "God's Warriors. Last night's show was on Jewish Warriors, in particular radical Zionists in Israel. I found it thoughtful and well done. She's not aiming to cover the diverse perspectives and worldviews held by Jewish believers (or Moslems or Christians) rather focusing on Extremists. You can see more about the show on the CNN page HERE. (the Site includes Video bits from the show). Rory Gilmore would be proud of her reporting.

Watching last night I kept remembering a quote from Sam Harris in Letter to A Christian Nation, in which he claims that all religious belief leads to such violent, quasi-fascist fundamental extremism. Can't agree with that. But I'm glimpsing how an intelligent person might make such a conclusion. We'll have to see what comes to mind tonight and tomorrow. The shows are made to be discussed.

Tonight's Show
Moslem Warriors
Wed., 8/22
6-8pm and again 9-11pm
on CNN

Tomorrow's Show
Christian Warriors
(aka Fundamentalists seeking political power in the USA)
Thursday, 8/23
6-8pm and again 9-11pm
on CNN

I'm taping the shows and thinking about showing them in the next two months at our church for discussion times. Would that interest you? If so leave me a comment saying what time/day would work for your schedule.