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Gift Name: Bill Moyers Journal: The Conversation Continues softcover book

Donation Amount: $ 75

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Gift Name: Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason 3-DVD set

Donation Amount: $ 150

Description: Bill Moyers and many of the 21st century’s most influential writers and scholars take on the controversial and deeply personal issues of religion, politics, and their place in the modern world.

Episode 1: Salman Rushdie
The Indian-born author and president of the PEN American Center discusses the fatwâ against him for The Satanic Verses, the politicization of religion, and the implications for artists.

Episode 2: Mary Gordon & Colin McGinn
New York novelist Gordon discusses the role of belief in her life, work, and American culture, while British philosopher McGinn recounts his reliance on reason alone and his journey to unbelief.

Episode 3: Jeanette Winterson & Will Power
Winterson, a British author, and Power, an American playwright and rapper, explore the role of ancient myth to illuminate the human condition in their work.

Episode 4: Anne Provoost & David Grossman
What does it mean to be a "chosen people"? Dutch author Provoost and Israeli writer Grossman offer fresh viewpoints on the biblical stories of Noah and Samson, respectively.

Episode 5: Richard Rodriguez & Sir John Houghton
Two lifelong Catholics—American writer Rodriguez and British climatologist Houghton—face different challenges and yet persist in their faith.

Episode 6: Margaret Atwood & Martin Amis
Canadian novelist Atwood and British novelist Amis—both agnostics—explain the portrayal of fundamentalism in their works and its role in today’s world.

Episode 7: Pema Chödrön
Chödrön—author, Buddhist nun, and "Bodhisattva warrior"—recounts her spiritual journey and offers insights into ancient practices with particularly modern relevance.