Faith & Reason

Over the years, Bill Moyers has become widely known for his thoughtful inquiries into the worlds of religion, faith and reason — with help from some of the leading theologians and enlightening thinkers of our time.

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James Cone
Bill discusses symbolism of the cross and lynching tree with theologian James Cone.
Jonathan Miller of PBS's "A Brief History of Disbelief"
Bill talks with British intellectual, Jonathan Miller, about his upcoming PBS series on religion, "A Brief History of Disbelief.
Pema Chödrön
Buddhist nun

EXPLORE Faith & Reason

NPR: “The Death of Facts in an Age of ‘Truthiness’”

April 30, 2012 | We're Not Making This Up!

Chicago Tribune columnist Rex Huppke, who wrote a eulogy for facts, explains the circumstances of their death.

Web Extra: Ross Douthat on Religion in Politics

April 20, 2012

The conservative columnist argues that President Obama is engaged in a “high stakes political fight” with Catholicism. Continue reading

Ross Douthat on Modern Christian ‘Heretics’

April 20, 2012

Conservative columnist Ross Douthat argues traditional Christianity has failed to keep polarizing cultural combatants and influencers in check. Continue reading

Full Show: The Case for Old-School Faith & Politics

April 20, 2012 | Moyers & Company

Two popular political writers share how American liberalism and Christianity have gone off the rails — and the implications for American democracy. Continue reading

Televangelist and best-selling author, Joel Osteen, right, and his wife, Victoria, left. In his book Bad Religion, Ross Douthat calls Osteen's prosperity gospel a heresy. (AP/Jessica Kourkounis)

Excerpt: Preaching the Prosperity Gospel

April 20, 2012

In an excerpt from his book, Ross Douthat says preacher Joel Osteen embodies “the refashioning of Christianity to suit an age of abundance.” Continue reading