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Roger Ross Williams explores the role of the American Evangelical movement in fueling Uganda's terrifying turn towards biblical law and the proposed death penalty for homosexuality. Thanks to charismatic religious leaders and a well-financed campaign, these draconian new laws and the politicians that peddle them are winning over the Ugandan public. But these dangerous policies and the money that fuels them are coming from American's largest megachurches....

Filmed on location, Biblical Treasures of Turkey begins in Instanbul and marvels over Byzantine works of art and archaeological wonders such as the bones of St. John the Baptist. Then a sequence on Ataturk takes a revealing look at the father of modern Turkey. Stepping outside the fabulous palace of Dolmabache, we cross the Bosphorus (Bosporus) to begin our search for the Biblical Treasures of Turkey. Travel over mountains and valleys as if riding...

Traces the history of Biblical canon and interpretation from the Hebrew scriptures to modern times. Presented with wit and charm by popular writer and archaeologist John Romer. This provocative series explores the fascinating and often surprising history of the Bible. Searching the archaeological record, John Romer uncovers the motives and methods of those who have told the sacred story, attacked it, and transformed it throughout history. Contains...

Reverend Dave is called to defend a group of Christian homeschooling families. He finds himself taken aback by the interference of the government and believing that their right to educate their children is a freedom worth fighting for. Reverend Dave is called to Washington DC to testify in a landmark congressional hearing that will determine the future of religious freedom in our country for years to come.

"Jon Terrell Carson loves to worship God, but his way of showing it is a bit unconventional which creates conflict in his church to the point where the members of the congregation petition and have him removed from the church. Jon's Bishop sends him to a new church that better fits his style of worship and the new congregation loves Jon. However, there are some unresolved issues at his new church home that cause new problems for Jon."--Container.

Greenleaf World Ministries is more than just a house of worship, it is the center of a community, and a duplicitous life. Although the family business is religion, the Greenleaf family and their business practices are not without sin. Yet amidst the mayhem and deception, the power of something greater exists, calling all to test their faith.

"The Unbelievers follows renowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss across the globe as they speak publicly about the importance of science and reason encouraging others to cast off antiquated religious and in the modern world politically motivated approaches toward important current issues"--Cover.

The city of Ba Sing Se holds something for everyone. But Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph are more than just tourists. The four reunite with Appa as the Princess Azula tries to take over the city. Now it's up to Aang and his friends to save the kingdom before it falls to the Fire Nation.

When a hostile nation threatens to enslave the Water, Earth, and Air Nations, a reluctant and irresponsible boy must face his destiny as the Avatar, the Chosen One who can restore the world order. This adventure, set in a fantastical Asian-influenced world, follows the story of Aang, the Chosen One, who must forgo his selfish wandering to learn to master his latent powers over the four elements. "Pirates, rebels, the Fire Nation, and feuding tribes...

In this chapter two different notions, on how each empire saw the world converge and yet differ in one equally important aspect for both cultures: religion.