Ian Buruma, author of the new book “Taming the Gods: Religion and Democracy on Three Continents,” speaks with Welton about how religious groups adjust to the norms of liberal, secular society.
Dan Fleshler, author of “Transforming America’s Israel Lobby” and board member of Americans for Peace Now, explores the growing rift among Jewish-Americans about Israel’s policy towards the Palestinians.
Paul Baumann helps Welton explore the question: will Catholic schools, which have long educated students regardless of religious affiliation, admit students of parents in same-sex unions? Welton on how the often destructive anger among Americans should be channelled for the common good.
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