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Scientology and Me

Religion | 17 May, 2012 | 3 Comments | 51 mins

This 2007 British documentary was made to try and see if Scientology was becoming more mainstream. But it gained controversy due to the reporters use of the word cult and the Church of Scientology's damnation of the film.  The Church even tried to convince the British Parliament to ban the film unsuccessfully. If they tried[...]

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Mysteries of the Bible

Religion | 16 May, 2012 | No Comments |

Confirmed as the literal word of God by some and a compelling artifact by others, the Bible has shaped Western history of more than 2,000 years.

For ages, it has provided a rich treasury of tradition, ritual, and mystery that has engaged scholars much as it has guided the faithful. After thousands of years of study[...]

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The Thinking Atheist

Religion | 15 May, 2012 | No Comments | 2 mins

From the author: The use of satire, research and common sense, common sense explores questions about God.

A former Christian 30 years, ultimately, found that religion, faith and writing had no real answers, especially in light (bright) scientific discoveries and the truth of Evolution by Natural Selection.

Having an insider's view of Christianity, I use my skills[...]

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The Buddha

Religion | 14 May, 2012 | No Comments | 116 mins

This PBS documentary by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha's life, a journey especially relevant for our times disturbing violent change and spiritual confusion.

It features the work of some of the world's greatest artists and sculptors through two millennia, has represented the life of Buddha in[...]

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Prayers Answered

Religion | 12 May, 2012 | No Comments | 29 mins

On the invitation and prayers of tribal leaders, the Dalai Lama travels to a poor and remote Muslim village at the India Pakistan border. More than a symbolic gesture, the visit results in an invitation by the Dalai Lama to provided a modern education to children from the village while insuring their religious and cultural[...]

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God’s Next Army

Religion | 10 May, 2012 | 1 Comment | 55 mins

Next Army investigates God Patrick Henry College (PHC), created five years ago in Virginia, near Washington DC. Its mission is to train young fundamentalist Christians to become the next generation of cultural leaders and politicians in the United States. Despite the separation of church and state enshrined in the Constitution of the United States, with[...]

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Meetings With Remarkable Men: Gurdjieff

Religion | 05 May, 2012 | No Comments | 102 mins

Self-observation brings man to the realization of the need for self-change. And in observing himself a man notices that self-observation brings about certain changes in their internal processes.

He begins to understand that self-observation is an instrument of self-change, half awake.

In 1920, there appeared a man unknown in Europe, having lived through some extraordinary experiences in[...]

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The Life of Muhammad

Religion | 03 May, 2012 | No Comments | 41 mins

In the first pioneer of British television, this series of three lists presented by Rageh Omaar the life of Muhammad, a man who - for the million and a half Muslims around the world - is the last messenger and prophet of God.

The Seeker. In a journey that is both literal and historical, and from[...]

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The Story of Lord Buddha

Religion | 01 May, 2012 | No Comments | 44 mins

The Buddha, the founder of the great religious philosophy of Buddhism, lived in northern India over 2500 years ago and was known as Siddhattha (Siddhartha = one, whose purpose has been achieved). Gautama (Sanskrit = Gautama) was his family name. His father, King Suddhodana, ruled over the land of the Sakya in Kapilavatthu on the[...]

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Undercover Mosque

Religion | 29 Apr, 2012 | 2 Comments | 48 mins

The British Prime Minister Tony Blair recently described tolerance as' what makes Britain Britain, but extensive research in this office reveals how a message of hatred and segregation spread across the UK and examines how is influenced by the religious establishment of Saudi Arabia.

Dispatches has investigated a number of mosques run by high profile national[...]

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Who’s Got God’s Millions?

Religion | 28 Apr, 2012 | 10 Comments | 50 mins

Robert Llewellyn tries to discover which of the four world's major monotheistic religions have the most money. His journey takes him from the cathedral of Canterbury to the Vatican and Israel, as the bids for the calculation of income and assets of the Anglican Communion, the Catholic Church, Judaism and Islam. As an atheist, I always[...]

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The History of Angels

Religion | 26 Apr, 2012 | 1 Comment | 51 mins

Documentary on the history of angels, and their influence on mankind and society, both past and modern times. Includes interviews and information on the personal experience of people with the angels, as spiritual guides.

The origin of angels in the story is quite complicated to understand, because of the angels or similar beings spirit is within[...]

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Clash of the Gods

Religion | 26 Apr, 2012 | 1 Comment | 445 mins

Clash of the Gods is a documentary series that premiered in 2009 at the History Channel. The program covers many of the old Greek and Norse gods, monsters and heroes like Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.

1. Zeus - The story of Zeus and the way Olympic athletes took to defeat the Titans and[...]

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True Stories: Defamation (What is anti-Semitism today?)

Religion | 22 Apr, 2012 | 25 Comments | 2 mins

The True Stories strand, which showcases the best international feature documentaries, continues with Yoav Shamir's controversial, personal exploration which asks, "What is anti-Semitism today?" Is it a real and continuous danger that requires eternal vigilance or a tactic used by right-wing Zionists to discredit and cow their[...]

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For the Bible Tells Me So

Religion | 17 Apr, 2012 | No Comments | 5 mins

We meet five Christian families, each with a gay son or lesbian. Parents talk about their marriages and go to church, the childhood of their children and go out, their reactions and changes over time. The stories told by these nine parents and four adult children alternate with talking heads - Protestant and Jewish theologians -[...]

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Secret Files of the Inquisition

Religion | 14 Apr, 2012 | No Comments | 247 mins

Based on previously secret documents unpublished European Archives including the Vatican secret archives of the Inquisition unveils the incredible true story of 500 years of struggle of the Catholic Church to remain the world's only true Christian religion.

Shot in high definition, this series of runs 4 hours of medieval France in Episode 1, 15th century[...]

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The Third Jihad

Religion | 12 Apr, 2012 | No Comments | 74 mins

The Third Jihad, the new offering from the producers of the fascinating documentary film, Obsession, explores the existence of radical Islam in the U.S. and emerging risk homegrown jihad that this poses to national security, the Western freedoms and way of life American.

The film, which is narrated by Dr. M. devout American Muslim Zuhdi Jasser,[...]

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