Christianity and Politics

     

CUBA: THREE FAITH PERSPECTIVES

VT3071
This video shows in dramatic interview how three Cuban Christians practice their faith in the wake of the Cuban revolution. Ysel Pérez is a Methodist laywoman who remained in Cuba after Castro came to power. The Rev. Carlos Ham-Stanard, only two when the revolutions began, is secretary of the Presbyterian Reformed Church in Cuba. The Rev. Tony Ramos is now a Baptist professor in Miami. Their stories lay rest many myths and raise significant questions for Christians in North America.
30min
Church Use Permitted

FUNDAMENTALISMS OBSERVED- FIGHTING BACK

VT1143
This three-part series explores the rise and impact of fundamentalisms in three religions - Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. These programs examine the personal, social, and political aspects of fundamentalism.
Tape 1 of 3.
This video explores diverse aspects of Christian fundamentalism in the United States. Charles Colson, Bob Jones of Jones University and Randal Terry, head of the anti-abortion group,Operation Rescue,are featured.
58min
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GLORY AND THE POWER SERIES

GOLDEN RULE POLITICS: RECLAIMING THE RIGHTFUL ROLE OF FAITH IN POLITICS

DVD0497
This DVD offers an antidote to the prevailing myth that GOP stands for "God's Only Party." Rooted in the theological conviction that God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat, that neither party is thoroughly moral nor completely immoral, this DVD explores the rightful role of faith in politics through interviews that clergy and politicians in Alabama, Missouri and Tennessee. It expands the moral agenda from the narrow list of issues prioritized by the Christian Right to the fuller expression of issues found in the Christian tradition, beginning with the Biblical priority of doing justice.
36min (6 session, 4-8 min/session)
Baptist Center for Ethics; EcuFilm
2007
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HOT TALK-STARTER SERIES PART 7

VT1511
Tape 7 of 8. Issues in this video are: 1.Dysfunctional Families; 2.Morals/Ethics; 3.Sexual Abstinence; 4.Prayer in School. Note: Leader's should review each segment to determine appropriateness of content for their students. If a topic is too sensitive, skip it and go on to another topic. Each lesson stands alone and the lessons can be done in any order.
30min
1993
Church Use Permitted

진노의 잔: 소설 본 회퍼

KBK0021
Glazener, Mary; 권영진 옮김
미국에 사는 저자가 10년 이상 독일을 오가며 디트리히 본회퍼와 관련된 방대한 자료들을 모으고 생존자들을 인터뷰하면서 저술한 디트리히 본회퍼의 전기소설이다. 나치 정권에 대한 저항운동에 가담, 히틀러 정권을 전복하려는 단체를 알게 되면서 치열한 저항운동을 벌여온 본 회퍼의 신앙, 사랑, 교회, 투옥, 그리고 죽음과 그의 가족 이야기가 소설형식으로 담겨져 있다. (본회퍼 탄생 100주년 기념판)
English Title: The Cup of Wrath; Published by Smyth & Helwys Publishing in 1992.

PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VT3132
Tape 7:
Introduction: A brief history lesson on religion and the public schools
1. Supreme Court decisions
2. Proponents of prayer and religion in public schools
3. The Bible on prayer
4. A bit of clarification on what can and cannot happen in public schools
Conclusions - Where will America's children meet God?
25min
2002
Church Use Permitted

RELIGION AND POLITICS

VT0711
Tape 5 of 6.
Does the political and religious debate between conservative and liberal Christians have any basis in the Bible? Was Jesus conservative, liberal or a politically radical peasant?
30min
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SCRIPTURES ALIVE 1 SERIES

RELIGIOUS COALITIONS AND THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH

VT1452
Tape 6 of 6.
It explores current attempts by conservative Christian organizations to change the face of U.S. politics, and their effect on the faithful.
30min
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SCRIPTURES ALIVE SERIES 3

SALT OF THE EARTH: PALESTINIAN CHRISTIANS IN THE NORTHERN WEST BANK

DVD0272
Living as religious minorities in turbulent times, nine Palestinian Christians share their faith, hopes and challenges in this series of documentary short films. This film grew out of a desire among their Palestinian neighbors to share their stories and a desire among Christians in the West to hear them. This DVD is in Arabic with optional English subtitles. This very powerful documentary shows how difficult and dangerous everyday life can be for Palestinian Christians. Nine segments are: 1.Advent; 2.The Wall; 3.A Mantle; 4.Life; 5.Exile; 6.Resurrection; 7.The Garden; 8.The Cross; 9.Message to America
15-20min/seg
Salt Films
2005
Church Use Permitted

SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, THE

VT3133
Tape 8:
Introduction:
1. How do Christians decide what is right and wrong?
2. What is the role of the Christian, and the Church, in influencing the culture?
3. What is the relationship between the Church and the State?
25min
2002
Church Use Permitted