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Date: 26 January 2012
Man Seeks God
When a health scare and the onset of middle age launched him into a deep spiritual crisis, Eric Weiner, a self-described “Confusionist,” started looking for answers in the world’s religions. Eight traditions and three years later, he’s still asking questions, and says he can't "ride off into the sunset with the deity of my dreams.” But he did settle on something. He calls it an "Ikea God" - a kind of religion mix tape, with some assembly required.
Eric Weiner, author of "Man Seeks God: My Flirtations with the Divine"
The Ethics of Drone Warfare
Begins at 32 min 15 sec
Drone warfare – dropping bombs remotely with the push of a button - is less expensive and less risky than traditional combat. And it's changing the rules about what it means to go to war. Two sides weigh the moral pros and cons of the new weapon of choice in the war against terrorism.
David Cortright, Director of Policy Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
Amitai Etzioni, professor of international affairs and sociology at The George Washington University.
Audio Postcard: The 2012 March for Life
Begins at 48 min 20 sec
Every year since 1974, hundreds of thousands of anti-abortion advocates have traveled from all over the country to Washington D.C. to be part of the March for Life. It’s a way to protest Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. For many marchers, it’s also a way to show their commitment to their faith. This year’s rally was on Monday, January 23rd. We spoke to some of the crowd about why they were there.
Produced by Ellen Rolfes
