Religion & Politics

Series produced by Hold That Thought

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In collaboration with the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Hold That Thought delves into two topics considered "not fit for polite conversation."

Discover current and historical cases in which these two emotional subjects overlap, including debates over birth control, the economics of oil, and more.


7 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Professor Hayrettin Yucesoy explores the turbulent political and religious climate of the medieval Islamic world.

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  • Added: Dec 18, 2014
  • Length: 09:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Political scientist James Gibson investigates the connections between political intolerance and religion.

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  • Added: Dec 18, 2014
  • Length: 09:48
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Historian David Hollinger discusses the split between the Evangelical and Ecumenical branches of the Protestant church.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2014
  • Length: 12:13
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Historian David Hollinger discusses the long-lasting influence of liberal Protestantism. Though conservative Evangelicals get more media attention,...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2014
  • Length: 10:12
Caption: Mitt Romney speaking to supporters at a grassroots early voting rally in Mesa, Arizona, Credit: Flickr: Gage Skidmore
Laurie Mafflly-Kipp discusses how the Mormon faith and politics have intertwined throughout American history.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2014
  • Length: 11:00
Caption: Underwood & Underwood, Credit: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
R. Marie Griffith discusses the how debates from the 1920s over birth control relate to religious and political controversies today.

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  • Added: Oct 15, 2014
  • Length: 12:00
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Darren Dochuk discusses oil, religion, and the political and economic effects of one man's faith and friendship.

  • Added: Oct 15, 2014
  • Length: 13:05