Program: #5102
Topic: Diversity
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)

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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
Chicago attorney, Azam Nizamuddin, is an American Muslim with a degree in theology from a Catholic university. For him, America is a beautiful mosaic of religions and cultures which, together, make us strong.

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Sermon Segment

 
Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite, President of Chicago Theological Seminary, says people are quick to point out where we as a society fall short – but what does a good society look like, and what help is the Christian faith in determining that?

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Interview Segment

 
Hosts Lillian Daniel and Daniel Pawlus in conversation with Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite, who says, "One of the things that I believe as a Christian and as a pastor, is you always have to lift it up to a higher law. It is important for people of faith to be good citizens, to obey the laws, but we have to always ask, at least ask the question: where is the higher law?

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Reflection Segment

 
Rabbi Michael Siegel says by acknowledging that diversity is part of God's larger plan, we are given the opportunity to see the person and not that which makes them different from us.

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