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Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
In 2004, thirteen grandmothers from indigenous nations around the globe met out of a shared concern for the Earth. They formed an alliance, called the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, and traveled the Earth, the Amazon rainforest, the mountains of Mexico, North America, and at a private meeting with the Dalai Lama in India, to pray and share their vision to heal the Earth and promote peace.
3) End of life
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This program discusses care at the end of life, primarily focusing on pallative care of individuals and their families. The program's focus is on spiritual and supportive aspects of care rather than physical care. Information on the role and importance of advance care planning and advance directives is also presented.
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Through the comments of four professionals, the place of spirituality in the care of children and adolescents is explored in this video. Childhood and adolescent spirituality is discussed, including the impact of developmental stages on spirituality. Examples from practice are given to illustrate the importance of clinicians incorporating spirituality into their practice. How spiritual needs are manifested in children and adolescents is described,...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
With God Loves Uganda, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams (Music by Prudence) explores the role of the American Evangelical movement in fueling Uganda's terrifying turn towards biblical law and the proposed death penalty for homosexuality. Thanks to charismatic religious leaders and a well-financed campaign, these draconian new laws and the politicians that peddle them are winning over the Ugandan public. But these dangerous policies...
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Sky Burial follows the ritual of "jha-tor", the giving of alms to birds in a northern Tibetan monastery - where the bodies of the dead are offered to the vultures as a final act of kindness to living beings. At the Drigung Monastery lamas chant to call the consciousness from the body. Juniper incense is burned to summon the vultures. Special body breakers, or "rogyapas", unwrap the bodies and cut away the flesh. The bones are crushed and mixed with...
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This award-winning film addresses the emotional intersections of religious tradition, LGBTQ rights, and family ties. Reverend Frank Schaefer was put on trial in the United Methodist Church for officiating his son's same-sex wedding. At the beginning of his career, Schaefer had no intention of getting involved in the controversy over gay marriage in the Church. However, several years into Frank's ministry at a small church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania,...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to respectfully care for a diverse clientele by understanding their cultural differences. This program provides practical and effective methods of recognizing and dealing with the special needs of different cultures by adapting care techniques to the preferences of a diverse clientele including: ethical and religious beliefs, values and practices.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Join Bob and Larry and the rest of your favorite Veggies as they explore the Fruits of the Spirit attributes in three all-new stories: God Wants Us to Make Peace: Bob learns a valuable lesson in getting along. The Power of Love: the Veggie crew learns about the kind of love that is powerful.
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Caregiving involves not just the body and mind but also the spirit. Religious communities pay particular attention to enriching the spiritual component of their caregiving programs, each in its own way. Perhaps no other aspect of caregiving is as infinitely varied as the spiritual, and there is much to learn from every religious community - whether it is Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist or nondoctrinal. The groundbreaking PBS special And Thou Shalt...
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Filled with heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud humor, and powerful inspiration, it will continue to entertain families and movie-lovers of all ages. Four men, one calling: to serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they are fearless and confident, but at home, they face a challenge none of them is prepared to tackle: fatherhood. When tragedy hits home, they are left wrestling with their hopes, fears, and faith. Protecting the streets is...
14) Footloose
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When city-boy Ren McCormick finds himself in an uptight Midwestern town where dancing has been banned, he revolts with best friend Willard and the minister's daughter to change everyone's mind.
15) Higher ground
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"A tight-knit spiritual community is thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith"--Container.
16) Equality U
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Examining the complicated relationships between schools, religion, and human rights, Equality U is a feature-length documentary following a group of 33 young activists on the Soulforce Equality Ride, a first of its kind, two-month, cross-country tour to confront anti-gay discrimination policies at 19 conservative religious and military colleges. Against the backdrop of the Equality Ride, the film focuses on seven of the 'Equality Riders' and two courageous...
17) Higher ground
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A tight-knit spiritual community is thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith.
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The New Black boldy examines the controversial and challenging issues the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights. The film documents activists, families and clergy on both sides of the campaign to legalize gay marriage and examines homophobia in the black community’s institutional pillar—the black church and reveals the Christian right wing’s...
Series
Adventures in Odyssey volume 3
Pub. Date
℗2003, ©2004
Language
English
Description
When a mysterious treasure map appears in Odyssey, Mr. Whitaker, Dylan, Connie and Eugene set out on a dangerous journey that leads them to the caves of Qumran in Palestine. But a sinister Mr. Faustus and his cronies are also hot on the trail. Who will find the treasure first? Will it be for gold and riches, or something even better?
Series
Reading rainbow volume 129
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
This prayer of the Iroquois Indians celebrates the precious and rare gift of the natural world and the resources of the Earth. Other segments include: Visit a cranberry farm: LeVar visits a Maine cranberry farm and shows how cranberries are grown, and harvested ; Clay from the earth: a visit to Pueblo, AZ provides an introduction to the process and traditions of creating beautiful Pueblo pottery ; Planting a tree: kids in New York City tell about...
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