In God's Name

Thanks to Linda Ward Selbie for the link.

http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/dispatches/in+gods+name/2206647

Dispatches explores the growth and increasing influence of Christian fundamentalists.

In God's Name

As the Human Fertilisation and Embryo Bill continues its way through Parliament, David Modell follows some of the leading members of Christian pressure groups as they attempt to win converts and convince MPs to base laws on Biblical beliefs.

Hard-line Christian activists are now mobilising believers in an attempt to make an impact on society nationally. Followers believe abortion and homosexuality should be illegal, there should be no sex before marriage and that the law of blasphemy should be strictly enforced.

They say the Bible is the definitive word of God and is literally true and are intolerant of other faiths. The film follows well funded and politically active Christian groups and shows them emerging as a significant voice in British politics.


Youtube Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeTfW8-dCNE


Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjlNvyJ8uwQ

Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUjtkIXVXqM

Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmMUUONSuoY

Part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnHqTL6TEjo

Download Quicktime version (48:39, 142 MB)

TAGGED: POLITICS, RELIGION, TV


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