Digging to China

Another Face of China / Religious Freedom, A Simple Idea?

The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Silk Road, Buddhist and Taoist temples, painting, calligraphy, the Three Gorges, green tea and tasty food. China is filled with an abundance of natural wonders and a rich culture. But urban life today is something Westerners know little about.

In the mainland you can lose yourself in an old temple in the morning and find yourself in a shopping center in the afternoon. As far as nightlife goes, American jazz competes with Chinese opera. Bars and cafes sit side by side with traditional tea houses.

What will a first-time tourist encounter in China today?

Guest: Will Gorman, Business Manager, Verizon Business

Religious freedom, a simple idea, yet difficult to implement. The struggle for religious liberty has been ongoing for centuries, and has led to so many tragic conflicts. It is difficult for many Americans to imagine a world without religious freedom. What we take for granted as a right, is something many around the world do not enjoy.

What is the impact of religious freedom on a society? Why is it that different governments try to regulate religion in their respective country?

Guest: Jose Casanova, Professor of Sociology, Georgetown University