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![Who Am I Why Am I Here [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41T7A2DTKYL._SL160_.jpg)
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This broad overview of seven of the world's most prominent religions uses the two questions of the video's title to explore the differences and similarities of practices and beliefs. Author Thomas Moore (Care of the Soul) narrates from his computer desk, introducing excerpts of films by Elda Hartley, which are interwoven with interviews of Americans practicing Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Islam. Whether sitting in on Susan Rabinowitz's tai chi class at the Taoist Arts Center of New York City, watching a young woman in headdress and robes quietly praying at the Islamic Center of Long Island, or walking along the street with a shaved-headed Catholic-turned-Buddhist who seems to echo the message "Life Is Pain" scrawled across his T-shirt, this 57-minute video runs the gamut. Answering the two questions can mean finding oneself or giving up a selfhood, depending on one's faith. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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oh man, don't buy this
The title is soooooo wrong. The video does not even address these questions. It should be, "Five shallow minutes about various religions." It is essentially a series of short, superficial interviews with people in various religious traditions. Although a few of the people interviewed were interesting and deserved better coverage, Thomas More's commentary was worthless. So much was just inappropriate; for instance, at one point he softly plays a piano for several minutes. Perhaps he is a wise man, but he does not communicate any of that wisdom here. No thoughtful person will benefit from this video. It often uses footage from the Mystic's Journey documentaries, which appear to be much more worthwhile. |
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Description: Who Am I Why Am I Here [VHS]
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