Viewpoint - A Production of WPBT2

This Month on Viewpoint - January

Sunday, January 22 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 26 @ 7:30 PM


Changes in the Church
On January 1st, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI established the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter.  This new diocese allows for Anglicans and Episcopalians to join fully with the Roman Catholic Church, including married priests. Does this contradict the church’s stance on celibacy?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - December (October Re-Air)

Due to the holidays, Viewpoint will not tape a new episode this month.  Instead, the October 'U.S. Religious Knowledge' program will air.

Sunday, December 25 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 29 @ 7:30 PM
(Originally aired: 10/30 & 11/03)

U.S. Religious Knowledge
Amongst the world’s developed countries, the United States is said to be the most religious. Surprisingly, polls show many Americans know little about religion, including their own.  Will more religious education lead to tolerance? 

Guests:
William Current, Church of Jesus Christ
Rev. Robert Deshaies, St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church
Ken Loukinen, American Atheists
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - November

Sunday, November 27 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 1 @ 7:30 PM


Mormonism and the 2012 Presidential Race
As we head into the 2012 elections, how much does a candidate's religion affect their electability?  Are Americans taking their bibles to the polls?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
William Current, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - October

Sunday, October 30 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, November 3 @ 7:30 PM



U.S. Religious Knowledge
Amongst the world’s developed countries, the United States is said to be the most religious. Surprisingly, polls show many Americans know little about religion, including their own.  Will more religious education lead to tolerance? 

Guests:
William Current, Church of Jesus Christ
Rev. Robert Deshaies, St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church
Ken Loukinen, American Atheists
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University

This Month on Viewpoint - September

Guest Host: Joyce Belloise

Sunday, September 25 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, September 29 @ 7:30 PM


The Future of Christianity
Pope Benedict XVI held his annual closed-door seminar in August, saying that it’s up to Christians to make God known to the world.  Is evangelizing the right road for the future of Catholicism and Christianity? Is it too late?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University

This Month on Viewpoint - August

Sunday, August 28 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, September 1 @ 7:30 PM



Middle East Update
It has been an unstable year thus far for the Middle East and northern Africa. What started as an isolated protest in Tunisia has developed into a regional phenomenon that overthrew regimes and continues threatening others. Just how far reaching are the affects of the Arab Spring?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Amanullah De Sondy, Ph.D., University of Miami
Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed, Darul Uloom Institute
Robert Rabil, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

This Month on Viewpoint - July

Sunday, July 31 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, August 4 @ 7:30 PM


Same-Sex Marriage and The Bible
There is a huge and emotional division between those who support same-sex marriage and those who oppose it.  Nowhere is this rift greater than in the religious community which drives much of the opposition.  We gathered a panel to discuss same-sex marriage, the bible and contemporary society.

Guests:
Rev. Michael La Lone, St. Mary’s Ecumenical Catholic Communion
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Brandon Park, D.Min., Wayside Baptist Church
David Taylor, Th.M., Westminster Christian School

This Month on Viewpoint - June

Sunday, June 26 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, June 30 @ 7:30 PM


God and Government
A recent university of Missouri study found religion continues to impact voter decision.
Though church attendance seems to be declining, there appears to be an increase in faith driven voting.  Why do religious beliefs still inspire voters? And do government officials use this to their advantage?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Jerry Newcombe, D.Min., Coral Ridge Ministries
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University

 

This Month on Viewpoint - May

Sunday, May 29 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, June 2 @ 7:30 PM

Redefining Sainthood
On May 1st, 2011, Pope John Paul II was beatified just six years after his death, bringing him one step closer to becoming a Catholic saint.  The relative speed of this process has caused some to bring into question the late pontiff’s past shortcomings. What should be considered when making someone a saint?

Guests:
Daniel Alvarez, M.A., M.T.S., Florida International University
Mary Jo Iozzio, Ph.D., Barry University
Lesley Northup, Ph.D., Florida International University
Edward Sunshine, Ph.D., Barry University

This Month on Viewpoint - April

Sunday, April 24 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, April 28 @ 7:30 PM


The Resurrection
Easter Sunday is the celebration of Jesus’ rise from the dead, which is the foundation of Christianity.  But was there an actual physical resurrection? And can you be a Christian without believing in this account?

Guests:
Rev. Robert Deshaies, St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church
Rev. Dr. Jonas Georges, All Nations Presbyterian Church
James Summers, Northwest Baptist Church
Mary Carter Waren, D.Min., St. Thomas University