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Type

Label

The long search, produced by Peter Montagnon, Disc 1

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The long search

Medium

videorecording DVD

Responsibility statement

produced by Peter Montagnon

Runtime

104

Series statement

The BBC classics

Summary

Forms part of a series on world religions in which theater director Ronald Eyre travels around the globe asking people basic questions about their religious beliefs and practices. Volume 1, "Protestant Spirit USA", visits various Protestant churches in Indianapolis and illustrates the character of American Protestantism by visiting services conducted by various denominations. Examines the reasons for the vigor of religious expression among both black and white American Protestants. Surveys the trend toward institutionalization that Protestantism has taken in the United States and reflects on the historical essence of Protestantism. Volume 2, "330 million gods", visits various sites in India and observes the performance of several types of religious ceremonies. Explores the Hindu approach to God and the complexityof the Hindu religious experience. Characterizes Hindu as a philosophy and way of life rather than a rigid code of behavior or dogma

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Protestant spirit USAProtestant spirit U.S.AProtestant spirit United States of America330 million godsHinduism: 330 million gods

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