This past Sunday the first episode of a six episode show aired on the National Geographic channel, The show is entitled "The Story of God with Morgan Freeman", and as a cursory course in comparative religions, I highly recommend it. I also commend Morgan Freeman, the man whose voice seems almost "God"-like, for his curiosity. Like Mr. Freeman, I too have a rather extensive library on the various religious traditions of the world and wandering through some of the texts of those various faiths have left me humbled and no longer able to claim one faith as being greater than another. Indeed, I have found beauty in so many different religious expressions, that I long ago decided to somehow enjoy and to learn from them all. In any event, if your curiosity is so inclined you can view the show at 9pm on Sunday on the National Geographic channel and you can read an interview of Morgan Freeman at
Also, I find it interesting that this show follows in the footsteps of another episodic presentation made by a being whose presence has been as profound as that of Mr. Freeman. You may have missed it, but Oprah Winfrey's "Belief" also explored various religious traditions.
For those who have seen both shows, I wonder which one does one prefer? Also, does anyone find it striking that these two African Americans have invested their time and resources investigating these matters? What is it about them that compels them to ask these questions and to take us on these rather public portrayals of their spiritual journeys?
Peace,
Everett "Skip" Jenkins
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