Chicago Matters Minutes; 1996 Compilation. Questions of Faith

<v Speaker 1>When I was playing the role of Jesus, and I realize that there's many people that are by themselves and there's homeless and confused and very lost, I believe that just like everybody else in person, Jesus suffered the most, he gives us an example that there is hope and that there is faith that just because there might be times where you do have to suffer, you can actually look at Christ and see yourself as he did, and bring out the spirit, bring out some light, which gives you hope to continue and grow from it. <v Announcer>For many Christians, the suffering of Jesus is a metaphor for daily life. Why do good people suffer? Watch Chicago Matters as we explore questions of faith in April here on 11. <v Non-dialog>[Religious singing]. <v Announcer>Prayer or meditation is central to most religious traditions, but our our prayers heard. Is there a spiritual path? Watch Chicago matters as we explore questions of faith in April here on 11.

<v Speaker 2>The way Hinduism is, is it's really part of your life, and when you live in India, it's it's something that you're not formally taught. My son, who's six now knows much more than I ever knew, you know, when I was growing up. And I share the stories of our epics. And when I do that, you know, he naturally shares these stories with his friends. And many times, you know, he's been very, very discouraged and or maybe perhaps embarrassed by who he was because his friends make fun of him. On the other hand, when children have shown interest in what he's saying and or when teachers have asked him about the stories, he feels very validated about his beliefs and practices are.

<v Announcer>Religious diversity is a fact of life in Chicago, can we all get along? Can we teach our children to get along? Watch Chicago matters as we explore questions of faith in April here on 11. <v Speaker 3>We are proud to have the food that you give us. And again, I want to thank you.

<v Speaker 4>You're welcome. Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to come here and do this. <v Announcer>Founders and leaders of many religious traditions called themselves servants, but what is the role of the servant? Does religion call one to serve others.? Watch Chicago matters as we explore questions of faith in April here on 11.