E-mail a friendJanuary 7, 2005
In the first new show of the year, Tavis discusses morality in America with roundtable guests Rabbi Michael Lerner, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Dr. Richard Mouw and Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray.
Rev. Cecil Murray
Rev. Cecil Murray
Rev. Cecil 'Chip' Murray recently retired as pastor of Los Angeles' venerable First AME Church. During his 27-year tenure, the church turned crack houses and shabby apartment buildings into modern, affordable housing; opened a private elementary school; provided college scholarships; helped families get home loans; made business development loans for minority start-ups; and created a small business incubator. A native of Florida, Murray earned a doctorate in religion from Claremont School of Theology.
Dr. Richard Mouw
Dr. Richard Mouw
Dr. Richard Mouw is president of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, one of the largest seminaries in North America. He's also professor of Christian philosophy and ethics. He previously spent 17 years at Calvin College as a professor of philosophy. Mouw has served on the editorial boards of numerous publications, including the Journal of Religious Ethics and Books & Culture, and he is the author of numerous books, including He Shines In All That's Fair: Culture and Common Grace.
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie
Vashti Murphy McKenzie made history as the first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and in her current role as the first female president of the church's Council of Bishops, the executive branch responsible for its operation worldwide. Her first assignment was as presiding prelate in eight countries in southern Africa. A former journalist, McKenzie holds a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree. She's the author of several books, including Journey to the Well.
Rabbi Michael Lerner
Rabbi Michael Lerner
Michael Lerner is rabbi of San Francisco's Beyt Tikkun synagogue and editor of Tikkun magazine, a bimonthly Jewish critique of politics, culture and society. He's also national co-chair of the interfaith organization, The Tikkun Community. Lerner founded the Institute for Labor and Mental Health and worked as a psychotherapist. He holds two Ph.D.'s, one in philosophy and one in clinical psychology. He is the author of several books, including The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right.