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May 8, 2008
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Karen Armstrong speaks about her progression from a disillusioned and damaged young nun into, in her words, a "freelance monotheist." She's a formidable thinker and scholar, but as a theologian she calls herself an amateur — noting that the Latin root of the word "amateur" means a love of one's subject. Seven years in a strict religious order nearly snuffed out her ability to think about faith at all. Here, we hear the story behind Armstrong's developing ideas about God.
Program Details
» Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links
» Resources
» Books + Music
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits
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» SOF Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each song played in the program
 
Unheard Cuts
» Unedited Interview with Armstrong (mp3, 1:26.00)
For the first time, we're releasing Krista's entire conversation. We had to cut some great pieces for an hour of radio.
SOF Observed
Blog Post: Video: Armstrong Continues to Build on Her Ideas about Religion» Blog Post: "Armstrong Continues to Build on Her Ideas about Religion"
Preparing for this program was like putting lighting in a bottle. Armstrong travels the world, writes voluminously, and continually develops her ideas. Video of her TED Talk helped us mind the gap.
Featured Content
"Ash Wednesday"
Listen to the renowned poet T.S. Eliot recite his famous poem while you read along.

"On Not Three Gods"
Read the letter penned by Gregory of Nyssa defending the concept of the trinity.
 
Voices of Our Audience
» Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you.
Voice on the Radio
Karen Armstrong Karen Armstrong
Armstrong is a best-selling author, scholar, and former Catholic nun. Her latest book is The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness.