Satellite File #247: Religion In America Pt. 1 of 5

Satellite File #247: Religion In America Pt. 1 of 5 00:27:50 Religion In The U.S.: Its Broad Acceptance Int. of cathedral w/ organ music & singing SOF w/ altar boys carrying large candles to front. Congregation in pews. 00:28:12 Man interviewed, talks about religion flourishing in U.S. as opposed to Europe. 00:28:55 2nd man interviewed sitting in front of bookshelves saying U.S. is the exception to religion fading out in developed countries. 00:29:17 Ext. of cathedral; intercut w/ several different congregations & churches. Ext. of small midwest church. Some SOF. Reverend speaking; outdoor creche scene. 00:30:56 Religion’s involvement in politics. Woman speaking to camera explaining that religion is part of her life & can not be separated. 00:31:14 Pat Robertson at lectern in front of large American flag, people alongside him and in front applauding. Seated crowd, including Robertson, waving small US flags in time w/ music. Man, Ernie Ratcliffe, speaks to camera about Robertson being a Christian. People w/ heads bowed. Woman in office w/ Robertson picture on wall above desk. CU sign: 54 days left until caucuses & voice over. 00:31:49 Marlene ?? of ?? speaking to camera. Evangelical service. 00:32:11 George Bush introduced by Rev. Jerry Falwell. CU Falwell speaking to camera: “we are just trying to be a part of the process.” Candidate shaking hands w/ congregation (?). 00:32:36 Man in front of bookshelves: “Jefferson actually believed that members of clergy should be prohibited from holding public office...and some of our states actually had some of those laws...” 00:33:13 Int. of large church, Pat Robertson enters to applause w/ several aides. Many microphones on lectern (MOS). 00:33:40 Jim & Tammy Faye Baker (MOS) w/ people applauding. Black church w/ choir singing. 00:34:17 Evangelical preacher on tv (MOS at first) then talking about Congress damned by God. Bakers. Crowd in church w/ sync sound. Cathedral interior w/ sync sound, choir. Black minister interviewed about pressure causing people to return to religion. Black church singing. Americana; Politics; Government.