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The Bible, re-examined

Broadcast: Midmorning, 11/22/2011, 9:06 a.m.

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Retired Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong has spent years forging a view of the Christian faith that challenges the beliefs and politics of traditional doctrines. In his new book he argues for a far-less rigid interpretation, and deeper understanding, of the Bible.

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  • John Shelby Spong: Retired Episcopal bishop of Newark and author of several books on faith and spirituality. His new book is "Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World."

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