http://thisibelieve.org Essays as read on public radio Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 People from all walks of life describe their personal philosophies in brief essays. This material is taken from the popular award-winning public radio series. More essays can be found at thisibelieve.org. This I Believe, Inc. clean This I Believe, Inc. wp@thisibelieve.com wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) Copyright (c) 2009 This I Believe, Inc. A public dialogue about belief—one essay at a time this i believe,essays,npr,bob edwards,edward murrow,belive,beleive,beleve,National Public Radio,XM Radio,PRI,1950s http://thisibelieve.org/images/TIB-logo-rss.jpg http://thisibelieve.org http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/ThisIBelieve-PR?format=skinSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Yourminis.comSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with netomat HubSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/RadZfdvLalg/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/34/ atheism,faith & religion As half of the magic act Penn and Teller, Penn Jillette enjoys challenging his audiences with the unconventional. In stating his personal credo, Jillette finds liberation in believing there is no God. As half of the magic act Penn and Teller, Penn Jillette enjoys challenging his audiences with the unconventional. In stating his personal credo, Jillette finds liberation in believing there is no God. This I Believe, Inc. clean 6:53 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/34/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-PennJilletteThereIsNoGod827.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/SSDnb-J9MN8/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16506/ education & knowledge,family,humanism From the 1950s series, League of Women Voters president Mrs. John G. Lee tells how star-gazing with her father eventually led to her desire to help make the world a better place for humankind, and honor the worth and dignity of each individual. From the 1950s series, League of Women Voters president Mrs. John G. Lee tells how star-gazing with her father eventually led to her desire to help make the world a better place for humankind, and honor the worth and dignity of each individual. This I Believe, Inc. clean 11:24 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16506/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-MrsJohnGLeeDevotionToTheCommonGood451.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/VZBp_rFYuaE/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/37/ community Studs Terkel lived through and chronicled much of modern American history. He believes the positive changes brought by activist movements of the 20th Century came from people working together. This I Believe, Inc. clean 6:51 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/37/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-StudsTerkelCommunityInAction775.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/82efFHvJKbM/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16444/ war From the 1950s series, General Lucius D. Clay believes freedom is a privilege given by God, and one that must be carefully guarded by all citizens. And he calls upon Americans to make this country one that provides equal opportunities for all. From the 1950s series, General Lucius D. Clay believes freedom is a privilege given by God, and one that must be carefully guarded by all citizens. And he calls upon Americans to make this country one that provides equal opportunities for all. This I Believe, Inc. clean 20:13 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16444/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-LuciusClayGuardingTheGiftOfFreedom500.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/sINZNCtOtlg/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/38/ family,work Even as a child, Benjamin Carson wanted to be a doctor. Now a renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, Carson believes he owes his success to his mother, a domestic who received only a third-grade education. Even as a child, Benjamin Carson wanted to be a doctor. Now a renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, Carson believes he owes his success to his mother, a domestic who received only a third-grade education. This I Believe, Inc. clean 4:49 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/38/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-BenjaminCarsonThereIsNoJobMoreImportantThanParenting324.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/fG0MbLOy3vs/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16822/ family West coast advertising executive Robbins Milbank knew great success and great sorrow in his life. In good times and bad, Milbank says he found strength in his belief in the Lord’s Prayer—and the connection it gave him to God. West coast advertising executive Robbins Milbank knew great success and great sorrow in his life. In good times and bad, Milbank says he found strength in his belief in the Lord’s Prayer—and the connection it gave him to God. This I Believe, Inc. clean 10:50 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16822/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-RobbinsMilbankThyWillBeDone578.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/y-KoN7XNU4s/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/6/ Christianity,love For much of his life, Greg Chapman felt less than fully human. But when he stopped judging himself against other people’s beliefs, Chapman found a new acceptance of himself and a stronger bond with God. For much of his life, Greg Chapman felt less than fully human. But when he stopped judging himself against other people’s beliefs, Chapman found a new acceptance of himself and a stronger bond with God. This I Believe, Inc. clean 4:35 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/6/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-GregChapmanAJourneyTowardAcceptanceAndLove130.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/JBQqgobYM4E/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16502/ citizenship,family,sports Baseball Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr believes in what he calls “doing good in order to deserve good.” The former Red Sox second baseman says he’d rather do things that help his teammates and his family succeed instead of simply benefiting himself. Baseball Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr believes in what he calls “doing good in order to deserve good.” The former Red Sox second baseman says he’d rather do things that help his teammates and his family succeed instead of simply benefiting himself. This I Believe, Inc. clean 14:37 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16502/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-BobbyDoerrIDontPlayToTheGrandstand159.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/vPCIXHVa118/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/2/ social, justice For Cecilia Munoz, a childhood memory of anger has inspired a career in activism. She believes that early outrage fuels her work on behalf Hispanic immigrants for the National Council of La Raza. For Cecilia Munoz, a childhood memory of anger has inspired a career in activism. She believes that early outrage fuels her work on behalf Hispanic immigrants for the National Council of La Raza. This I Believe, Inc. clean 4:52 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/2/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-CeciliaMunozALittleOutrageCanTakeYouALongWay241.mp3 http://feeds.thisibelieve.org/~r/ThisIBelieve-PR/~3/zdQe6tHK310/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000 This I Believe, Inc. http://thisibelieve.org/essay/17089/ love,purpose In her life and her writings, Dame Rebecca West says she tries to live out her beliefs in freedom, the rule of law, the importance of God and the exercise of religion as a way to connect to God. In her life and her writings, Dame Rebecca West says she tries to live out her beliefs in freedom, the rule of law, the importance of God and the exercise of religion as a way to connect to God. This I Believe, Inc. clean 12:10 http://thisibelieve.org/essay/17089/http://blip.tv/file/get/Thisibelieve-RebeccaWestGoodnessDoesntJustHappen854.mp3