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Religion An Israeli Journalist's Take on Christian Zionism

Israeli journalist Gershom Gorenberg discusses the Christian Zionist movement, which teaches that the rebirth of Israel is a prelude to the second coming of Jesus Christ — and the end of the world.
Religion Pastor John Hagee on Christian Zionism, Katrina

John Hagee believes the end of days, the Rapture and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ are imminent. He says that the rebirth of Israel and the restoration of Jerusalem are a prelude to the return of the Lord.
Music Interviews & Profiles Remembering The Hacienda Bros. Chris Gaffney

Chris Gaffney, vocalist and accordion player for the Hacienda Brothers, died last week from liver cancer at the age of 57.
Reviews Friendship and Idealism in 'Reprise'

Fresh Air film critic David Edelstein reviews Reprise, the first feature film by Norwegian writer and director Joachim Trier. The movie tells the story of two aspiring authors whose adolescent idealism is crushed by literary success.

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May 16 · Pastor John Hagee redux. We play back the Fresh Air interview that's been causing a furor since he endorsed presidential hopeful John McCain. In 2006, Hagee told Terry Gross that Hurricane Katrina was "God's retribution for a planned Gay Pride parade." Plus: Remembering The Hacienda Brothers' Chris Gaffney, who died recently of liver cancer.