Amanpour and Company

March 20, 2020

Prestigious religious scholar Karen Armstrong discusses the importance of faith and spirituality in difficult times. Journalist Mike Chinoy compares and contrasts government approaches to COVID-19 in Asia. Sociologist Nicholas A. Christakis explains the importance of social distancing and why it works.

The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Difficult Times

2m 56s

COVID-19 has now caused nearly a quarter million infections and over 10,000 deaths worldwide. To prevent further contagion, bereaved families are forced to mourn their loved ones alone. Karen Armstrong is a former nun and one of the most prestigious religious scholars of our time. She joins the program to speak about faith, spirituality and community during these difficult times.

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