“American Fascination with Torture Examined in Religion and Culture Forum”

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The Fordham Center on Religion and Culture of Fordham University in New York held an October 2008 symposium, “Torture and American Culture,” which explored whether images in  U.S. popular culture “may have predisposed leaders to authorize torture or the public to tolerate it.” Panelists discussed shows, such as “Lost,” “24,” “The Wire” and “Sleeper Cell.” Read a summary account of the proceedings.

Website http://www.fordham.edu/campus_resources/enewsroom/inside_fordham/november_24_2008/news/american_fascination_32169.asp
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