Ave Maria in the Afternoon – July 17, 2024 – Hour 2
We discuss America’s heritage with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and a plan to display the Ten Commandments in Louisiana public schools with Auguste Meyrat. Then, John Bursch takes your calls and questions on gender ideology.
Christians Should Take Pride in America’s Heritage
Senator Josh Hawley made headlines earlier this month when he observed that America is a “nation defined by the dignity of the common man, as given to us in the Christian religion; a nation held together by the homely affections articulated in the Christian faith — love for God, love for family, love for neighbor, home, and country.” Andrea Picciotti-Bayer looks at what he said and how critics reacted.
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Christians Should Take Pride in America’s Heritage
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Will posting the 10 Commandments in Schools make a difference?
The Louisiana legislature is about to pass a bill that would require every public school in the state to post the Ten Commandments in each classroom. The bill’s author argues the purpose of the law is “not solely religious” but also serves to “display the history of our country and foundation of our legal system.” Will these public displays do anything to help our culture? Auguste Meyrat joins us.
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Posting the Ten Commandments in Classrooms Will Not Fix Dysfunctional Public Schools
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Studio Spotlight: Your Questions about Gender Ideology
The Catholic Church teaches beautiful lessons about human sexuality and our identity as sons and daughters of God, lessons that promote human flourishing. Yet gender activists and their allies in the government and in the media denounce the Church’s message of love as harmful and hateful. How do Catholics respond to that criticism? John Bursch is our guest, and you can ask him your questions at 877-573-7825.
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