Ave Maria in the Afternoon – November 5, 2024 – Hour 1
Election Day special: Marcus offers some final reflections as Americans go to the polls and Tara Ross explains why we have the Electoral College. We also talk with Os Guinness about the “zero hour” for the American republic.
Marcus’ Monologue: Christ, Lord over the Government
Christians in America are often told to keep religion out of political discussions. But we must remember that if we are committed to our faith, our beliefs will influence how we vote. Marcus has some thoughts.
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Why do we use the Electoral College?
Is the Electoral College anti-democratic? Some would say yes and would claim that it’s a scandal for a candidate to win the election while losing the popular vote. They believe the Electoral College is an intolerable flaw in the Constitution, a relic of a bygone era that ought to have been purged long ago. But that would be a terrible mistake. Tara Ross explains why.
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Electoral College Myth #1: Only swing states matter. Other states are ignored.
Electoral College Myth #2: The Founders did not trust the people
Electoral College Myth #3: The Electoral College is undemocratic
Electoral College Myth #4: The Electoral College makes it easy to steal elections
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History's Ultimatum over Freedom
America is caught between two revolutions and alternately suppresses and squanders freedom with a prodigal carelessness, with little understanding of the responsibilities that freedom requires. If America abandons its distinctive ideals and ideas, we will have carved into the chronicles of history yet another example of the failure of a free society. Are we doomed to fail? Os Guinness joins us.
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