Kresta in the Afternoon – April 13, 2021 – Hour 1
Al discusses recent violence by and against police then discusses the first 500 years of the Church with Fr. David Meconi.
Kresta Comments: Police, Violence and Christ
There’s been a lot of news this week about violence by police. But what about violence against police? Both are great injustices – after all, Christ died for both Derek Chauvin and George Floyd – but only one receives much mainstream attention. Al discusses.
The officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright just resigned, as did the chief of police.
Small Iowa town gathers to honor the return of a fallen hero, State Patrol Sgt. Jim Smith
Suspect killed, 3 officers injured during police chase in Georgia
Suffolk County officer stabbed during traffic stop lost majority of his blood, surgeon says
How could police confuse Taser and gun? Education, experience play role, expert says
How Does a Cop Confuse a Taser with a Gun?
A Police-Involved Shooting Sparks an Instant Riot: The New Normal Response
Taser vs. gun: How do Brooklyn Center cops wear their weapons?
The First 500(?) Years of Christ’s Life
We’ll be looking with Fr. David Meconi at the first 500 Years of Christ’s Life. But wait – didn’t Jesus’ time on earth only last 33 years? Well, the early Christians understood the Church not as a set of teachings but as an extension of Christ Himself. Fr Meconi has more