Kresta in the Afternoon – April 9, 2024 – Hour 1
Guest Host Matthew Bunson examines the new DDF Document with Shannon Mullen. Also, Stephen White discusses the meaning of Culture and Charle Russoe explains a religious liberty victory in Colorado.
‘Dignitas Infinita’ Draws ‘Clear Line’ on Gender Theory
In the weeks leading up to the publication of a new Vatican document on human dignity, some speculated that the text would send shockwaves throughout the Church. But based off the initial reaction to Dignitas Infinita, it seems that something of the opposite has occurred. Shannon Mullen joins us.
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Vatican’s ‘Dignitas Infinita’ Draws ‘Clear Line’ on Gender Theory, Receives Widespread Praise
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How to Build a Healthy Culture
Like most wars of attrition, culture wars are wearisome, enervating affairs. Competing and irreconcilable accounts of what it means to be human – and, thus, of what the proper ends of human life and action ought to be – are a source of unrelenting friction, not only in our politics but also within the Church. And to further the problem, few people seem to understand what a “culture” is. Stephen White joins us.
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How to Build a Healthy Culture
Creation and the Order of Love
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Creative 303 redux: Another win for religious freedom
In the case 303 Creative v Elenis last summer, the Supreme Court ruled that the state of Colorado could not compel a wedding website designer to provide her services for same-sex couples. Last month, a federal trial court judge in Colorado entered final judgement in the designer’s favor, a big win for religious liberty. Charles Russo joins us with the details.
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