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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

Shannon Mullen is the Editor-in-Chief of CNA. He previously worked as a features writer, investigative reporter, and editor with the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press. He has received numerous national reporting awards and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

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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

 

Stephen P. White is executive director of The Catholic Project at The Catholic University of America and a fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.

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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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Creative 303 redux: Another win for religious freedom

Professor Charles Russo, M.Div., J.D., Ed.D holds the Joseph Panzer Chair of Education in the School of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Dayton, where he also Directs the Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership and is Research Professor of Law. He specializes in issues involving education and the law with a special focus on religious freedom. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Notre Dame University of Australia School of Law.

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