Kresta in the Afternoon – February 20, 2024 – Hour 1
A controversial funeral service was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral this weekend. We get the details with Matthew Bunson. Also, Richard DeClue discusses evangelizing “cafeteria conservatives” and Al offers some thoughts on civilian deaths in Gaza.
The Importance of Moral Consistency
The term “cafeteria Catholics” is commonly used to describe self-identified Catholics who “pick and choose” which Church teachings to adhere to; typically, these Catholics will disregard Church teaching on matters such as abortion and the definition of marriage. But while this often describes people on the Left, the “cafeteria” mindset also applies to thinkers on the right. Dr. Richard DeClue joins us with more.
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Converting Conservatives: The Importance of Moral Consistency
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Kresta Comments: How should we react to Civilian deaths in Gaza?
Israel is facing increasing criticism as the civilian death toll in Gaza mounts. What does history tell us about civilian deaths, especially in urban warfare? Al discusses.
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We’ve got to stop believing Hamas’ lies about civilian deaths in Gaza
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What Happened at St Patricks’ Cathedral?
The pastor of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City said the church has offered a Mass of Reparation after a controversial irreverent funeral service was held there this week for a well-known transgender advocate. Matthew Bunson tells us what happened.
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Raucous funeral service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for trans activist sparks outcry
St. Patrick’s Cathedral offers reparation Mass after ‘scandalous’ funeral for trans activist
About that funeral … What happened at a controversial NYC liturgy last week?
An avoidable debacle: On the scandalous funeral service at St. Patrick’s
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