Kresta in the Afternoon – January 14th, 2015

Talking about the “Things That Matter Most” on January 14, 2015

4:00 – Life with Dignity

Euthanasia is becoming widely accepted and is often referred to under the more palatable pseudonym “Death with Dignity.” The idea is that it is somehow undignified or degrading to endure extended suffering from a fatal disease. Brittany Maynard’s death was hailed as a heroic example of “Death with Dignity.” Lizz Lovett, a mother of four living with incurable cancer, has a different view of things. In a short video called “Death with Dignity,” she proposes that suffering a disease is actually a heroic and noble act. Lizz joins us today to discuss how she is facing her disease head on.

4:40 – How to Shut Down an Abortion Clinic

As we approach the anniversary of Roe v Wade, thousands of pro-lifers are wondering what they can do to change the pro-abortion culture. Praying and picketing outside of abortion clinics are established, proven techniques. Lynn Mills joins us with a different strategy, one that is both effective and unique.

5:00 – What Ideology Unites ISIS, Boko Haram, Al Qaeda and Hamas? 

The mainstream press continues to treat attacks by ISIS, Boko Haram and other terrorists as isolated events. In reality, they all rooted in the same radical interpretation of Islam. We ask Raymond Ibrahim about the ideology that unites these terrorist groups and if that ideology can spread to groups in the west.

5:20 – Kresta Comments: TBD

5:40 – A Critic’s View of Film in 2014

Steven Greydanus is back with his review of the best-and worst- of film in 2014.