Kresta in the Afternoon – October 26, 2023 – Hour 1
Terry Mattingly examines what is missing from the mainstream press’ coverage of Hamas and Peggy Stanton looks ahead to this weekend’s Gospel, when Jesus gives us the greatest commandment.
Kresta Comments: The Lie of Anti-Semitism
It seems obvious that any Christian should be against anti-Semitism, but that isn’t always the case. A conference this week at Franciscan University which attacks anti-Semitism was planned long before the Hamas attack, but now seems more timely than ever. Al discusses.
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Catholics Against Antisemitism: Now More Than Ever
Hamas Attack Draws Cheers from Extremists, Spurs Antisemitism and Conspiracies Online
U.S. bishops express outrage at increase in antisemitic attacks
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Why do Editors in Legacy Newsrooms Struggle to Call Hamas Terrorists?
In the weeks since the Hamas attack on Israel, many mainstream newsrooms have struggled with how to refer to the attackers. Are they terrorists or militants? An underlying problem is that many in the legacy media see the Israeli/Palestinian conflict as simply a political story. But at heart it is a religion story, concerning sacred sites in the Holy Land. Terry Mattingly has more.
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Clouds of images, blood and chaos, as old-school news chases the digital Hamas blitz
Why editors in legacy newsrooms struggle with calling members of Hamas ‘terrorists’
Important religion-news angles are everywhere, as Hamas triggers war with Israel
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What is the Greatest Commandment?
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the Pharisees asks Jesus which commandment is the greatest. But He does not name any of the 10 Commandments; rather, he names the great commandments of love. Peggy Stanton joins us.
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