Kresta in the Afternoon – October 27, 2023 – Hour 1
According to a new poll, a quarter of Americans think Hamas’ attack on Israel was morally justified. Al has some thoughts. Also, Dan Philpott discusses the role of religious liberty in US Foreign Policy and Thomas Madden tells us what happened to Constantine at the Battle of Milvian Bridge.
Kresta Comments: A Quarter of Americans Support Hamas?
According to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, a quarter of Americans – including 50% of those aged 18-24 – believe Hamas’ actions against Israel are morally justified. How could anyone come to this conclusion? Al discusses.
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A quarter of Americans believe Hamas atrocities are justified. Why?
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The Importance of Religious Liberty to US Foreign Policy
On this day in 1998, President Clinton signed the International Religious Freedom Act, a bill that prioritized religious freedom in US Foreign policy. Dan Philpott join us with more and also looks at how Just War theory applies to the Israel war.
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U.S. bishops mark 25th anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act
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“By this sign, you shall conquer”
On October 28 in the year 312, the forces of the Emperor Constantine won a battle at the Milvian Bridge over the forces of Maxentius. The night before, Constantine had a vision which led him to fight under the protection of the Christian god. We learn more about the events of the battle and Constantine’s vision with Thomas Madden.
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