The attack on USAID, J.D. Vance's armchair theology, and an interview with Charlene Howard of Pax Christi
Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the effects the recent attacks on USAID have had on charities and NGOs - especially in the Catholic world. Then they look at the recent comments made by Vice-President J.D. Vance as he weighs in on theological issues. Finally, Heidi welcomes Charlene Howard, the new Executive Director of Pax Christi USA, for a conversation about their work.
INTRO
Dan’s talk for the School Sisters of Notre Dame
SEGMENT 1 -
Timothy Snyder, On Tyranny
Attackes on USAID are not legal
Hank Green - Donald Trump is doing this because he is politically weak
Catholic Relief Services planning to cut staff
Effects on US farmers, who now have no markets for their produce
The looming constitutional crisis
SEGMENT 2 -
Daniel’s comments on “armchair theologians”
Heidi’s NCR story on wrong uses of Aquinas
The Pope’s letter to the US Bishops
The USCCB’s response
“Christianity is not a ‘religion of the book,’ but a religion of the Living Word of God”
SEGMENT 3 - Heidi interviews Charlene Howard