Armed in America: Faith & Guns

Rev. Speaking Out After His Wife Was Killed in Massacre

In 2015, Dylann Roof killed nine people during a prayer service at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. One of those victims was Reverend Thompson’s wife. Her death has caused Rev. Thompson to become an advocate for gun laws.

Rev. Speaking Out After His Wife Was Killed in Massacre

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    Armed in America: Faith & Guns Townhall

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    Faith & Guns is a PBS town hall meeting moderated by the weekend host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” Michel Martin. The hour will explore the many complicated issues that reside at the intersection of pro-life and pro-gun movements and whether the 2nd Amendment can trump a commandment. Join as our panelists discuss topics including Stand-Your-Ground laws and the question do guns harm or protect?

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