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155 episodes
156: On Selective Conscientious Objection, Pt. 4
Ellen reads an email from Fr. Emmanuel McCarthy about Selective Conscientious Objection and an article he wrote about it in 1969. Buy your "Infallible Jesus" t-shirt here: https://catholics-against-militarism.checkoutstore...
155: On Selective Conscientious Objection, Pt. 3
Ellen reads an email from Fr. Emmanuel McCarthy about Selective Conscientious Objection and something very concrete the Catholic Church can do NOW to help Catholic Just Warists in the United States, whether they are in or out of the military.&n...
154: On Selective Conscientious Objection, Pt. 2
Ellen reads an email from Fr. Emmanuel McCarthy that introduces a reflection written by Frank Schweiger and delivered at a Catholic Mass that concerns Selective Conscientious Objection. Buy your "Infallible Jesus" t-shirt here:&nbs...
153: On Selective Conscientious Objection, Pt. 1
Ellen reads an email from Fr. Emmanuel McCarthy about Selective Conscientious Objection.Buy your "Infallible Jesus" t-shirt here: https://catholics-against-militarism.checkoutstores.comPlease help keep this podcast goin...
Ep.: 152 Bishop Pens NON-AMBIGUOUS Pastoral Letter on Iran War
Bishop John Botean reads his Holy Week 2026 pastoral letter, which echoes his letter of 2003. Here is the letter from 2003.READ:https://www.scribd.com/document/4196399/Pastoral-Letter-Iraq-WarLISTEN on CAM Episode 91:
Episode 151: Pope as Oracle (and the Just War Caper)
Some reflections on a recent trip to the ancient temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece, and the "planned ambiguity" in Catholic Church teaching when it comes to war. Buy your "Infallible Jesus" t-shirt here: https://catholics...
Episode 150: Reacting to Archbishop Broglio's "Face the Nation" Appearance
Ellen reacts to Archbishop of Archdiocese for Military Services' appearance on Face the Nation on April 5, 2026, about war with Iran. Please help keep this podcast going. Become a CAM supporter. https://www.bu...
Episode 149: Ben Shapiro Weaponizes "Planned Ambiguity" in Catholic Church Teaching
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Episode 148: 5 Reasons to Read The Odyssey (Before the Film Comes Out)!
Enroll in the class here!https://courses.teachtothetext.com/p/the-odyssey-spring-course-for-adultsWant to crash the first class on Tuesday to test it out? Email me!contact at catholicsagainstmilitarism dot comSign up for...
Episode 147: The Problem with Self Defense
Too often Catholics say "But we have a right to self-defense" and leave it at that. It's not so simple. Here's a breakdown explaining why. Find CAM here:
Episode 145: Fr. McCarthy responds to Netanyahu on Jesus, Genghis Khan
Fr. McCarthy responds to Netanyahu's comments that "history proves that unfortunately and unhappily Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan." Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http...
Episode 144: Netanyahu Was Right, Pt. 2
Reflections on today's reading (John 11:1-45) in light of Netanyahu's recent comments (about Jesus having "no advantage over" Genghis Khan) and the last podcast (Episode 143). Find CAM here:
Episode 143: Netanyahu Was Right
Thoughts on Netanyahu's press conference on March 19, 2026, Jesus Christ, Genghis Khan and the JQ.Find CAM here:
Episode 142: Put Down the Duckie
A message from Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy to the Christian churches. Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcast
Episode 141: "Sheepdogs" Aren't a Thing in the Gospel
Ellen reads a bedtime story, with commentary. Support this podcast and spread the Good News. Buy your Infallible Jesus t-shirt here:https://catholics-against-militarism.checkoutstores.comFind CAM here: https:/...
Episode 140: Pope Leo, on Venezuela, you can do better than this!
Fr. McCarthy delivers an important message on the Pope's comments on Venezuela. Find CAM here:
Episode 138: Canker in the Rose: Pax Christi USA's Founding & New Board Member Lauren Bailey
Fr. McCarthy offers a bit of oral history about the founding of Pax Christi USA and the recent election of Lauren Bailey, a "Catholic for Choice," to the board. Ellen follows up with some impressions from the conference held in Atlanta on the 4...
Episode 137: Thomas Merton's Betrayers, an update with Hugh Turley
In 2019, I interviewed Hugh Turley about the book he wrote with his co-author, David Martin, "The Martyrdom of Thomas Merton: An Investigation." In 2023, Turkey and Martin published a follow-up: "Thomas Merton's Betrayers: The Case Against Abbo...
Episode 136: Dorothy Day, Me, and God
A reflection written by Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy on the first week of Advent, 2026. Find CAM here:
Episode 135: Forked-Tongue Teaching
The most destructive and forked tongued teaching on Jesus’ Way and Truth in Church history: Christian Just War Theory.This was published originally at Fr. McCarthy's channel and is republished here with permission. Find CAM here...
Episode 134: Veterans Day, A Day for Christians to Bury Their Heads in the Sand
This ran originally on Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy's channel and is shared here with permission.Find Fr. McCarthy here: / @emmanuelcharlesmccarthy3292
Episode 133: Daughter Interviews Father About War
Thank you to Cecilia and Samuel Dean for allowing me to share this video written and produced by Cecilia. This is being published on Veterans Day, because one of the best ways to honor veterans is to listen to them. Find CAM here:&...
Episode 132: On Self-Immolation: Suicide, Sacrifice, and The Church
Fr. McCarthy reflects on the life and death of Roger LaPorte, who set himself on fire on November 9, 1965, to protest the Vietnam War, and offers some thoughts on the response of Catholic bishops, priests, and laity to this act, and the choice ...
Episode 131: The History of All Religion (in 5 min.)
René Girard died 10 years ago today. There is one Bible story that he said represented "the history of all religion" and held "the secret to everything." Take the Agamemnon course! We'll meet online three times over the course of 8...