Vaccine conspiracy theories and anti-semitism in Catholic communities

The Gloria Purvis Podcast

The debate over masking and vaccine mandates has led some critics to make an egregious comparison to Nazism. But make no mistake, writes Jenn Morson in a recent article in America, "there is no comparison between being asked to wear a mask in stores and schools and being forced to wear a yellow Star of David in Nazi Germany." Morson, a practicing Catholic who is ethnically Jewish, explains why appropriating the Holocaust to make a political point is both unacceptable and ineffective. It's used out of ignorance or as a tactic to end dialogue rather than engage constructively. Morson speaks with Gloria about a growing sub-culture of conspiracy theories and anti-semitism in Catholic communities. Support Gloria's podcast by getting a digital subscription to America today! Stop comparing vaccine mandates to the Holocaust by Jenn Morson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Too many voices are not being heard in the Catholic Church today. "The Gloria Purvis Podcast" is a new podcast from America Media hosted by radio personality and Catholic commentator, Gloria Purvis. The podcast centers the opinions, stories and experiences of individuals who have been marginalized in the Catholic Church and in society. A consistent ethic of life informs the conversations and honestly critiques narrow applications of Catholic teachings and ideological attitudes. It's not liberal, it's not conservative. It's all about fostering a culture of charitable dialogue around the most complex and contentious issues in the Catholic Church today. It's just Catholic. Episodes will release weekly.
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