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Father John McKenzie and Dr. Howard Schomer discuss personal responsibility, morality and hate, as it pertains to the Vietnam War ; part 2

BROADCAST: 1965 | DURATION: 00:26:15

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Synopsis

The interview continues with Father John McKenzie and Dr. Howard Schomer talking about fear and dissent. Schomer says Christians have the duty to dissent when they believe their beliefs are being contradicted by policy. He also talks about not understanding a dampening down of the human mind when it comes to human issues. Father McKenzie adds that society is the best educated ignoramuses that ever existed.

Details

Broadcast Date
1965

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60.40 min.): 7 in.

Duration
26 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology Vietnam War American History & Politics Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Religious personnel Educators

Tags

McKenzie, John Schomer, Howard, 1915---Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Schomer, Howard, 1915-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) University of Chicago Divinity School Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Personal responsibility Morality Hate Dissent

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