How Did Your Church Discuss Charleston?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 22, 2015

The Reverend Amy Butler from The Riverside Church and Cornel West, Union Theological Seminary professor and the author of Black Prophetic Fire (Beacon Press, 2014), discuss what they said and heard at church this weekend. Listeners: If you went to church -- or any religious services this weekend -- give us a call and tell us how your congregation reflected on the Charleston shootings. 212-433-9692. Plus: what we can learn about forgiveness from the families of the victims. 

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