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Episode 236
THE ARMOR OF LIGHT - The Evangelical Case For Gun Control Unmasked with Director Abigail Disney
Documentary THE ARMOR OF LIGHT explores the evangelical Christian case for gun control, posing the question of when a christian is religiously justified in using a weapon to take a life. Director Abigail Disney share the trailer and footage from her film-where evangelical and pro-life communities intersect with the movement for gun control and face the ingrained political opposition fostered by conservatives and the NRA. Told through the stories of Minister Rob Schenck and Lucia McBath, it is a thought provoking addition to the polarized gun debate in America that we explore on BYOD, hosted by Ondi Timoner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming ARMOR OF LIGHT documentary director, Abigail Disney to BYOD.
00:28 Minister Rob Schenck, and learning to be being politically and socially bilingual.
04:40 Schenck’s public transition; messing up liberal minds.
06:39 Romans 13:12-an inspiration for the title and a sermon.
08:31 ARMOR OF LIGHT, Clip: NRA convention.
10:18 Sarah Palin’s “horrible” advice-from a Christian perspective, and access anyway.
12:27 “An armed society is a polite society”-Minister Schenck steps out of line.
14:40 Taking apart the stand your ground argument with scripture.
17:47 Holding on to your guns as a solemn right?
21:01 Accusations of killing abortion doctors.
22:13 ARMOR OF LIGHT, Clip: Abortion doctors being murdered.
23:59 Minister Schenck and the fallout for speaking out on gun issues.
25:48 Potential for new conversations after a stalemate.
27:24 Are 3D guns being oversold to the public?
29:00 The gun on the mantle piece-a vacuum for creativity.
30:35 A gripping film from a different perspective.
33:13 ARMOR OF LIGHT, trailer.
Guest Bio
Abigail E. Disney is a filmmaker, philanthropist and the CEO and president of Fork Films. Disney’s longtime passion for women’s issues and peace building culminated in producing her first film, PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL (winner, Best Documentary Feature, Tribeca Film Festival 2008). She then executive produced the five-part PBS series, WOMEN, WAR & PEACE. Since then, she has produced numerous acclaimed social-issue films, including 1971, CITIZEN KOCH, FAMILY AFFAIR, HOT GIRLS WANTED, THE INVISIBLE WAR (2012 Academy Award Nominee, Best Documentary Feature), RETURN and SUN COME UP (2011 Academy Award Nominee, Best Documentary Short). Upcoming projects include THE TRIALS OF SPRING, and her directorial debut, THE ARMOR OF LIGHT. Disney is also the founder and president of Peace is Loud, a nonprofit organization that seeks to identify and support women who are stepping up for peace and resisting violence in their communities.
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