When a gunman is a Christian, does the press need another adjective?
From Crossroads by GetReligion
May 1, 2026
About this episode
Terry Mattingly discusses the implications of labeling a gunman as a Christian in media reporting.
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “ When a gunman is a Christian, does the press need another adjective?” When a gunman is a Christian, does the press need another adjective? Terry Mattingly
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Host: Terry Mattingly
Topics covered
- gun violence
- media coverage
- Christianity
- journalism
- press ethics
Keywords
- gunman
- Christian
- press
- adjective
- media
- reporting
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