Today on Kresta - March 3, 2011

Talking about the "things that matter most" on March 3

4:00 – Same Script / Different Jihadist Terror Attack
Authorities in Europe are calling the shooting at a Frankfurt, Germany, airport that claimed the lives of two U.S. servicemen an act of Islamic terrorism, though U.S. investigators said it is too soon to tell. The gunman, 21-year-old Arid Uka, who was captured immediately after Wednesday's shooting, admitted to the deadly attack and said he acted alone, Uka, an ethnic Albanian from Kosovo who was described as a long-time resident of Germany, had been apparently radicalized over the last few weeks, Rhein said. Uka allegedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" and “jihad jihad” as he opened fire on a bus carrying U.S. airmen, killing two and wounding two others before his gun jammed. Apparently not enough evidence for US officials to declare this Islamic terrorism. Robert Spencer has the analysis.

4:20 – Attic Alone: An Ex-Jehovah's Witness Finds the Church
When smallpox vaccinations were required before entering school, Arlene McGinley's father held her arm down on the table and dropped acid on the upper part of it to painfully burn a hole in her arm. It needed to be deep enough to imitate a real smallpox vaccination. Her Mom comforted her and then took her to the attic to open boxes. They looked for school clothing. She liked being in the attic alone. It was a shelter and hiding place from her family, who were Jehovah's Witnesses. Mentally, she escaped to the attic to be alone when she had to attend services at the Kingdom Hall. She lived in two worlds. There were great differences between these worlds, teaching her to think for herself when great conflicts arose between the two. She is here to tell the story of her journey from the bondage of false beliefs to a real Christian faith.

5:00 – Burst: A Story of God's Grace When Life Falls Apart
When a thick vine of vessels in his brain burst one ordinary evening, Kevin Wells' life took an abrupt, unanticipated turn. After having already navigated past a series of devastating events, the former sportswriter was now forced to push back death. And, miraculously, it was his beloved deceased uncle, Msgr. Tom Wells, who helped spearhead the comeback. In this riveting story, Wells details his reliance on steady humor, persistent faith and the prayers of thousands to win back life. The result is this spiritually-rich memoir, which offers hard-earned encouragement for those struggling through perilous times and looking for a reason to hang on. Readers will come to see what Wells eventually did: that Christ's graces are always hidden in the pain.

5:30 – Music and Morality: Hope & Beauty or Destructive Ugliness
Eric Genuis is a composer, virtuoso pianist and captivating performer. Since 1997, he has been performing his works throughout the world in countries including the United States, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, and Poland. In addition to performing for millions of people, Genuis has composed and recorded 4 CDs and written music for film, documentaries, television and Internet media. He is here in SE Michigan for a series of talks and performances and joins us in studio today.