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“Why do Eastern Orthodox apologists reject doctrinal change?” This question opens a discussion on the objections many Eastern Orthodox apologists have regarding doctrinal development. The conversation also touches on the appeal of Orthodoxy’s power structure, strategies for guiding friends toward Catholicism, and the complexities surrounding the filioque controversy.

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Questions Covered:

02:20 – Why Do Many Eastern Orthodox Apologists Object to Doctrinal Development?

18:28 – We are Catholic but are considering Orthodoxy. One argument is that in Orthodoxy there is less emphasis on power structure so less chance of corruption.

23:40 – My non-denom friends are looking into Orthodoxy. How can I steer them towards Catholicism instead of Orthodoxy?

37:15 – There are two Patriarchs of Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox and the Latin. The Latin one goes back to the Crusades, and the Greek Orthodox one goes back to the New Testament. I think it was schismatic act for the Latins to set up a separate one.

50:44 – The Eastern Orthodox argument against the filioque makes it seem like the Father and the Son have abilities that the holy spirit doesn’t have, which would seem to put him in a subservient position. Would you agree with that?

“Why is the Apostolic Age not a well-known part of Church history?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of early Church writings, including the role of the Church Fathers and the authenticity of the Apostolic Fathers’ texts. Other topics include the importance of listening to the Church Fathers and the historical context of early Christian martyrdom.

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Questions Covered:

02:45 – “Why is the Apostolic Age not a well known part of Church history?

20:00 – Why listen to the Church Fathers?

23:00 – How do we know the writings of the Apostolic Fathers are real?

38:00 – What is the spelling of the names of the writings you mention?

43:40 – Did Paul write things down in the Bible that Jesus didn’t tell him?

45:55 – Has Steve been on an archaeological dig? If so, what did he see?

47:15 – What did these Apostolic Fathers believe?

52:03 – How did it go from the apostolic fathers being martyred to Catholics killing Protestants at the Reformation?

“Why do some priests teach differently?” This question opens a discussion on the diversity of teachings within the Church, addressing concerns about consistency in doctrine. Other topics include the Church’s stance on charging for weddings and the significance of the Eucharist as a propitiatory sacrifice, along with the standards Catholics are held to regarding mortal sin.

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Questions Covered:

03:19 – I don’t understand why different priests have different teachings — if it’s one Church shouldn’t there be one teaching? Also I don’t understand why the Church charges for weddings — shouldn’t it be free?

17:32 – How do we know that the Early Church Fathers’ writings are correct?

24:25 – How is the Eucharist truly propitiatory as stated in CCC 1367?

48:15 – Why are Catholics held to a different standard? For example, for us it is a mortal sin if we miss Mass on a holy day.

“Which Church Did Jesus Start?” This question opens a discussion on the distinctions between Catholic and Orthodox beliefs, including what defines the Catholic Church as the one established by Christ. Additional topics include addressing the term “Roman” Catholic Church, the nature of the Eucharist, and the reasons behind the Orthodox separation from Catholicism.

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Questions Covered:

02:00 – Which Church Did Jesus Start

17:09 – What makes the Catholic Church the one that Jesus started and not the Syrians, the Orthodox, or the Coptics?

22:26 – How do you go about correcting Protestants who use the term “Roman” Catholic Church in a pejorative sense?

36:40 – When the bread and wine is turned in to Jesus’ body and blood, why does it still taste like bread and wine?

42:56 – Why is there no list of infallible Church teachings?

46:50 – Why did the Orthodox pull away from the Catholic Church?

51:30 – I have some SDA friends who believe in the long sleep instead of heaven or purgatory. What is the best refutation of the long sleep?

“Can I become Catholic without believing all dogmas?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith and belief, addressing concerns about papal infallibility and the necessity of dogmas for conversion. Other topics include the Catholic view of predestination and the Church’s role in compiling the Bible, as well as challenges posed by Protestant interpretations of scripture.

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Questions Covered:

06:00 – I’m in the episcopal church and am curious about Catholicism. I have some reservations about papal infallibility. I’m wondering if I’d be able to become Catholic without holding to some dogmas.

17:30 – What is the Catholic view of predestination? Also, I know the Catholic Church put together the bible, but how did it do it?

30:00 – Protestants use 1 Cor 13:8 to say the age of miracles is over and it ended with the death of the last apostle. Some Protestant also say that this was the end of apostolic authority, specifically when it comes to forgiveness of sins via a priest. What are your thoughts on these?

40:25 – I’m not Catholic because the organization of Catholicism is openly homophobic and an official hate group. Also because of its crimes against humanity.