#12130 Could Hobbits or Vulcans Become Catholic Priests? - Jimmy Akin
If intelligent alien or fictional species like Vulcans or Hobbits existed, could they be ordained as priests? We dive into this speculative theology question and also explore Marian devotion, dowsing, near-death experiences, and papal infallibility.
Questions Covered:
02:59 – Would other intelligent creatures (like hobbits or vulcans) become priests?
08:29 – Could a Catholic holding all that the Church teaches on Mary believe that she’s overemphasized?
12:03 – What are the “living waters” discussed in John 4?
15:32 – I’ve seen your videos on dowsing. Is dowsing for future events permissible, or is it considered divination?
24:55 – Can a consecration be valid if one item is defective?
30:58 – Why do most people who have Near-Death Experiences that are not religious or mention Jesus?
36:01 – How do you meditate on the rosary while saying the vocal prayers?
40:21 – When Jesus talks about “a divided kingdom” and the demons, what is he talking about?
46:20 – If the pope were to make a definitive statement, could half of it be infallible and the other half be fallible?
51:44 – What are the limitations of a bishop over the liturgical functions of a diocese?
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#12129 Could a Gorilla Be Saved If Evangelized Through Sign Language? - Jimmy Akin
If a gorilla could understand the Gospel through sign language, could it be saved? We explore this unusual but fascinating question, plus why St. Philomena’s feast was removed, the Church’s view on devotionals, and how to approach celibacy in unexpected life situations.
Questions Covered:
03:38 – How can I invite my college Newman Center to a seder dinner as part of an interfaith event?
08:32 – Why was St. Philomena’s feast day removed from the Roman Calendar?
12:38 – If a person could evangelize via sign language to a gorilla, could the gorilla be saved?
24:33 – Does the Church have a stance on devotionals that seem to put words in God’s mouth?
32:05 – How do I respond to the claim that situations like David and the bread of the temple or Jesus’ disciples eating on the sabbath should be applied to same-sex relationships?
42:46 – Catechism 1658 talks about single persons — not by choice, but by life circumstance–; is God calling them to celibacy? If God is all-knowing, why would He call people to a vocation they can’t fulfill?
49:00 – What is the threshold for the Church to make a public excommunication of an individual(s) spreading hatred explicitly or implicitly and claiming the Catholic faith informs their hateful worldview?
52:21 – Where does St. Veronica come from? Why are there three times Christ falls in the Stations when the Bible says he fell once?
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#12128 Did Anyone Teach the Immaculate Conception Before St. Augustine? - Tim Staples
Are Marian doctrines like the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption late inventions, or do they have earlier roots? We explore pre-Augustinian thought, why some doctrines develop differently, and how Marian beliefs compare to teachings like eternal security and sola fide.
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Questions Covered:
12:41 – I know the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul & Divinity of Jesus. Is it his Resurrected body?
16:30 – Do we have any prior to Augustine who taught the concept of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption? Why is the argument of time work for eternal security and sola fide, but not Marian doctrines?
47:30 – Have you read “Jesus Wept”?
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#12125 Do Eastern Catholics Have to Believe Everything Roman Catholics Do? - Alex Jurado
Are all Catholics bound by the same beliefs, regardless of rite? We explore the unity and diversity within the Catholic Church, plus discuss attending Byzantine parishes, Marian theology in the East, and inter-rite confessions.
Questions Covered:
10:17 – Can a priest of a certain rite celebrate the Eucharist in a different rite?
15:21 – Do the Eastern Catholic Churches believe in Mary the same way the Orthodox?
19:15 – Have any of the Eastern Catholic Churches undergo sweeping liturgical changes like the Latin Rite?
19:15 – Have any of the Eastern Catholic Churches undergone sweeping liturgical changes like the Latin Rite?
25:15 – How do you answer the objection that the early Church was Orthodox, not Catholic?
29:59 – As a Roman Catholic, can I attend a Byzantine Parish to fulfill my Sunday obligation?
34:30 – You helped me in my conversion. Is there anything in the Bible to help me point my wife towards Catholicism?
45:29 – What was the biggest adjustment when you started attending the Byzantine Rite?
46:43 – Why do we use “the Roman Catholic Church” to refer to all the rites? Can’t we just use “The Catholic Church” and use “Roman Catholic” for the specific rite?
48:40 – Did you take it easy on George Janko?
51:08 – Can I get Confession from an Eastern Rite priest?
53:00 – Are Eastern Catholics required to believe everything that other Catholics are required to believe?
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#12125 Are Catholics Winning the Battle of Ideas Online? | Flannel Panel - Joe Heschmeyer
With so many voices on social media and YouTube, is Catholicism gaining ground in the digital world? We explore the Church’s online presence and also look at trends in adult conversions to the faith.
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Topics Covered:
09:00 – Are more adults converting to Catholicism?
33:00 – Are Catholics winning online?
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