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“Why does the Church reject penal substitution?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of atonement, alongside inquiries about indulgences and their relationship to works, as well as the Church’s teachings on the power of demons. Other topics include the debate on women’s ordination and the role of prayer in the Rosary.

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Questions Covered:

02:40 – Why does the Catholic Church reject the idea of penal substitutionary atonement?

14:14 – I don’t understand indulgences. It seems like that is being saved by works.

21:35 – What does the church teach about the power of demons? It seems like compared to the power of the Lord it would be hardly anything.

29:45 – I disagree with the prohibition against women’s ordination. There was an early deaconess named Julia and the Church changed her name to Julian to try to pretend she was a man. And I hear Catholics cite the idea that Jesus was a male so priests must be male, but we also use the language of the Church being a bride — well, there are men in the bride, so why couldn’t a woman be a priest?

41:52 – I’m in OCIA. But I don’t think we should be praying the Rosary because it’s not in the Bible.

48:29 – I’m a baby catechist. I have a problem believing in the supernaturality Jesus, like hearing about him appearing places and walking through walls.

Dr. Karlo responds to a recent incident, where a pastor has kids destroy statues of Mary. The discussion also touches on how to pray to saints without crossing into idolatry, the peculiarities of displaying relics, and the complexities surrounding the infallibility of the pope amidst differing approaches from recent leaders.

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Questions Covered:

00:30 – Reaction to video: Protestant pastor has kids smash statues of Mary

17:55 – I’m in OCIA, converting from a lot of Protestant churches. How do I pray to the saints without accidentally making it idolatrous?

22:51 – I have a tough time seeing Fulton Sheen’s jaw out on parade. It just seems weird.

35:30 – Religions were our first attempts to explain the universe. Then we invented science and realised how wrong we were.

44:18 – Is it a desecration to remove body parts from deceased saints and put them reliquaries?

50:25 – I’m in OCIA. I’m struggling with the idea of the infallibility of the pope. The last several popes had such different approaches to leading the church — how could they all be infallible?

“How do you justify replacing Holy Days?” This question leads to a discussion on the evolution of celebrations and supposed connections to pagan roots. Additionally, the conversation touches on how the Catholic Church fulfills the fivefold ministry of Ephesians 4:11 in the absence of the Apostles and explores historical evidence regarding the journeys of Apostles like Peter and John.

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Questions Covered:

04:55 – As a “Primitive Christian,” how do you justify replacing 1st-century Holy Days with modern celebrations that have pagan roots?

29:00 – If Apostles no longer exist, how does the Catholic Church fulfill the fivefold ministry of Ephesians 4:11?

40:12 – Is there historical evidence of where Apostles like Peter and John went to spread Christianity?

45:12 – Are there any early church writings regarding Mary?

“What is the earliest Christian document outside of the Bible?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational texts of Christianity, including insights into early Church Fathers and their teachings. The conversation also touches on the perspectives of early church fathers regarding sola scriptura, the Catholic view on the death penalty in light of Genesis 9:6, and the practice of praying to saints in the early Church.

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Questions Covered:

03:16 – What is the earliest Christian document outside of the Bible?

11:30 – Were there early church fathers that taught sola scriptura? St. Ambrose wrote “how are we to have recourse to things that are not in Holy writ?”

15:09 – How do Catholics view the death penalty as it relates to Genesis 9:6? Why do Catholics not require non-resistance, given that it was taught by the Pre-Nicene Fathers?

30:42 – How did the early Church and its bishops view praying to the saints in the first few centuries?

42:26 – Recommended Church Fathers Reading for New Catholics

48:11 – Does the Modern “Way International” Have Any Relation to the Early Church’s “The Way”?

“Why do Catholics believe in the Real Presence?” This question opens a discussion on the literal interpretation of the Eucharist, contrasting with symbolic views held by others. Additionally, the conversation addresses doubts stemming from differing ministries and provides clarity on the role of saints in Catholic faith, including responses to misconceptions about their intercessory power.

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Questions Covered:

01:32 – I am experience doubt, specifically Fr. James Martin ministry. I am coming from a protestant background so I am shocked.

15:10 – Why do Catholics take the Real Presence literally while others take it as symbols?

21:00 – She said that praying to the Saints is giving them the power of God. How can I respond?