Open Forum

The callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.

Questions Covered:

• 05:53 - Could it be said that the reason the Vatican has not approved Our Lady of Medjugorje is because she continues to appear, or is there more we don’t know? Why is it so well known that Martin Luther continued to honor the Virgin Mary? Did he have secret motives?
• 16:02 - What’s the difference between a natural good work and a supernatural good work?
• 22:11 - I’m a new Catholic looking for some information on what exactly a Marian devotion entails.
• 27:50 - How did the Old Testament Jews know which scriptures were inspired?
• 32:32 - In regards to sin and death, how can animals and plants die before humans ever existed?
• 41:36 - I was speaking about our beliefs in Mary with my girlfriend. I was using A Daily Defense to help with some of our conversations. She still struggles with the idea that Mary is able to protect us and intercede for us, based on what she reads in scripture. She also struggles with understanding why we have statues? Can you help me better explain?
• 46:11 - I heard you discussing Marian devotions. If God is God, why does He need us to pray to Mary and the saints as intercessors?
• 51:01 - Is the relationship that Christians have with God somewhat abusive, in that there is violent punishment for sins, even those we may not be aware of?