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:

• 05:16 - What does the Church teach as far as free will and purgatory? Do we have control over how long it takes us to complete our time in purgatory?
• 17:10 - My mom wants to defend Protestant doctrine with Romans 14:1-5. What is a proper application of this scripture?
• 30:45 - I’m confused with social justice Catholics versus pro-life Catholics. Are there any intrinsic evils or moral imperatives?
• 44:32 - How will we be judged at the particular judgement and what would you say to Protestants that think it’s only about rewards and not eternal destiny?
• 50:20 - What exactly does the Church teach in regards to having concerts inside church buildings (sacred spaces)? We have a public college wanting to hold a concert in a parish and would like to use both religious and secular songs, which is why I’m asking.
• 52:34 - How do we know the words of Jesus in scripture are the actual words of Jesus?