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:
- 04:21 - Is it okay for Catholics to possess statues of Buddha or pagan gods if it is just for art purposes?
- 11:38 - Is the Book of Revelation about things that have already happened or is it a book of prophecy? We often hear that the rapture is coming and I wonder what the Catholic teaching is on this.
- 16:55 - Why do Catholics say that the Eucharist is the sacrifice and God Himself, and treat the priest as Christ?
- 21:03 - What are the obstacles that keep us from finding the truth?
- 16:55 - When do we cross the line into idolatry when we have role models and people we want to be like?
- 22:42 - Can you clarify for some Orthodox Christians the doctrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Some say Catholics are worshiping the physical body of Jesus.
- 29:17 - I’m concerned about some of the recent statements made by Pope Francis about the death penalty. Is the doctrine changing?
- 33:33 - My Baptist friend says that if we aren’t saved by Jesus’ blood on the cross, then he died in vain. How do I respond to her when she says we are saved by his blood and don’t need to do anything else?
- 41:00 - Why do so many people who go through Catholic schooling stop going to Mass?
- 45:30 - Is there a special place in Heaven for priests and deacons, different than the place for lay people?
- 48:28 - Did the Church ever formerly teach to not read the Bible?
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