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:

• 02:28 - Is there an official interpretation Mark 11:12-25? 
• 07:14 - When can catholics rebel against the government, and how does that relate to just war theory?
• 19:05 - Does the case of the immaculate conception contradict free will? Did God lock in Mary’s decision?
• 28:49 - Could Jimmy talk about the John Surratt scandal?
• 36:33 - I am talking with a family member who has fallen away, and they want a neutral source to read more about Catholic Church. What’s a good resource?
• 44:34 - I don’t think I’m going to die. Does that mean I’m not a Christian?
• 50:10 - I cannot find priest to work through my mental health problems. How does this impact me and my sinful ways?

Resources Mentioned:

• A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist by Jimmy Akin