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:

• 02:01 - Was Jesus’ sacrifice in vain? Two thousand years have passed and we have had world wars and the worst kind of sin. 
• 05:36 - Is it a good idea to do away with seminaries in order to deal with the scandal?
• 08:50 - Are there any good resources that counter the orthodox arguments against the primacy of the Pope?
• 21:25 - What is a good way to respond to Mormons who come to the front door saying Catholics don’t know their Bible?
• 23:42 - Why do people generally talk about Ronald Reagan as a Protestant and not a Catholic?
• 28:43 - What would be the Catholic tradition for a child born to a woman because of an affair? Would her husband take responsibility or would the man who is the father do so?
• 32:52 - Why do Catholics display the crucifix and Protestants an empty cross?
• 41:35 - Should radio stations and deacons be publicly asking for their bishops to resign?
• 47:47 - Can you explain the Catholic view on drinking alcohol?