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:
- 02:50 - Why are there differences between the Acts of the Apostles and the writings of Josephus?
- 05:08 - In Paul’s letters, he seems to refer to the law as a curse, which seems to contradict the Old Testament, for example, the law established by God through Moses. How can we understand this?
- 08:07 - Jesus said there are many rooms in his Father’s house. Does this mean that God accepts all religions?
- 13:35 - Is a marriage valid if a priest performs the service, even if it’s not in a Catholic Church and is not a Mass?
- 16:26 - On Holy Saturday, one of the lines of Scripture was “truly necessary sin of Adam.” How could sin be necessary? What does this mean?
- 18:55 - How can we understand the feeding of the 5,000? Was this a message from Jesus about something else?
- 22:51 - Can you clarify Catholic teaching on marriage?
- 28:40 - What is replacement theology?
- 33:34 - Can you comment on the prophecy of St. Malachi?
- 40:25 - My friend asked me why Catholics worship a serpent. Apparently, there is an audience hall with the face of a serpent in the Vatican. What does this mean?
- 46:13 - I have family members who claim that they can speak to the dead and predict the future. How can I respond to them about this? What is Church teaching on this?
- 49:40 - What are programs I can attend to learn Catholic apologetics?
- 52:11 - What are your recommendations for books for understanding the papacy and understanding Scripture?
Resources Mentioned:
- Upon This Rock: St. Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church by Steve Ray
- http://jimmyakin.com/
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