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Why Do Catholics Believe Tradition Is Divinely Inspired? Plus More

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Jimmy Akin dives into big questions on Cain’s fear of others in Genesis, praying to deceased loved ones, Mary’s perpetual virginity in Ezekiel 44:2, and Catholic tradition vs. Sola Scriptura—plus a weird question on killer whales and human flesh!

Questions Covered:

  • 01:38 - Gen 4:14 Who is Cain referring to when saying others will kill him? Weren’t they the only other humans alive?
  • 04:51 - Do our prayers directly affect and change what happens in heaven?
  • 12:56 - Could you elaborate on Ez. 44:2? How does this relate to Mary and her perpetual virginity?
  • 20:19 - My mother passed away a week ago. Can I pray to her?
  • 22:31 - Are we allowed to question the pope on issues that he has never declared infallibly?
  • 28:53 - Could a killer whale get a taste for human flesh?
  • 30:40 - Why do Catholics hold to tradition as divinely inspired?
  • 40:21 - Can Sola Scriptura be used as just a tool for Catholics?
  • 51:03 - What do you think happened on Holy Saturday? Did Christ’s suffering intensify?
  • 52:12 - Can you expound on what Catholics can believe in regards to polygenism?
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