Catholic Answers Live

“How can Catholics hold councils without Orthodox bishops?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of ecclesiastical authority and governance. Additionally, the episode addresses whether one must be Catholic to be saved, the Orthodox perspective on the Immaculate Conception, and the differing views on the Filioque in the Creed.

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Questions Covered:

01:45 – How can Catholics still hold councils without the Orthodox bishops?

12:12 – Do you have to be Catholic in order to be saved?

15:15 – What’s the Orthodox view of Immaculate Conception? Is the Orthodox canon different from ours?

20:25 – Leo III wouldn’t add the Filioque to the Creed and gave his reasons?. Did the pope who added it ever give an explanation as to why?

28:43 – Is it ok for Catholics to accept the Ethiopian canon description of Jesus?

30:18 – I’ve heard some Orthodox say they don’t adore Jesus in the Eucharist because they view it as food. Is this uniform thought?

33:33 – How can a non-Christian evaluate the competing claim of the Eastern Orthodox who also claims apostolic authority?

39:21 – Why does the Eastern Orthodox allow contraception and Catholics don’t?

43:55 – Can a person who became Eastern Orthodox from Catholicism just jump back and forth? How can Eastern Orthodox justify 3 sacramental marriages?

48:12 – Do you think the Catholics and all other churches will ever fully reunite?

“What are the top reasons for Gospel reliability?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational aspects that affirm the Gospels’ trustworthiness, including the significance of eyewitness accounts. Other topics include the challenges posed by Bart Ehrman regarding Jesus’ words, the role of St. Luke among the apostles, and the criteria used to determine authentic Gospels versus apocryphal texts.

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Questions Covered:

02:10 – What are the top 3 reasons for the reliability of the gospels?

29:07 – Have you considered the work of Bart Ehrman and his problems with what Jesus really said?

35:56 – Is it safe to assume that St. Luke was one of the 72 that was originally sent out?

42:27 – How did they figure out which gospels were the actual eye witnesses and others weren’t like the gospel of Thomas?

46:49 – How would you go about balancing knowing the bible is the word of God and knowing humans had some influence on it?

50:44 – How would you compare the reliability of transmission of the NT compared to the Quran and the Hadiths?

“Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?” This question opens a discussion on early Church issues, including the specifics of the canon established at the Council of Florence and the complexities surrounding the organization of the early Church. Other topics include the role of Protestant pastors in critiquing Catholicism and the scriptural basis for attending Mass and confession.

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Questions Covered:

02:30 – Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?

07:51 – What is the specific canon of the council of Florence (1422) whereby the Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Coptics all agreed on the 73 book canon of scripture?

12:40 – How can we help stop this war in the Middle East? What can I do?

16:51 – How do I respond to a Protestant claim citing Eamon Duffy’s book, Saints and Sinners, that Clement never makes the claim to be a bishop, that his letter from the whole Roman community (not just him), and that the church at that time was organized under a group of bishops, not a single bishop.

21:32 – Why do Protestant pastors feel compelled to put down the Catholic faith? If they don’t believe it, why don’t they just leave us alone?

29:12 – Where is it in scripture that we need to attend Mass once a week and go to confession once a year? And are there any exceptions for people who can’t get there (like if they can’t drive).

34:09 – Why do all of the apostolic Churches like the Oriental Orthodox have different canons on scripture and different christologies?

41:08 – If my mother and father are in Purgatory, do they know each other in Purgatory? Can souls in Purgatory pray for each other?

46:28 – In the early church, how did they know how to consecrate the bread and wine at Mass?

49:10 – How does the Catholic Church view the development of the election of a pope changing from Roman clergy to the College of Cardinals?

51:48 – I’ve heard people say that Peter and Paul had different gospel messages, and that since I’m American, I’m a gentile, therefore I should follow Paul instead of Peter.

“Is it appropriate to pray the Rosary during Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the integration of personal devotion within communal worship. Other topics include why many Catholic parishes serve only bread during Communion, the historical context of the Holy Family’s journey to Egypt, and the process of seeking annulments while preparing for the sacraments.

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Questions Covered:

03:30 – Is it appropriate to pray the Rosary during Mass?

17:03 – I’m not Catholic. Why do many Catholic churches only give the bread and not the wine? It seems like if we’re following scripture it should be both.

29:15 – I heard that when the Holy Family went to Egypt they were robbed by two thieves, and these same thieves were crucified with Jesus. Is this true?

33:33 – My wife and I are going through OCIA. Both of us are seeking annulments for our previous marriages. The annulments will likely not be done by Easter. Can we still receive the sacrament of reconciliation?

43:11 – Could the new Mass of Paul VI be considered a new rite? Especially considering the new Eucharistic prayers, and the fact that the Roman Canon is not required?

45:21 – What are your thoughts on making noise in the church before Mass begins? Should it be silent preparation, or should we greet and talk to people? Or somewhere in between?

50:07 – Is Aquinas’ belief that Jesus did not have the theological virtue of Faith a doctrine of the Church? Or is it just Aquinas’ opinion?

“Is feminism compatible with Christianity?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and feminist ideals, addressing concerns about objectification and the complexities of modern feminism. Other topics include how to engage charitably with feminist viewpoints and the misconceptions surrounding women’s equality and the patriarchy.

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Questions Covered:

01:30 – Is Feminism compatible with Christianity?

23:28 – My sister claims to be a feminist and says she is in support of legal prostitution. At the same time she says she is against the objectification of women. Any advice on how to talk to her about this stuff?

32:46 – What’s your advice on how to best debate with a feminist in a charitable way?

43:50 – I think people are confused about what feminism is. People think women being equal is women being like men, and that’s wrong. I think the patriarchy still has a hold on us in some ways — women need education so they can escape abusive relationships if needed.