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“Could the Pope Crown a New Holy Roman Emperor Today?” While the papal authority in this regard has evolved, the discussion touches on the historical significance of such ceremonies. Other intriguing questions include whether zombies could get married and what argument one might use to convince a medieval king of time travel. Additionally, the conversation explores the limits of a priest’s ability to bless water.

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Questions Covered:

01:20 – Could zombies get married?

12:04 – What person does Jimmy consider a healer

21:45 – Does the Pope still hypothetically have the power to crown a Holy Roman Emperor?

28:47 – If you were cast back in time, let’s say to medieval Europe. You are captured upon the moment that you materialized in the past and were brought before the King immediately. You have one argument that you can present to the King to prove that you are a time traveler (and not say a witch). What argument could you use to convince the king that you time travelled? If you fail at the argument you’re burned at the stake. Those are high stakes!!

37:12 – Is there any evidence that ancient humans may have reached a level of technological advancement similar to, or even higher than, ours, and that this knowledge was somehow lost after the fall or after the great flood?

51:20 – How much water can a Priest bless in one time? Presumably they cannot bless the whole ocean so how far is their reach in this regard?

“Could vampires be creatures of God?” This question opens a fascinating discussion about the nature of evil and creation, particularly in light of the belief that vampires, as blood-consuming beings, oppose Christ. Other intriguing topics include the theological implications of aliens being viewed as demons and whether fictional narratives can align with real-life moral principles.

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Questions Covered:

03:52 – How do we grapple with the Eastern Orthodox theology that aliens would be considered demons? I think the idea is largely from Fr Seraphim Rose (although he’s quite contentious in orthodox circles as I have many friends who dislike him a lot, and others who consider him better than basically every saint)

13:37 – Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my email. I watched your video “Could You Marry An Alien,” and I found it to be quite comprehensive in answering that question. But, now I have a question on whether the exact same principles for real life need to be followed in a fictional story. I have been reading a serialized science fiction story by an Anglican author. In the story, a relationship starts to develop between a human male and a humanoid female alien. I have talked with the author about his plans for the story, and while most of the criteria have been met (being with a rational soul, will be baptized later in the story) the author decided to treat the ability to have children the same as an infertile human couple. Is this an okay approach for a fictional story, or should real-life principles be applied? He has also discussed another potential solution, potentially objectionable idea. Having sci-fi technology be capable of allowing inter-species couples to reproduce. Is this a viable solution, provided that it works like acceptable fertility treatments (instead of IVF, cloning, or any other unnatural intrusion) or is this also bad? Can the same principles be applied to humanoid fantasy creatures as to aliens?

22:54 – I understand vampires to be the antithesis of Christ, consuming blood to give themselves life whereas Christ shed His blood to give us life, and this makes vampires evil. If they were real, how could they be evil since they would be creations of God? It seems a paradox to me that they would be naturally evil (the evil act of consuming blood is in their nature) while being a creature of God.

35:18 – I enjoy listening to much of your content! I am wondering: Does Jesus genetically resemble God in genotype and/or phenotype? How about Mary? Thank you for considering answering my question!

42:51 – Is it ok for one to hold the view that the Tree of Life from Kabbalah is a valid conception of God without straying from the doctrinal belief in the Trinity? Like, if God is so beyond the realm of human comprehension (in the sense of the story of the blind men and the elephant, where we as mortals don’t possess the capacity to conceptualize God in His totality), is it valid to explore other conceptions of the role God plays in the world without straying into heretical territory so long as you still hold onto the traditional categorization of the Trinity as well?

50:58 – If there were no Fall, would philosophy exist?

“Can I pray to my family members who have died” The conversation touches on whether it’s appropriate to pray to deceased family members and explores the order of Marian Dogmas, providing a well-rounded look at these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

20:20 – Can I pray to my family members who have died?

34:01 – Is there an order among Marian Dogmas?

“Did the Exodus really happen?” This question invites a closer look at the historical and theological implications of the Exodus narrative. Additionally, the discussion touches on why Matthew 24:36 states that not even the Son knows the time of God’s return, and how the Rosary played a role in defeating the Cathars, highlighting the rich tapestry of faith and history in Catholicism.

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Questions Covered:

08:24 – Did the Exodus really happen, or is it symbolic?

37:08 – How exactly did the Rosary defeat the Cathars?

48:35 – Why do the Gospels share the same story with different details?

“How should I sort through everything the Church teaches?” This question opens a discussion on navigating the complexities of Church doctrine. Additionally, the episode addresses intriguing topics such as why St. Michael is recognized as a saint despite being an angel, and whether a Protestant can participate in Confession, providing a well-rounded exploration of faith.

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Questions Covered:

05:58 – How should I sort through everything the Church teaches?

13:20 – How come St. Michael is a saint if he is an angel?

20:28 – What’s the response to the claim that Mary and Joseph did not have very much faith because they were afraid and didn’t know where to look when they lost Jesus?

33:10 – Can a Protestant go to Confession?

42:50 – How is the Eucharist a propitiatory sacrifice and how is it applied?