#11632 Why Theology Matters - Mark Brumley

Questions Covered:  03:08 – Regarding Mary’s bodily death, is it a valid theology opinion or position to take that she did not die but was assumed without dying first, given its not part of the dogma itself?  05:46 – I heard a priest say that even an atheist can get to heaven, is this true?  16:52 – Why does the rosary have ten Hail Marys in a row? Is there a significance to this?  22:28 – Do rights exist or are rights just something that came out of the enlightenment period?   35:13 – Can the verse Act 8:16 and Acts 19:1-6 be used in an argument for the efficacy of Baptism?   44:35 – Is there any connection of “That which dwells” from the Old Testament to the Holy Spirit?  52:47 – Why are the Gospels written in third person?   …

Questions Covered:  04:24 – Is evangelizing through content creation of video games good? 11:52 – I read in a Lutheran book that “the reason the church used to only provide the bread not the blood is because the congregation is not holy enough” can Joe speak to this? 18:38 – What intercessory power do old testament figures hold? Are they the same as saints? (ie: is Moses/Elijah the same as St. Thomas Aquinas?) 20:31 – If purgatory is meant to purify us of our disordered desires, how do indulgences play into that? 30:15 – How do I explain to my friend that the Catholic church does have the fullness of the faith? 34:15 – How are things different for people with autism in the church? Do they have different expectations from the church? 45:45 – What is your take on the widespread phenomenon of Pentecostal miracles driving people away from the Catholic Church? …

Questions Covered: 24:59 – How do I find peace when things like the Latin Mass I prefer going to is being restricted? 34:36 – I have peace by only listening to Catholic radio and not the news of the world. 39:00 – I’ve taught confirmation for a long time now, but now I’m being told that I don’t teach enough love. How do I find peace while I’m being told I’m not teaching the faith right? 47:50 – I agree with you, Pray, don’t worry and serve other people. 51:19 – How do we maintain peace when fellow Christians are suffering persecution all across the world? …

Questions Covered: 28:55 – Could you comment on how human dignity is affected by NFP and barrier methods of pregnancy avoidance especially for those who don’t want to take artificial contraception? 40:27 – I want to know more about the upcoming alliance in the World Health Organization. …

Questions Covered: 16:05 – How do I grow my trust in God’s goodness and love? 36:50 – I’m not Catholic, what are some resources you recommend to learn more about Catholicism? 49:00 – What does the Church teach about monastic life and the mandate to be fruitful and multiply? …

Questions Covered: 08:40 – Can I be a conscientious objector if I join the military and don’t want to partake in an unjust war? 21:55 – Why was Mary not baptized? 28:30 – Does the validity of baptism depend on the acceptance of the recipient? 52:12 – Would you still need to go to purgatory if you went to confession 10 minutes prior to death? …

Questions Covered: 18:06 – How guilty am I supposed to feel for Jesus dying for our sins? 31:47 – I’m a new Christian and my girlfriend is Catholic. We have been debating the Trinity. My church teaches that The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all the same. What does the Catholic Church teach and why is mine wrong? …

Questions Covered: 10:28 – Since St. John was exiled at the end of his life, how did he deliver his last books? 18:11 – How can I sincerely pray the act of contrition and the Our Father if I have a hard time with what the prayer says? 34:98 – Do you need to be specific when asking for a prayer intention? …

Questions Covered: 05:27 – How can we explain the view of predestination according to Augustine and Aquinas? 17:45 – What tips would you give to someone who was raised Christian but now doesn’t even believe Jesus existed? 31:57 – If my husband were to go through RCIA would he have to do anything else to make our marriage sacramental? 33:58 – Is it plausible to say that St. Ignatius of Antioch’s famous quote on ‘the is the Catholic Church’ a reference to Peter being bishop of Antioch? 45:26 – Why are the letters of St. Paul so confusing regarding grace and law? …

Questions Covered: 06:18 – What resources can you recommend on the veneration of relics? 10:31 – What would be the best way to expose our fellow Catholics to the eastern rites? 16:09 – What are your thoughts on so-called Catholics evangelizing but who preach heresy? 21:14 – I’m a protestant considering Catholicism. Are there 2 judgements? 31:58 – Were the Greek Orthodox and the Catholic Church ever together? Who came first? 38:43 – Do you see your debate with Pearl as a result of the pendulum swinging in the opposite direction as a result of radical feminism? 46:45 – Will people still wear clothes in heaven since shame would no longer be a thing? 50:41 – Which other denominations pray the Apostles’ creed? Do they also say that they believe in the Catholic Church? …