Reason and Theology – Where Faith and Reason Intersect

by Michael Lofton

Basics of Biblical Hebrew with Luis Dizon | Lecture 1

Basics of Biblical Hebrew with Luis Dizon | Lecture 1 Luis Dizon begins his first lecture on the basics of Biblical Hebrew. This video is accessible to all viewers, but subsequent videos will be available for Patrons only. To become a patron, visit patreon.com/reasonandtheology Syllabus: https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Syllabus-Intro-to-Biblical-Hebrew.docx Aleph-Bet Video: Appendix: Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

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Does the Catholic Church Teach “Partial Inerrancy”? By J. Luis Dizon

In the Second Vatican Council document Dei Verbum, the official position of the Catholic Church on Bibliology (the study of the nature, authority and proper interpretation the Bible) is explained. Of particular interest is the section that speaks on the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture (§11). In it, we read the following: Therefore, since everything […]

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The Diaconate in the Eastern and Western Traditions with Fr. Deacon Dragani | 6.16.2021

The Deaconate in the Eastern and Western Traditions with Fr. Deacon Dragani | 6.16.2021

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On the Infallibility of Papal Canonizations with Michael Lofton | 6.16.2021

Michael goes over St. Alphonsus Liguori, Fr. Joachim Salaverri and Monsignor Van Noort on the infallibility of papal canonizations.

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Jesus: A Teacher of Strange Things with Cy Kellett

Michael Lofton interviews Cy Kellet, host of Catholic Answers Live, about his new book entitled: A Teacher of Strange Things. The book discusses who Jesus was, what he taught, and why people still follow him. If you would like to learn more about Jesus, or would like to hand a copy to a family member […]

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Our Lady of Fatima Webinar with Kevin Symonds

In a second Webinar, Kevin addresses the third secret of Fatima, and focuses specifically on Sr. Lucia’s interpretation of the secret.

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The Immaculate Conception from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective – Rev Dr John (Patrick) Ramsey

The Immaculate Conception from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective – Rev Dr John (Patrick) Ramsey There are many works out about this topic and many collections of patristic sayings around the topic. This article will not be an attempt to consider all these writings in themselves but rather to present a theological position on the matter […]

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The Crisis in the Catholic Church with Bishop Joseph Strickland

The Crisis in the Catholic Church with Bishop Joseph Strickland Michael Lofton and William Albrecht interview Bishop Joseph Strickland about the crisis in the Catholic Church. The following questions are asked: 1. Your excellency, is there a crisis in the church today? If so, can you describe what it is about? 2. What do you […]

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St. John Henry Newman and the Syllabus of Errors with Michael Lofton

St. John Henry Newman and the Syllabus of Errors with Michael Lofton Michael analyzes the Syllabus of Errors and considers St. John Henry Newman’s perspective on the same.

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The Language of Dissent (Michael Lofton’s Analysis Show)

The Language of Dissent (Michael Lofton’s Analysis Show) Michael discusses certain buzz words that liberals tend to use to cover up dissent.

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Weaponization of the Eucharist? Michael Lofton’s Analysis

Michael addresses the concept of “weaponizing the Eucharist” and its problems in light of the New Testament and the testimony of the Saints.

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Answering Orthodoxy: The Formula of Hormisdas with Michael Lofton

Michael first addresses Dr. Peter Kwasniewski’s hasty judgments about himself and then discusses the Formula of Hormisdas and the implications it has on Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox discussions.

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Comments on the Channels Restoring the Faith and Rights and Duties

(WARNING: Some of these screenshots contain disturbing content and language.) I write this post because I’m tired of being lied about by Mike from Restoring the Faith and Trad Patrick from Rights and Duties. I truly believe everyone needs to be warned about what they are doing behind the scenes. Mind you, I didn’t search […]

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My Response to Dr. Peter Kwasniewski on Pope Benedict XIV

I’ve often observed that some people accuse others of the very things they appear to do. Case in point, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski posted the following comment about me on Facebook, accusing me of “excessive haste and misguided zeal…” and rushing “to the studio for a half-hour program to ‘take down’ the next threatening falsehood.” His […]

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Dusting Off Radical Traditionalism by Cathy Quartarone

When I first went to the Latin Mass, I was blown away by its beauty and mystery. However, I soon got caught up in the online subculture of hyper-traditionalism. I’ve always been more conservative. When I was a Protestant, I saw that the excesses of third-wave feminism were clearly not biblical. The post-modern nihilist liberalism […]

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Brief Thoughts on the Bradshaw/Tomaszewski Discussion on Essence and Energies

I recently watched the discussion between Dr. David Bradshaw and Christopher Tomaszewski on the essence and energies distinction, which was hosted by the channel Intellection Conservatism. Both of these men have been guests on my channel and I’ve appreciated their content. I also enjoyed the discussion and feel both behaved charitably; in fact, they both […]

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The Consequences of Clerical Incompetency

A Memorial Day I Will Never Forget On this Memorial Day, I find myself thinking about the last conversation I had with my mother. I had sent her a picture of my youngest son months before, and it was on this day she responded and acknowledged his existence. Her message was followed by the usual […]

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The Assyrian Church of the East with Qasha Ephraim Ashur Alkhas

The Assyrian Church of the East with Qasha Ephraim Ashur Alkhas Michael Lofton discusses the Assyrian Church of the East with Qasha Ephraim (Aprim), a priest in the ACOE.

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Review of Taylor Marshall’s Infiltration with Kevin J. Symonds and Riverrun Part Two

Review of Taylor Marshall’s Infiltration with Kevin J. Symonds and Riverrun Part Two

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The Dangers of Pornography with Matt Fradd

Matt Fradd joins Michael for a discussion about his book, The Porn Myth, concerning the dangers of pornography. Visit here to purchase a copy of the book: https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Myth-Exposing-Reality-Pornography/dp/162164006X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=matt+fradd&qid=1622003761&sr=8-3

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Will Many Be Saved with Dr. Ralph Martin

Dr. Ralph Martin discusses his book Will Many Be Saved and addresses the proper understanding of Lumen Gentium. He also interacts with figures such as Karl Rahner and Bishop Robert Barron.

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Answering Eastern Orthodox Objections: The First Constitutum of Pope Vigilius with Michael Lofton

Michael sets the stage by addressing the controversies surrounding the Council of Ephesus and the Council of Chalcedon. He then addresses the controversy with the Fifth Ecumenical Council and focuses on the First Constitutum of Pope Vigilius and ask how it doesn’t falsify papal infallibility.

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Vatican II through Eastern Catholic Eyes with Fr. Dcn. Dragani

Vatican II through Eastern Catholic Eyes with Fr. Dcn. Dragani Father Deacon Anthony Dragani (Eastern Catholic) provides an Eastern Catholic perspective on the Second Vatican Council, including other topics such as the deaconate, the liturgy and communion with Eastern Orthodox.

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Review of Taylor Marshall’s Infiltration with Kevin J. Symonds and Riverrun

Review of Taylor Marshall’s Infiltration with Kevin J. Symonds and Riverrun

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Michael’s Analysis Show: On the Rot in Some Traditionalist Circles

Michael’s Analysis Show: On the Rot in Some Traditionalist Circles Michael addresses some of the concerns he has about the behavior of various reactionary traditionalists after hearing there would be a review of Taylor Marshall’s book Infiltration.

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R&T Morning Show (05/17/2021) with Michael Lofton

R&T Morning Show (05/17/2021) with Michael Lofton Michael begins the day with a morning prayer from the Eastern Catholic tradition, daily Scripture readings and a passage from the church father St. Gregory Nazianzus.

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Discussion on Toll Houses with Fr. John Whiteford and Fr. Patrick Ramsey

Discussion on Toll Houses with Fr. John Whiteford and Fr. Patrick Ramsey Eastern Orthodox priests Fr. John Whiteford and Fr. Patrick Ramsey discuss their understandings on toll houses in the Eastern Orthodox tradition and clear up common misconceptions.

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The Magisterium of the Catholic Church with Dr. Lawrence J. King

The Magisterium of the Catholic Church with Dr. Lawrence J. King

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Converting to Catholicism with Keith Nester

Keith Nester’s tells his conversion story to Catholicism with the R&T crew. Keith Nester is a former pastor/youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. Keith served in United Methodist, Assemblies of God, and Evangelical Free churches in various roles. In 2017, after a 20 year long discernment process, Keith resigned his full-time […]

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Balancing Out Taylor Marshall on Pachamama and the Kissing of the Quran with Michael Lofton

Marshall’s original video discussed in this video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq-IjgM-pvs&t=2611s