Author: Michael Lofton

Michael is a graduate of Christendom College Graduate School of Theology where he received his Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Cum Laude) in 2018. He is currently working on a doctorate in Theology with Pontifex University and is writing a dissertation on the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Michael is the founder of Reason & Theology where he has interviewed many of the leading figures in contemporary theology. He has also appeared on EWTN, Catholic Answers, SiriusXM Radio, Radio Maria and has contributed frequently to various newspapers and websites.

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Engaging Protestant Objections to Catholicism w/ Erick Ybarra and Luis Dizon

Engaging Protestant Objections to Catholicism w/ Erick Ybarra and Luis Dizon Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and Luis Dizon respond to Dr. James White’s arguments against Catholicism in a discussion of his with Cameron Bertuzzi. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8woTgHoR0A&t=3607s #catholic #protestant #theology #debate #reformed #catholicism

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Dr. James White Critiques Michael Lofton on the Council of Nicaea

Dr. James White Critiques Michael Lofton on the Council of Nicaea Michael Lofton offers a first impression review of Dr. James White’s critique of his content. The original video may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma-D4LCK6rg 00:00 Introduction 05:03 Dr. White’s review of Lofton begins 5:58 The “1054” schism between Catholics and Orthodox 10:13 Recent developments to […]

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Michael’s Catholic/Orthodox Book Announcement!

Michael’s Catholic/Orthodox Book Announcement! Michael Lofton reveals that he will release a book on Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, which will be published by Catholic Answers.

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2022 R&T Online Conference Announcement

Michael Lofton is pleased to announce the first R&T online conference. See below for more details: Theme: Catholicism and Orthodoxy: What Still Divides Us? Air Date on R&T: June 11th at 12 PM Central Live Q&A Session: June 11th at 6 PM Central, after everyone’s prerecorded video sessions have aired. Participation is optional. Access: Free […]

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Did Cardinal Ottaviani Reject the New Mass? | Michael Lofton

Did Cardinal Ottaviani Reject the New Mass? | Michael Lofton Michael Lofton considers the position of Cardinal Ottaviani on the New Mass and assesses whether he can legitimately be used to critique the Novus Ordo Missae.

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Does Canon 6 of Nicaea Refute Catholicism? A Response to James W

Does Canon 6 of Nicaea Refute Catholicism? A Response to James White Michael Lofton responds to James White’s argument that canon 6 of the First Council of Nicaea refutes the universal jurisdiction of the pope. He also briefly offers some initial thoughts on James White’s discussion with Cameron Bertuzzi on the Dividing Line. The original […]

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1000 Videos and an Important Announcement!

Michael Lofton celebrates 1000 videos in a little over three years. He also announces some very special news!

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2022 R&T Online Conference

Theme: Catholicism and Orthodoxy: What Still Divides Us? Air Date on R&T: June 11th at 12 PM Central Live Q&A Session: June 11th at 6 PM Central, after everyone’s prerecorded video sessions have aired. Participation is optional. Access: Free Participants: Dr. Petros Vassiliadis (Eastern Orthodox): – Petros Vassiliadis (born 1945) is a Greek biblical scholar […]

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Concerns with the Traditional Catholic Movement (St. Joseph Diologos) Michael Lofton and Timothy Flanders continue the St. Joseph Dialogos series with a discussion about some of the concerns Michael has about the Traditional Catholic movement. They discuss what Traditional Catholicism is, the view that Benedict is still the pope, the claim that disciplinary decrees can […]