Recent Posts – Reason and Theology

The New Papal Commission on the Female Diaconate with Timothy Flanders

Michael Lofton and Timothy Flanders discuss the new papal commission for a potential female diaconate in the Catholic Church.

by Michael Lofton

Discussion with a Mormon with Kwaku El

by Michael Lofton

Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? With Shabir Ally and William Albrecht (Moderator: Michael Lofton)

by Michael Lofton

Atonement Theories Round Table

Michael hosts a discussion with a Roman Catholic (Erick Ybarra), Eastern Catholic (Elijah Yasi), Eastern Orthodox (Fr. Patrick Ramsey), Oriental Orthodox (Daniel Kakish) and a Reformed Protestant (Turretinfan) on theories of the atonement of Christ (Ransom Theory, Christus Victor Theory, Penal Substitution Theory, etc).

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Eduardo Echeverria on the Nouvelle Théologie

Dr. Eduardo Echeverria on the Nouvelle Théologie.

by Michael Lofton

Fr. John Ramsey on Development of Doctrine in Eastern Orthodoxy (S2 E36)

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra discuss Fr. John Ramsey on Development of Doctrine in Eastern Orthodoxy.

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Musharraf Hussain on the Jesus of the Quran and the Bible

Michael and William discuss the Jesus of the Quran and the Bible in a round table with Dr. Musharraf Hussain.

by Michael Lofton

Why Protestant Bibles Are Smaller with Steve Christie (S2 E34)

Why are Protestant Bibles smaller? Michael and William discuss the issue of the canon with Protestant author Steve Christie.

by Michael Lofton

Justification and Assurance with Taylor Barrett

by Michael Lofton

Response to EO Objections to the Papacy Part II

by Michael Lofton

Missa Sicca: A Mass for the Laity at Home

Since many people may not be able to attend Mass, I decided to repost a Missa Sicca that I put together in 2015 for Church Militant. It should be used by the head of the household as a private devotional or a substitute when unable to attend Mass. In case you are not familiar with the […]

by Michael Lofton

Reading Scripture Apart from Church History

Michael discusses some of the difficulties surrounding the position that says one should read Scripture alone and not in light of church history.

by Michael Lofton

Examples of Doctrinal Development in Eastern Orthodoxy

In an effort to develop common ground between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, I have decided to briefly discuss the concept of doctrinal development and its existence in Eastern Orthodoxy. Some in Orthodoxy object to the concept of doctrinal development, as evident by the work of Fr. Daniel Lattier, an Orthodox priest and theologian, who lists the […]

by Michael Lofton

Fr. Christiaan Kappes on the Sinlessness of the Virgin Mary in the Eastern Tradition (S2 E30)

The Reason & Theology crew interview Fr. Christiaan Kappes on the Sinlessness of the Virgin Mary in the Eastern Tradition.

by Michael Lofton

Demonic Possession, Exorcisms and Spiritual Warfare (S2 E29)

Michael Lofton discusses Demonic Possession, Exorcisms and Spiritual Warfare.