Introduction The Filioque issue has been a long established reason for the continuing Schism between the what are now known as the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, both of whom consider themselves to be the Catholic Church preserving the orthodox faith of the Seven Ecumenical Councils and bearers of the Apostolic Tradition. The […]
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Why a western rite is needed in Orthodoxy and responses to common criticisms toward it There is a pressing issue with the presence of the Orthodox Church in western Europe and in regions settled or politically established by western European nations, such as in North and South America and in Australasia. That is the establishment […]
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Michael Lofton discusses Pope Leo the great and his position of conciliar fundamentalism and shows the irony in it. He also engages Vatican II and whether it taught anything infallibly. He addresses the concept of communion for the Orthodox before Vatican II. Lastly, he takes live questions.
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Dr. John Rao discusses the concepts of Regalism, Catholic Monarchy, and the current state of politics in the world.
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Dr. Gavin Ortlund, a protestant pastor, discusses the Marian doctrines of perpetual virginity and the immaculate conception with the Catholic hosts of Reason & Theology.
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Who is God in Islam and Christianity? How is revelation given in these two religions? What are the various denominations in Christianity and Islam? These questions, and more, will be answered by Dr. Khalil Andani and Luis Dizon.
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Michael discusses the problem of Catholics who are quick to accuse someone else of heresy or call a particular view heretical. He also discusses the orthodoxy of baptism of desire.
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What happens to Jews and Muslims when they die according to the Catholic Church? Are they saved? Michael Lofton discusses this question, addresses many several misconceptions and answers live questions!
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Michael Lofton discusses some difficulties with the Sedevacantist thesis and explains why they are not sustainable.
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Luis Dizon discusses some of the problems he encountered when he tried to read a portion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to the Toronto “Catholic” School Board.
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Michael Lofton answers whether dogma can develop and in what sense a theologian may speak about the development of dogma. References are made to documents from the International Theological Commission and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Examples are also given from Boniface VIII’s Unam Sanctam to Pope Pius IXth and Lumen Gentium of the Second Vatican Council.
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The Very. Rev. Abbot Treephon is Igumen of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island. He has a daily blog entitled The Morning Offering and a show on Ancient Faith Radio by the same name.
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Michael Lofton answers live calls about Pope Francis, Vatican II, Unam Sanctam, the Magisterium, religious liberty and more!
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Mr. Wehmhoff speaks about the doctrinal warfare of the CIA. He addresses problems with John Courtney Murray and his influence at Vatican II. He also speaks about Dignitatis Humanae and the Catholic concept of regulating speech vs. the concept of free speech in the United States of America. David’s Book on John Courtney Murray may […]
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Dr. Minerd delivers his second lecture on the Prima Pars of Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae. He discusses whether it can be demonstrated if God exists, whether he is simple, whether he is pure act, etc.
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Bishop Barron, Tim Staples, Pope Francis and Eastern Orthodoxy Michael Lofton addresses Bishop Robert Barron endorsing Fr. James Martin’s new book. He also engages Tim Staples who claims the Vatican’s clarification vindicated Pope Francis and also answers whether Eastern Orthodoxy is a valid alternative to Catholicism in light of its scandals.
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Robert A. Marro Jr. discusses his personal friendship with Fr. Malachi Martin, the documentary Hostage to the Devil, whether Fr. Martin was consecrated a bishop, responds to controversies surrounding him and testifies to his character.
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Is the Book of Exodus based on real events? When did the Exodus event take place? Why are there different numbering systems for the 10 commandments? What are some of the hidden typological gems in Exodus? These questions will be answered in this video continuing the R&T Biblical commentary series.
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Vic Mignogna talks about his relationship with Christ as a Christian and how it has impacted his career in voice acting. We also discuss his career on Dragon Ball Z, Star Trek Continues, Street Fighter II and plenty more!
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Cardinal Zen EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW on the State of the Church in China Cardinal Zen discusses the state of the Church in China and answers the following questions: 1. Your eminence, can you briefly explain the history of the controversy concerning the state of the church in China for our viewers who may not have any […]
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Is Fratelli Tutti an encyclical? Does Dr. Taylor Marshall believe it is not part of the Magisterium? These two questions will be explored by Michael Lofton.
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Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Beauty of Orthodoxy and the West’s need for the East. Questions include: Why did the West have a different approach to icons than the East? What are the ways in which the West could benefit from the East? What do you think about the Jesus prayer and the rosary? Is […]
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What is the teaching of the 5th ecumenical council on apokatastasis? Does the Bible condemn universalism? These questions, and many others, will be answered by Dr. David Bentley Hart.
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Does the Quran point Muslims to the Bible? Do the Hadiths direct people to the reliability of the Old and New Testaments? What did Muslims historically believe about this? Luis Dizon answers all of these questions, and more.
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Will all people go to heaven? Why does God allow evil in the world? What is the view of St. Thomas Aquinas on free will? These questions and many others will be answered by Dr. Taylor Patrick O’Neill in a lecture for the R&T Lecture Series.
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Fawaz Yasi from the Holy 40 Project explains what are vices and virtues. He also explains how to develop virtues and get rid of vices. Visit the Holy 40 page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8tL1UwbBd4
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Michael, Erick and William respond to false accusations made by several people engaging in calumny.
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Michael Lofton discusses whether recipients of invalid sacraments from invalid priests are damned, what is the fate of unbaptized infants according to St. Prosper of of Aquitaine, Dr. Jordan Cooper on Exsurge Domine and Papal Infallibility and Jay Dyer on the Magisterium and Vatican II.
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Did Vatican II teach heresy? Was it overly optimistic about mankind? Are there any problems with Vatican II? These questions, and more, will be answered by Eric Sammons and the R&T crew.
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Dr. Sebastian Brock – Dormition and Assumption of Mary in the Syriac Fathers Michael Lofton, William Albrecht, Elijah Yasi and Daniel Kakish interview Dr. Sebastian Brock, a Syriac scholar, on the position of the Syriac fathers on the assumption and the dormition of the Virgin Mary.
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