Uncategorized – Reason and Theology

by Michael Lofton

Catholic Reaction to BIMOB

Michael Lofton reviews the Bible is the Mark of the Beast Channel.

by Michael Lofton

Allen Parr on Are Catholics Considered Christians: Michael Lofton’s First Impression Review (Part 2)

by Michael Lofton

Revolt Against Reality with Gary Michuta

Revolt Against Reality with Gary Michuta Gary Michuta joins R&T to discuss his new book Revolt Against Reality, published by Catholic Answers Press. To purchase a copy of Gary’s book, visit: https://shop.catholic.com/revolt-against-reality-fighting-the-foes-of-sanity-and-truth-from-the-serpent-to-the-state/

by Michael Lofton

A Refutation of the Liberal Gospel – Michael Lofton | 09/07/2021

by Michael Lofton

Is Traditionis Custodes an Abuse of Papal Authority? – Michael Lofton

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski recently offered a lecture at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Littleton, Colorado.[1] The title of the lecture is “The Pope’s Boundenness [sic] to Tradition as a Legislative Limit: Replying to Ultramontanist Apologetics.” In this lecture, he notes the group he desired to engage, namely, “self-styled apologists who have rushed to […]

by Michael Lofton

Open Mic with Mike | 07/16/2021

Michael addresses the new Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes by Pope Francis and answers questions from concerned viewers.

by Michael Lofton

The Problem of Evil with Pat Flynn and Dr. Gaven Kerr

Dr. Gaven Kerr, OP and Pat Flynn (Word on Fire Ministries) discuss the problem of evil from a Catholic perspective, with an emphasis on the Thomistic perspective.

by Michael Lofton

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 […]

by Michael Lofton

A Call for Discernment Among Faithful Catholics with Michael Lofton

Michael addresses the inconsistency of radical traditionalists and calls for faithful Catholics to be discerning when they are presented with material from this group.

by Michael Lofton

Thomistic Cosmological Reasoning for God (De Ente et Essentia) with Pat Flynn and Gaven Kerr

by Michael Lofton

Debate: Is Vatican I Papacy Biblical? (Fr. Patrick vs. Suan Sonna)

Debate: Is Vatican I Papacy Biblical? (Fr. Patrick vs. Suan Sonna) Suan Sonna is a philosophy student at Kansas State University whose main interests are the metaphysics of God, moral and political philosophy, and ecclesiology. He currently runs the Facebook page, podcast, and YouTube Channel Intellectual Conservatism. Fr Patrick attended University of Waikato in Hamilton […]

by Michael Lofton

Response to Ancient Faith Radio About My Concerns with Eastern Orthodoxy with Michael Lofton

Michael Lofton responds two Fr. Thomas Soroka and Fr. Daniel Lattier who critiqued his video with Matt Fradd, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf9txv5TBC8&t=4890s AFR’s critique may be found here: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/aftodaylive/answering_objections_series_roman_catholicism_part_1

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Matthew Minerd on the Prima Pars of St. Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica

Dr. Matthew Minerd delivers his fourth lecture in his series on the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas.

by Michael Lofton

Debate: Lofton vs. Ally – Does the New Testament Teach Jesus is God?

by Michael Lofton

Stefanie Lozinski – Christian Femininity and Modesty

What is the standard for Christian modesty? Is the Virgin Mary the standard of femininity? Is there a connection between chapel veils and the Tabernacle. What do you say to secular women to challenge them to be more modest? Why does the Latin Mass make people feel the need to dress more modestly? These questions, […]

by Michael Lofton

Discussion on the Transmission of the Quran with Dr. Shabir Ally and Michael Lofton

#theology #islam #quran Michael Lofton and Dr. Shabir Ally discuss the transmission of the text of the Quran and explore if it is reliable. William Albrecht serves as the facilitator.

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Fr. Christiaan Kappes – The Companion Qu’rans

#islam #apologetics #catholic

Michael Lofton, William Albrecht and Erick Ybarra discuss The Companion Qu’rans in the Islamic tradition and the impact they have on the reliability of the transmission of the Qu’ran today.

Rev. Dr. Christiaan Kappes is the Academic Dean of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. He also has taught and teaches graduate and undergraduate theology at other institutions in the USA and internationally. He graduated with a doctorate in Liturgy (liturgiology) from Sant’Anselmo in Rome and recently defended his PhD at Thessalonik, Greece in Orthodoox theology under Archbishop Elpidoforos of American on the Essence-Energies distinction in Palamas, Gennadios Scholarios, and the Latin tradition. His most recent book is The Epiclesis Debate at the Council of Florence (ND Press, 2019) and his forthcoming title will be on Gennadios Scholarios and the Essence-Energies distinction at the Theological School of Chalki belonging to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

by Michael Lofton

Bishop Athanasius Schneider – Faithfulness to Christ in a Time of Crisis

Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht interview His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider on Faithfulness to Christ in a Time of Crisis. Bishop Athanasius (Anton) Schneider is the author of two books: Dominus Est – It is the Lord!, and Propter Sanctam Ecclesiam Suam. He was born of German parents on 7 April 1961 in […]

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Gabriel Reynolds on His Book Allah God in the Quran

Michael Lofton and William Albrecht interview Dr. Gabriel Reynolds on His Book Allah God in the Quran.

by Michael Lofton

God, as Known by Reason and Revelation

Michael Lofton facilitates a discussion between Erick Ybarra (Catholic), Turretinfan (Reformed Protestant), Fr. John Ramsey (Eastern Orthodox), Dr. Musharraf Hussain (Muslim) and Thomas Druschke (Atheist)

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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

Introduction to Theology – What is Theology? (with Michael Lofton)

In the first of four lectures in the Introduction to Theology series, Michael Lofton goes over the question what is theology?

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

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

The Prepurified Virgin: How Mary Defeated Original Sin featuring William Albrecht and Elijah Yasi

William Albrecht and Elijah Yasi explain how the Virgin Mary defeated original sin and respond to various errors made about the immaculate conception. Albert Kipps article: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2463&context=marian_studies

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Taylor O’Neill on Predestination, and the Permission of Sin: A Thomistic Analysis

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Dr. Taylor O’Neill on Predestination, and the Permission of Sin: A Thomistic Analysis. Dr. O’Neill’s book on this subject is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Predestination-Permission-Sin-Thomistic/dp/0813232546

by Michael Lofton

The Charismatic Movement: Is It Historically Christian?

Introduction As we explore the charismatic movement and consider if it is historically Christian, it should be noted I have a background in the movement. For approximately six years, I was a member of a non-denominational charismatic church. I have also been to many kinds of charismatic churches, from African American to Caucasian to a […]

by Michael Lofton

Understanding the Magisterium Part II with Michael Lofton

Michael Lofton continues his explanation of the teaching authority of the Catholic Church.

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Understanding the Magisterium Part I with Michael Lofton

Michael Lofton explains how to understand the teaching authority of the Catholic Church.

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Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? (Lofton vs. Blazek)

Michael Lofton and Al Blazek debate the thesis: Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? Al Blazek (Orthodox) takes the position the Catholic Church does teach this thesis. Michael Lofton (Catholic) takes the position the Catholic Church does not teach this thesis.