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by Michael Lofton

Dr. John Joy – Assent Owed to Non-Infallible Teachings of the Magisterium (R&T Lecture Series)

As part of the R&T Lecture Series, Dr. John Joy delivers a lecture in the scholastic disputatio style on the assent owed to non-infallible teachings of the Magisterium. Is the pope always infallible? How do we determine a teaching is not infallible? How do we determine which magisterial teaching to accept? These questions, and others, are explored by Dr. Joy. __________________________________________________________________

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

A Discussion with Bart Ehrman on Heaven, Hell and the Afterlife

Michael Lofton, William Albrecht and Erick Ybarra discuss theology with Agnostic N.T. Textual Criticism scholar Dr. Bart Ehrman on heaven, hell and the afterlife. To purchase a copy, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Hell-Afterlife-Bart-Ehrman/dp/1501136739/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589938604&sr=8-1

by Michael Lofton

Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity (S2 E28)

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

by Michael Lofton

Michael Lofton’s Response to Dr. James White on the Canon of Scripture

Michael responds to Dr. James White’s (Alpha & Omega Ministries) interaction with his blog article on the canon of Scripture and presents questions for Dr. White’s consideration. Michael’s original blog post critiquing Dr. White on the canon: https://michaelloftonsite.wordpress.com/2020/01/06/214/ Dr. White’s video response to Michael (start around the 54:20 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TvvVARoVDg

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Mark Spencer on Reforming Thomism and Integrating Palamism

Michael interviews Dr. Mark Spencer on Reforming Thomism and Integrating Palamism. The Flexibility of Divine Simplicity: Aquinas, Scotus, Palamas Mark K. Spencer.

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Peter Kreeft Interview on Aquinas, Evil, Freedom and Morality

Michael, Craig and Erick discuss Thomas Aquinas, the existence of evil, divine freedom and morality with Dr. Peter Kreeft.

by Michael Lofton

Carl Trueman Interview on the Reformation and Ecumenical Relations

Michael, Erick and Dr. Trueman discuss justification, sola scriptura, the pontificate of Pope Francis, ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodoxy, predestination and much more.

by Michael Lofton

On the Pontificate of Pope Judas Iscariot

It has been three weeks since Pope Judas Iscariot was elevated to the throne of the Apostle Peter in Rome. His pontificate has caused no little controversy since the release of his Motu Proprio circumveniamus ergo iustum, the opening words of the document, which quote Wisdom 2:12. Some of the more controversial highlights of the […]

by Michael Lofton

The Problem of Suffering Debate (Albrecht/Loftus)

Don’t miss this live debate on the problem of suffering between William Albrecht (Catholic) and John Loftus (Atheist) July 27th on the R&T show!

by Michael Lofton

Guest Edward Siecienski on Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy

Guest Edward Siecienski speaks about Catholic and Orthodox relations, with a focus on the papacy and the filioque.

by Michael Lofton

Orthodoxy and the Roman Papacy with Guest Dr. Adam J. DeVille

Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia interview Dr. Adam J. DeVille about Orthodoxy and the Roman Papacy.

by Michael Lofton

Western Orthodoxy with Guest Fr. Patrick Cardine

Michael Lofton and guest Fr. Patrick Cardine, a Western Orthodox priest, discuss Western Orthodoxy and the differences between Catholics and Orthodox.

by Michael Lofton

Article Contributors Needed!

If you would like to submit article contributions for Reason and Theology, please email them to reasonandtheology@gmail.com Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox contributors are all welcome.

by Michael Lofton

My Recommendation for Christendom Graduate School

Christendom Graduate School just posted my recommendation for the Master’s program here, if you would like to read it.

by Michael Lofton

Catholic/Orthodox Debate: Is Papal Ratification the Best Theory to identify an Ecumenical Council? (Video)

This is a debate between a Roman Catholic (Erick Ybarra) and an Eastern Orthodox (Craig Truglia) on whether papal ratification is the best way to identify an Ecumenical Council. The debate was moderated by Michael Lofton from Reason and Theology.

by Michael Lofton

Catholic/Orthodox Debate: Are Ecumenical Councils to be Identified by the Reception Theory?

Erick Ybarra and Craig Truglia debated the thesis: Are Ecumenical Councils to be Identified by the Reception Theory. Craig took the Pro position and Erick took the Con. Michael Lofton served as the moderator.

by Michael Lofton

Cardinal Muller’s Manifesto of Faith – With Erick Ybarra and Michael Lofton (Video)

In this video, Erick and Michael discuss Cardinal Muller’s recently released document Manifesto of Faith, in which the cardinal reaffirms traditional Catholic teaching and seemingly rebukes Pope Francis, as well as most modern prelates.

by Michael Lofton

On Deposing a Heretical Pope – With Erick Ybarra and Michael Lofton (Video)

In this video, Erick and Michael discuss the difference between material and formal heresy then address if and how a heretical pope may be deposed.

by Michael Lofton

Michael Lofton’s Valedictorian Address at Christendom Graduate School

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by Michael Lofton

A Response to Dr. Michael Brown on the Canon of Scripture

I recently saw Dr. Brown doing a live Q&A on Facebook, so I dropped him a question via the comment section and I would like to interact with the response he provided. But first, before I present the question and his response along with further interaction, I want to say I appreciate Dr. Brown and […]