William Albrecht Responds to Dr. James White on Mary. Did the church fathers teach the immaculate conception? Did John Chrysostom teach the immaculate conception? Do Catholics distort the Scriptures to make them fit their dogma? Does the original Greek of the New Testament contradict the immaculate conception? These questions, and more, are answered in this […]
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Fr. Christiaan Kappes discusses Essence and Energies with R&T.
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#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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Michael Lofton has a discussion with Fr. David Sherry (SSPX Superior of Canada) on various topics including the status of the SSPX, partial communion in pre-conciliar teachings, Vatican II, Pachamama, religious liberty and more.
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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 […]
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Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht discuss the life and theology of Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange with Dr. Matthew Minderd. They discuss topics including the Manualist Tradition, Created Grace and Predestination.
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#newtestament #bible #theology #apologetics #textualcriticism Michael Lofton has a discussion with Dr. Stephen Boyce on the New and Old Testament Canon and New Testament Textual Criticism. They discuss the reliability of the New Testament, the deuterocanonicals, comma johanneum, pericope adulterae and the longer ending of Mark. ___________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Any view expressed by a host, contributor […]
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Dr. Scott Hahn – “Hope to Die” Book Interview. Dr. Hahn’s book: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/hope…
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Ask any question during this stream and one of our apologists will offer their answer.
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Dr. Alan Fimister on the Papacy and Ecumenical Councils. Dr Alan Fimister is Assistant Professor of Theology and Church History at St John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado and Director of the Dialogos Institute. He is a native of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Michael Liccione – Responding to EO Critiques on Development of Doctrine. Freelance writer Michael Liccione earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught philosophy at a dozen Catholic and secular institutions and has served on the editorial staff of First Things.
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Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht interview Steve Ray on the papacy and the crisis in the Church.
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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
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Michael hosts a discussion between Dr. David Bradshaw (Eastern Orthodox Palamite) and Dr. Jared Goff (Eastern Catholic Scotist) on the essence and energies distinction.
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Michael Lofton and William Albrecht interview Dr. Gabriel Reynolds on His Book Allah God in the Quran.
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#islam #churchfathers #theology The Church Fathers on the Trinity with Sam Shamoun and William Albrecht.
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Vitalis Varaioun on the Old Believers Schism. Vitalis’ blog: https://rutheniacatholica.blogspot.com/
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Robert Sungenis on Geocentrism and his movie The Principle. For more information about The Principle, visit: https://www.theprinciplemovie.com/ For Bob’s website, visit: https://www.robertsungenis.org/
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Michael Lofton and Elijah Yasi discuss Original Sin in Eastern Orthodoxy with Fr. John Whiteford (Ancient Faith Radio).
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Michael Lofton discusses whether Summorum Pontificum is under threat from the Vatican. Rorate-Caeli breaks the news: https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/202…
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Michael Lofton, Erick Ybara (Catholic) and Fr. John Ramsey (Orthodox) have a discussion on the Filioque in the East and West. Topics include: What is the filioque? What is the eternal manifestation of the Holy Spirit? What did St. Augustine teach about the filioque? What did St. Gregory Palamas teach about the filioque? Is the […]
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#theology #christian #apologetics Michael Lofton explains Christianity in ten minutes.
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Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht interview Fr Laurent Cleenewerck on his book His Broken Body. Father Cleenewerck’s book may be found here: https://www.amazon.com/His-Broken-Bod…
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Debate: Did Jesus Rise Spiritually or Bodily (Dan Barker vs William Albrecht)
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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 […]
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Michael discusses some of the difficulties surrounding the position that says one should read Scripture alone and not in light of church history.
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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
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Michael discusses his book on the fate of unbaptized infants, released 03/02/2020 and available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085HMV42F/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=michael+lofton&qid=1583384513&sr=8-2
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Is the charismatic movement historically Christian? Michael Lofton considers the question and addresses it in light of the writings of the early church fathers.
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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 […]
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Michael discusses the medieval church and their views on papal infallibility and how they relate to the First Vatican Council.
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Contemporary conditions for papal infallibility are occasionally seen as contrived and have been likened to someone who shoots an arrow at the wall and then paints a target around it. A concrete example is the First Vatican Council’s conditions for papal infallibility, which some skeptics see as having created a manufactured system to reconcile papal […]
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Introduction In an age when documents of the magisterium (the church’s teaching authority) have been widely disseminated, one can read about church teachings and easily become confused about their meaning or value. Much like a young boy who makes his way to the cockpit of an airplane and obliviously strikes random buttons, untrained readers […]
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Michael, William and Erick discuss Ecumenical Councils with Elijah Yasi. Topics include: 1. Can a Pope act without the consent of the bishops? 2. What is an Ecumenical Council? 3. What is the role of reception with Ecumenical Councils? 4. Can a Pope force his view on a council? 5. Did Constance teach Conciliarism? And […]
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Michael does a review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils in the Early Church.
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I’d like to review Eastern Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev’s article “The Reception of the Ecumenical councils in the Early Church” which was published by St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly in 2003. Purpose of the Paper The purpose of Bishop Hilarion’s paper is to explain how Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox could possibly reunite without either communion […]
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Roman Catholics have the challenge of demonstrating the doctrines of the First Vatican Council on the papacy were “always” taught by both “East and West.” Suppose you were to ask a Roman Catholic how they would demonstrate this. You would probably be told how this or that pope taught this or that doctrine, and an […]
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On a daily basis, I hear people decry the evils of the holocaust, chattel slavery and maybe even the mass killings by communist governments since the early 20th century. As evil as these things were, and as much as they should be denounced, the fact is, many people who abhor these things are guilty of […]
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Someone recently asked me if luck was a concept compatible with Christianity. I explained it goes against the Biblical concept of divine providence. At that point, the person asked me whether this was just my opinion or something the magisterium teaches. I explained it was my opinion and to my knowledge luck is not directly […]
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On 01/04/2020, Dr. James White decided to respond to some of Jay Dyer’s reasons for not being Protestant (note: I’ve included an embedded link to the video at the end of this post.) Many comments can be made about Dr. White’s refutation, including Jay Dyer’s presentation, but I’m going to limit myself to two subjects […]
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Much ink has been spilled on how to properly understand the First Vatican Council’s teaching on Papal supremacy, which Canon 331 in the Code of Canon Law summarizes as being “supreme, full, immediate, and universal ordinary power…”. The profuse number of documents addressing this doctrine are abundant, partly due to the problem of ultramontanism within […]
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Mike Aquilina on The Church and the Roman Empire with Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia. For Mike’s book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Church-Roman-Empire-301-490-Constantine/dp/1594717893/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mike+aquilina+church+and+the+roman&qid=1576028916&sr=8-1
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Michael Lofton interviews John Litteral on the Glossa Ordinaria.
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The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. (Proverbs 11:1) Scripture often speaks about the need to use equal weights and measures in commerce, in order to remain honest. This was a necessary command, as it was a common temptation to alter the scales by which items were weighed in order […]
Read More…Dear Fr. Feelgood, I really enjoyed your homily last Sunday, well-done! The thrust of your message was spot-on, as you demonstrated Jesus was a bridge builder when he reached out to the Samaritan woman. This was such a timely message and I was ecstatic to hear such open-mindedness in this age of intolerance. If I […]
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Ryan Grant on Papal Canonizations and Robert Bellarmine.
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Michael goes over what he calls “Paper Catholicism” which is the concept that there is a major divide between Catholicism in theory and Catholicism in reality. Differences in liturgy, doctrine and canon law are discussed specifically.
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Michael and Erick interview Dr. Ed Echeverria on Defending Vatican II.
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Michael and Craig discuss pre-schism heretical popes including Liberius, Zosimus, Hormisdas, Vigilius and Honorius.
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William Albrecth (Roman Catholic) and Deacon Joseph Suaiden (Eastern Orthodox) debate whether the Immaculate Conception is ancient and Biblical.
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In this video, Michael goes over which books he recommends by examining various books in his library.
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Can Palamism and Thomism be reconciled? Do the apparent differences rise to a dogmatic level? Michael and Erick discuss Palamism and Thomism with Fr. Peter Totleben who answers these and other questions. Fr. Peter Totleben is a Dominican Friar of the Province of St. Joseph and faculty member for Theology at the Josephinum Pontifical College […]
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Michael ask Jay about essence and energies, created and uncreated grace, authority in Orthodoxy, Gregory Palamas, Maximus the Confessor, among many other related topics!
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Are there any solutions to the crisis in the church? Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra, Craig Truglia, Timothy Flanders and Dustin Quick discuss various methods that may help improve the condition in which the church finds herself. For more information visit: Timothy Flanders: https://meaningofcatholic.com Erick Ybarra: http://erickybarra.org Craig Truglia: https://orthodoxchristiantheology.com Dustin Quick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU01LxYSzVQ
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Michael, Craig and Erick discuss Thomas Aquinas, the existence of evil, divine freedom and morality with Dr. Peter Kreeft.
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Michael and Craig discuss Scripture reading and Bible study related questions with Fr. Sebastian Carnazzo.
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Dr. Robert J. Matava, Dean of Christendom Graduate School, discusses divine causality and human free choice, how the simplicity of God relates to creation, how the relations of the Trinity do not cause division within the Godhead, whether grace is something created and much more!
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Michael Lofton and guest Fr. Patrick Cardine, a Western Orthodox priest, discuss Western Orthodoxy and the differences between Catholics and Orthodox.
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Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia debate the thesis: Reason is a Dependable Means of Knowing God with Michael taking the affirmative position and Craig taking the negative position.
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Michael Lofton goes over Scripture and Patristic sources on baptismal regeneration.
Read More…Michael Lofton reviews Dr. James White’s comments about St. Augustine and his views on justification and explains how his position is inconsistent.
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra discuss extra Ecclesiam nulla salus (No Salvation Outside of the Church)
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra discuss Islam and Christian with Luis Dizon.
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In this video, Michael and Craig interview guest William Albrecht and discuss a wide range of topics from purgatory in the early church to the Old Testament canon.
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Michael, Craig and Erick discuss the Orthodox Church of Ukraine controversy, autocephaly, Patriarch Bartholomew, the Moscow Patriarchate and more.
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In this video, Michael and Craig speak with Subdeacon Daniel Kakish, an Oriental Orthodox Christian, about what is Oriental Orthodoxy and the schism between Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy.
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In this video, Michael briefly addresses the clericalism claims made by Pope Francis in his newly released Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation.
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In this Round Table discussion, the group addresses whether Pope Francis deliberately attempts to advance the liberal agenda, or if the media merely spins his words and actions.
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Michael and Rabbi Asher Meza (Orthodox Jew) discuss Jewish and Christian differences in pursuit of truth.
Read More…In this video, Michael and Craig discuss the textual transmission of the Bible and the Quran and compare the two.
Read More…In this video, Michael reviews Yasir Qadhi on the Islamic vs. the Christian Jesus, W. Godfrey on changes in Roman Catholicism and R. C. Sproul, Ligon Duncan, and John MacArthur on Eastern Orthodoxy.
Read More…In this video, Michael and Erick discuss the Catholic vs. Protestant view of justification in the Book of Romans.
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Christendom Graduate School just posted my recommendation for the Master’s program here, if you would like to read it.
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In this video, Michael goes over James White’s definition of Papal Infallibility and compares it to the definition given by Vatican I.
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In this video, Michael reviews Todd Friel’s evangelization of two Roman Catholics.
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In this video, Michael, Erick and Craig discuss Papal Supremacy in the first millennium.
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In this episode, Michael critiques Todd Friel’s critique of Eastern Orthodoxy, discussing issues such as justification, sola fide, baptismal regeneration and many other topics.
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In this video, Michael and Erick discuss Bishop Schneider’s Ad Limina visit with Pope Francis, along with the difficulties raised by Amoris Laetitia.
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In this video, Michael, Erick and Craig have a round table discussion on the rebaptism controversy in modern Eastern Orthodoxy.
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In this video, Michael and Craig discuss the topic of the Canon of Scripture, with an emphasis on the Old Testament Canon, in relation to the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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In this video, Michael and Erick discuss the postconciliar (1969-present) liturgy in the Roman Catholic Church. Issues such as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, female altar servers and active participation are explored. For an audio only version,.
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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.
Read More… 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.
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In this video, Michael goes over Kallistos Ware’s talk about how to identify an Ecumenical Council in Eastern Orthodoxy and discusses some of the difficulties with it.
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Introduction Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics have many similarities. It can be argued that the two communions share much in common concerning of the Trinity, Scripture, Redemption, the Sacraments and Eschatology. The obstacles remaining between the two ecclesiastical bodies, however, are profound, and result in a lack of Eucharistic communion. These obstacles will be explored […]
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In this video, Michael Lofton reviews Pastor Steven Anderson’s Denominations in 13 minutes video and shows the errors that he makes historically.
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In this video, Michael reviews a video by Pastor Steven Anderson, a well-known King James Only, Independent, Fundamentalist, Baptist pastor and discusses the difficulties with his criticism of liturgical rites and practices.
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In this video, Erick and Michael go over the Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio Fideo issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and discuss the different levels to the magisterium.
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In this video, Michael covers how one may interpret Scripture according to multiple senses, namely the literal, allegorical, moral and anagogical.
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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.
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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.
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In this video, Michael interviews Dustin Quick about his conversion to Roman Catholicism from Islam and discusses topics from the Nation of Islam to Eastern Orthodoxy
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In this video, Michael discusses the need for apologists to use equal measures (consistent arguments that do not undermine their own position) when criticizing another’s position. The need to examine proof texts critically is also addressed.
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In this video, Erick and Michael go over some of the ambiguities found in Lumen Gentium paragraph 16 and discuss how they may be interpreted in an orthodox or an heretical fashion with a particular emphasis on the parts concerning Muslims and Atheists.
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In this video, Erick and Michael go over the Letter of Pope Agatho to the emperor and the letter to the Sixth Ecumenical Council fathers, along with their response to Pope Agatho. The video especially explores papal infallibility, Pope Honorius and Eastern Orthodoxy.
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In this video Erick and Michael go over some of the arguments for and against both the Eastern and the Western views of the papacy in the first millennium.
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In this video, Michael Lofton goes over some of the differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism with a heavy emphasis on the papacy and the magisterium. Other differences, such as the filioque or how to identify ecumenical councils within each tradition are also covered.
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Here is a link to my interview on The Coming Home Network: Interview
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Immediately after recording my appearance on The Journey Home, the studio wanted me to do a short video as part of their “Signposts” series. Here is the result:
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See below for publications by Michael Lofton Link
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Here is my interview with Gus Lloyd on his apologetics show aired on SiriusXM Radio: Interview
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Here are my articles for the Lepanto Institute: Against the Kasperian Proposal A Call to Arms A Ficterview with the Saints
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Here are the articles I’ve written for The Remnant: False Mercy Martyr Pope The New Evangelization A Letter from Bishop Mercy Crisis in the Church The Parable of the Negligent Father A Letter to My Protestant Father Is the Holy Spirit Behind the Kasper Proposal?
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Here are the articles I’ve written for Church Militant: Articles
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Here are the articles I’ve written for OnePeterFive: Articles
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Here are my three appearances on Roy Schoeman’s radio show aired on Radio Maria. First Appearance – Conversion Story Second Appearance – On Typology Third Appearance – Answers to Protestant Objections
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Michael Lofton featured on EWTN’s The Journey Home
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