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My Response to the Ortlund/Horn Sola Scriptura Debate
Michael Lofton offers an in-depth examination of Gavin Ortlund’s arguments at the Trent Horn/ Gavin Ortlund debate hosted by Pints with Aquinas.
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Newman and Doctrinal Corruption w/ Dr. Matthew Levering
Dr. Matthew Levering makes his debut on Reason & Theology with an interview on his book Newman on Doctrinal Corruption. He covers what doctrinal corruption is, how Newman fought against it, and how doctrinal corruption is still a threat today.
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Does the Old Testament Contain Pagan Elements? w/ Luis Dizon
Many people are disturbed by Christianity’s historical appropriation of elements from paganism, but Luis Dizon explains the principles behind this concept, while examining instances of Old Testament appropriations and parallels with paganism.
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Will the German Bishops Continue Their Dissent?
Michael Lofton covers the most recent developments with the German synodal way, Pope Francis’ comments on retiring, Bishop Paprocki’s essay against heretical cardinals, Fr. James Martin on communion and the death penalty, and AG Merrick Garland at the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Did the Council of Trent Forbid Alterations to the Latin Mass?
Did the Council of Trent prohibit future popes from altering the Latin Mass? Michael Lofton examines the document Quo Primum and its language of “in perpetuity,” which seemingly suggests that alterations cannot be made.
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Vatican II on Degrees to Catholic Communion
Does Vatican II teach that some are partially united to the Catholic Church? Michael Lofton goes over the question of partial vs. full communion in the Catholic Church.
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The Pope, Cardinal Roche and the Latin Mass w/ Mike Lewis
Mike Lewis returns to R&T to discuss his take on the recent rescript on the Latin Mass, as well has his interaction with Cardinal Roche.
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NEW: Spanish Reason & Theology Channel (Razón & Teología)
NEW: Spanish Reason & Theology Channel (Razón & Teología) Spanish R&T: https://www.youtube.com/@razonyteologia
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Radical Traditionalism in the Early Church w/ Jim Papandrea
Dr. Jim Papandrea returns to R&T to discuss early church history examples of radical traditionalism.
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Pope Confirms Cardinal Roche on the Latin Mass
The Vatican confirms that Cardinal Roche, who is over the Dicastery for Divine Worship, has acted within his authority in reigning in bishops who have allowed the use of the Missal of 1962 after Traditionis Custodes.
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Is the Novus Ordo Evil?
Unfortunately, some who identify themselves as “Catholics” claim the Novus Ordo, even when properly celebrated with piety, is poisonous and “evil.” For instance, the Society of St. Pius X openly states: “The dissimulation of Catholic elements and the pandering to Protestants which are evident in the Novus Ordo Missae render it a danger to our faith, and,…
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Does Christ Will for Eastern Orthodox to Become Catholic?
Michael Lofton examines documents from the Second Vatican Council and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to determine if Catholicism teaches that Christ wills for Eastern Orthodox to become Catholic.
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Catholic Bishop Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison
Michael Lofton covers the news that Bishop Alvarez of Nicaragua was recently sentenced to 26 years for allegedly attempting to overthrow José Daniel Ortega’s rule.
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Eastern Catholic Priest/Monk Becomes a Muslim
Michael Lofton covers the situation of former Fr. Hilarion Heagy who recently renounced Christ and became a Muslim.
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Bishop O’Connell Tragically Shot to Death
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell was tragically shot to death yesterday. Please pray for the repose of his soul and that forgiveness may be given to the shooter.
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Lefebvre and the Exorcism of Anneliese Michel
Some Radical Traditionalists are appealing to the testimony of a demon named Lucifer to promote their view of Marcel Lefebvre, and by extension, the Society of St. Pius X. Is the testimony of a demon, during an exorcism, reliable? Have these Radical Traditionalists properly verified what the demon said about Lefebvre during Anneliese Michel’s exorcism?…
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Response to Sammons and Vogel on the Status of the SSPX
Michael reviews key moments from the discussion between Erick Sammons (Crisis Magazine) and James Vogel (SSPX U.S. Communications Director).
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Did Pope Leo III Deny the Filioque?
Does the story of Pope Leo III making two silver shields without the filioque mean that he rejected the theology of the filioque? Michael examines this claim in light of Leo’s own words, along with the work of Orthodox and Protestant historians.
