Roman Catholicism – Reason and Theology

R&T Chill Stream with Michael Lofton | 10/12/2021

Brief Thoughts on the Bradshaw/Tomaszewski Discussion on Essence and Energies

I recently watched the discussion between Dr. David Bradshaw and Christopher Tomaszewski on the essence and energies distinction, which was hosted by the channel Intellection Conservatism. Both of these men have been guests on my channel and I’ve appreciated their content. I also enjoyed the discussion and feel both behaved charitably; in fact, they both […]

by Michael Lofton

Responding to Dr. James White on Roman Catholicism (Round Table)

Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht respond to Dr. James White on his criticisms of Roman Catholicism.

by Andrea Cusumano

Rule of the True Christian Faith Against All Heresies

If anyone wishes to detect the deceits of heretics and to keep a sound and effective faith (Heb. 4:12), in the same sense in which it was taught and passed down by Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles, he ought, with the Lord’s help, to fortify his faith by the authority of Scripture, and […]

by Michael Lofton

Papal Supremacy, Essence/Energies and the Filioque: The Inadequacy of Implicit Argumentation.

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 […]

by Michael Lofton

Marian Apparitions (Round Table Discussion)

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia, Erick Ybarra and Sub Deacon Daniel Kakish discuss Marian apparitions from a Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox perspective.

by Michael Lofton

Immaculate Conception Round Table

Immaculate Conception Round Table with Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia, Cal and Sub Deacon Kakish. This video expresses the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant and Oriental Orthodox perspectives.

by Michael Lofton

Zachary Robert on Thomistic Questions

Michael, Erick and Dru discuss various Thomistic questions with Zachary Robert. Questions include: 1. How do Catholics avoid a modal collapse.? 2. Is God constrained to create if there is no real distinction between his essence and his will. 3. How do Aristotelians account for modern physics in light of Aristotle’s notion of act/potency? Zachary’s […]

by Michael Lofton

Debate: Who Started the East/West Schism?

Craig and Erick debate who started the East vs. West schism.