Understanding Ecclesial and Apostolic Traditions in Catholicism

Jimmy Akin dives into big questions on Cain’s fear of others in Genesis, praying to deceased loved ones, Mary’s perpetual virginity in Ezekiel 44:2, and Catholic tradition vs. Sola Scriptura—plus a weird question on killer whales and human flesh!

Questions Covered:

• 01:38 – Gen 4:14 Who is Cain referring to when saying others will kill him? Weren’t they the only other humans alive?
• 04:51 – Do our prayers directly affect and change what happens in heaven?
• 12:56 – Could you elaborate on Ez. 44:2? How does this relate to Mary and her perpetual virginity?
• 20:19 – My mother passed away a week ago. Can I pray to her?
• 22:31 – Are we allowed to question the pope on issues that he has never declared infallibly?
• 28:53 – Could a killer whale get a taste for human flesh?
• 30:40 – Why do Catholics hold to tradition as divinely inspired?
• 40:21 – Can Sola Scriptura be used as just a tool for Catholics?
• 51:03 – What do you think happened on Holy Saturday? Did Christ’s suffering intensify?
• 52:12 – Can you expound on what Catholics can believe in regards to polygenism?