The Church's Role in Defining Truth and Human Understanding

“Do Catholics change their beliefs over time?” This episode explores the evolution of Catholic doctrine, addressing why the Church accepts changes and how these shifts have occurred. Additionally, we delve into why not everyone embraces the truth of God’s covenant, the significance of transubstantiation, and the celibacy requirements for priests.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:18 – Why does the Church accept that doctrine changes over time? How has the Catholic Church’s doctrine changed over time?
• 20:39 – Why isn’t everybody assenting to the truth especially since there is one God who has been public about his covenant?
• 28:45 – Why does it matter that we believe in transubstantiation rather than consubstantiation?
• 36:59 – Why are Catholic priests required to be celibate but Anglican priests who convert and are married don’t have to be?
• 49:55 – Where did the Catholic Church arrive at the idea of a soul?