The Counsel of Trent

#855 - Is it SINFUL to Watch MMA?

Feb 7, 2024
Guest
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Fr. Mike Schmitz, a Christian speaker and theologian, joins Trent to discuss the morality of watching MMA. They examine the distinction between innocent attacks and fair fights, the dangers of bloodlust, the ethical aspects of combat sports, and the justifiability of violence. The speaker explores the line between acceptable and unacceptable acts of violence and shares their opinion on high-risk entertainment.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Morality of Watching MMA and the Dignity in Learning
02:24 • 2min
3
The Dangers of Bloodlust and the Ethics of Watching Combat Sports
04:40 • 2min
4
The Justifiability of Violence and Its Relation to Human Dignity
06:34 • 2min
5
Exploring the Line Between Acceptable and Unacceptable Acts of Violence
08:28 • 3min