Called to Communion What is a Christian?
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Nov 14, 2025 The discussion explores whether violent protest can ever be justified, using the Temple cleansing as a backdrop. It dives into the nature of forgiveness and whether it covers future sins. Drunkenness is examined as a sin due to its impact on rationality. The podcast also addresses the differences between Old and New Testament priesthoods. Listeners learn about degrees of glory in Heaven, with rewards corresponding to holiness. Finally, insights into the devil's perspective and the context of biblical passages enrich this thought-provoking session.
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Goat-Loving Granddaughter
- Dr. David Anders shared he's possibly going to the zoo with his granddaughter who loves goats.
- He joked he already has many furry friends and so cannot add goats to his menagerie.
When Violence May Be Justified
- Do not take violent action on your own authority; Catholic moral teaching allows armed resistance only under strict conditions.
- Exhaust peaceful means first and ensure grave violations exist before considering revolution.
Handwashing Symbolizes Moral Purity
- The priest's hand-washing echoes Jewish ritual but is reinterpreted as a sign of moral rather than ritual purity.
- Catholics emphasize washing the heart and confession over ceremonial cleanliness before Communion.