Catholic Answers Live #12049 “Does God love Satan?”. . . and more questions answered! - Jimmy Akin
Jan 31, 2025
Renowned author and speaker Jimmy Akin tackles intriguing questions about faith and ethics. He explores the idea of God's love for all creations, including Satan, and the moral dilemmas surrounding illegal employment practices. Akin also debates the ethical implications of marrying genetically modified individuals and clarifies the process for obtaining plenary indulgences—even in virtual settings. Plus, he dives into the significance of 'The Morning Star' in scripture and the evolving terminology of priesthood in Catholicism.
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God's Love for Satan
- God loves all his creations, including Satan, similar to how he loves humans even in sin.
- God loves the good qualities he built into Satan but not his sinful nature.
Cooperation with Evil
- One is not obligated to investigate the legal status of every employee of businesses they patronize.
- Focus on whether your own actions are ethical and legal.
Marrying Genetically Modified Humans
- Marrying a genetically modified human is not inherently illicit, even with significant modifications.
- Consider the ethical implications of passing on modified genes and potential societal challenges for offspring.