Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World The Sword of St. Michael (and More Weird Questions)
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Nov 28, 2025 Dive into intriguing questions around the Holy Spirit's chromosomes and its role in the Incarnation. Discover Zoroaster's prophetic significance and why he differs from messianic figures. Explore the concept of time—does it always move forward, and is there time in heaven? Learn about the sacraments angels might perform and the reasons behind the differences in Muslim and Christian head coverings. Finally, uncover the mystery of St. Michael's sword and the fascinating implications of handling temptation and intrusive thoughts.
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Holy Spirit And Chromosomes
- The Holy Spirit is pure spirit and therefore does not natively have chromosomes.
- As Creator, the Holy Spirit can produce or arrange physical chromosomes in Jesus' conception.
Zoroaster Was A Prophet, Not Savior
- Zoroaster was a prophet of Zoroastrianism, not a savior who fulfilled Jewish messianic prophecies.
- Zoroastrianism contains elements of truth and interesting literature but did not accomplish redemptive salvation like Christ.
Time, Relativity, And Eternity
- Time's passage varies with gravity and acceleration per general relativity, and some solutions permit travel to the past.
- Created beings experience sequence and thus creatures (including souls and angels) exist within time, while God exists outside it.
It's our annual Thanksgiving Weird Questions episode, and this time Cy Kellett is asking Jimmy Akin questions about whether the Holy Spirit has chromosomes, what sacraments angels can perform (if any), whether Zoroaster was a savior before Jesus, and what to make of the sword of St. Michael.