Catholic Answers Live #12078 Is Catholicism Too Focused on Rules? A Catholic Response - Karlo Broussard
Feb 21, 2025
Karlo Broussard, author and expert on Catholic teachings, dives into the complexities of Catholicism and Protestantism. He addresses common misconceptions about tradition, emphasizing that Protestants also operate within a tradition. Broussard tackles interpretations of Scripture, particularly the term 'until,' and how it relates to key beliefs like Mary’s perpetual virginity. He also contrasts worship practices between denominations, highlighting theological differences, especially regarding the identity of Jesus and eternal security.
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Focus on Jesus, Not Just Rules
- Focus on Jesus and having a relationship with Him.
- Understand the rationale behind Church rules, which help foster faith and relationship with Jesus.
Apostolic Tradition's Authority
- Apostolic traditions, passed down through word of mouth, hold equal weight to Scripture.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 supports the authority of both.
Challenging Sola Scriptura
- Highlight tacit beliefs held by Protestants that aren't in Scripture.
- Examples include the cessation of apostles, public revelation, and inspired writings.