The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture WOF 030: Listener Q&A w/ Bishop Barron
Jul 5, 2016
Bishop Robert Barron, a renowned Catholic bishop and theologian, engages in a fast-paced Q&A, addressing pressing questions from listeners worldwide. He discusses the roles of Catholic educators in teaching faith, explores whether Muslims and Christians worship the same God, and clarifies how doctrine can develop without changing. Barron also emphasizes the importance of evangelizing culture mindfully, encourages youth to ponder philosophical questions, and highlights his current reading, providing a thoughtful and inspiring session.
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Model Faith Through Witness
- Model the Catholic life for students through joyful, integrated witness rather than only instruction.
- Let faithful behavior and visible devotion plant lasting seeds in pupils' hearts.
Shared Ground — And A Trinitarian Distinctive
- Christians and Muslims share significant philosophical and theological points of contact about God.
- Christianity is distinct in claiming that love is what God is, revealed in the Trinity.
Doctrine Develops, It Doesn't Flip
- Doctrine develops analogously to a person growing: substantial continuity remains amid evolution.
- Genuine development preserves identity while devolution or reversal corrupts core teaching.
