Marriage After Civilization Is Destroyed (& More Weird Questions)
May 31, 2024
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In this episode, they discuss weird questions like getting married post-apocalypse, the authenticity of spiritual phenomena like spoonbending, and the fate of unbaptized babies. They also delve into the theological speculation of limbo and the classification of Homo neanderthalensis.
The concept of Limbo as the eternal home for unbaptized babies has shifted in theology towards entrusting them to God's care.
Early human groups like Homo Neanderthalensis might have had rational souls and afterlife beliefs based on evidence of burial practices.
Deep dives
Unbaptized Babies and Their Eternal Home
The concept of Limbo as the eternal home for the souls of unbaptized babies is discussed. Initially favored in theology, as a speculative place of natural happiness, developments shifted towards entrusting these infants to God's care. Several theological perspectives were explored, indicating a move away from a definite Limbo doctrine.
Likelihood of Homo Neanderthalensis for Baptism
If Homo Neanderthalensis, Homo Floriensis, Homo Denisova, or Homo Erectus had the concept of God and the afterlife, they would likely be suitable candidates for baptism if inclined. Neanderthals with evidence of burial practices and grave goods are favored to have rational souls. Uncertainty surrounds the others such as Denisovans, pending further study.
Ability to Baptize Early Human Relatives
If inclined and understanding the concept of baptism, Homo Neanderthalensis would be the most likely to benefit from baptism due to their evidence of burial practices and potential understanding of the afterlife. Comparative uncertainty arises for Homo Denseisova, Homo Floriensis, and Homo Erectus, pending further archaeological findings.
Rational Souls and Afterlife Beliefs in Early Human Groups
The likelihood of rational souls and afterlife beliefs in early human groups like Homo Neanderthalensis is discussed based on evidence of burial practices and grave goods. The concept of afterlife belief indicates a rational soul essential for experiencing the afterlife.
It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like getting married after civilization collapses; what is Sh'ol; can Padre Pio still absolve living penitents; and more weird questions.