Catholic Answers Live #12440 Can Saints Communicate Telepathically, Ghosts, and Prayer? - Jimmy Akin
Nov 1, 2025
In this intriguing discussion, Jimmy Akin, a senior apologist and host, dives into the fascinating concept of saints communicating telepathically through prayer. He explores the possibility of God communicating with the unborn and delves into the existence of ghosts from a Christian perspective. The conversation also touches on the implications of time travel and the moral dilemmas of changing historical events. As a bonus, Jimmy compares the spiritual implications of Daleks and their potential souls, all while offering insights into rosary practices. A thought-provoking blend of theology and fun!
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Prayer As A Form Of Telepathy
- Prayer is literally a form of extrasensory perception because God lacks physical senses and knows our minds non‑sensoryly.
- Jimmy Akin concludes mental and vocal prayer amount to telepathic contact with God and thus fit the broad ESP definition.
Saints And Angels Communicate Telepathically
- Angels and disembodied human intellects communicate without physical senses, so their communication is telepathic.
- Akin argues saints in heaven likely communicate telepathically, possibly by two‑way receptive telepathy as humans sometimes do.
Debate Over Broadcast Versus Receptive Telepathy
- Aquinas argued angels only broadcast minds rather than receptively knowing others' hearts, but Akin finds the biblical basis weak.
- Modern parapsychological evidence and biblical context make receptive telepathy plausible for both angels and humans.
