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Ep 997 | Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary? | Guest: Trent Horn

May 6, 2024

Trent Horn from Catholic Answers discusses anti-Semitism bill, praying to Mary, differences between Catholicism and Protestantism, and views on salvation. Exploring misconceptions, theological implications, and scriptural basis of Catholic practices compared to Protestant beliefs.

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Trent Horn

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Protestants emphasize direct prayer to God, questioning the practice of praying to Mary and saints.

Catholics believe in Mary's intercessory role based on her relationship with God and view saints as capable of interceding on their behalf.

Protestants express concerns about Catholic practices deviating from sola scriptura and emphasize reliance on Jesus as the sole mediator for prayers.

Deep dives

Praying to Mary

Protestants express confusion over Catholics praying to Mary, citing the lack of explicit support in Scripture. Protestants emphasize direct prayer to God through Jesus as the sole mediator.

Introduction

2min

Catholic Apologist and Pro-Life Advocate

10min

Exploring the Shift from Christianity to Modern Worldviews

4min

Navigating Antisemitism, Free Speech, and Historical Context

17min

The Debate over Praying to Mary

23min

Exploring Catholic Prayer Practices and Protestant Concerns

4min

Interpretation and Adherence to Scripture in Different Denominations

13min

Protestant Belief in Scripture as Ultimate Authority and Autonomy of Interpretation

2min

Comparing Views on Salvation and Reproductive Technology in Catholicism and Protestantism

6min

Today, we sit down with Trent Horn from Catholic Answers to discuss the House's recent bill aimed at preventing anti-Semitism and some of the biggest differences between Catholic and Protestant theology. Is it anti-Semitic to say that the Jews killed Jesus? Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints? Why don't Catholics believe in sola scriptura? And how do Catholics and Protestants differ in their beliefs about salvation?

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Timecodes:

(01:03) Trent’s story

(05:50) Catholicism & Protestantism differences

(13:58) Anti-Semitism Awareness Act

(31:44) Praying to Mary

(56:35) Sola Scriptura and the Gospel

(01:13:59) Salvation

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Ep 997 | Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary? | Guest: Trent Horn

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Praying to Mary

Catholic Perspective on Mary

Intercession and Prayers

Omniscience of Saints

Mary's Intercession and Early Christian Traditions

Protestant Concerns and Differences in Doctrine Interpretation

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