Pints With Aquinas Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and the Problem of Certainty (Erick Ybarra) | Ep. 510
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Feb 20, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Erick Ybarra, a revert to Catholicism and expert on Chrisian doctrinal differences, dives deep into the historical tensions between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. He explores the complexities of faith amid confusion, emphasizing self-awareness and compassion in spiritual journeys. Ybarra also touches on the significance of the Council of Nicaea, the challenges surrounding papal authority, and the necessity for mutual understanding in the current turmoil among religious communities. His insights spark thoughtful contemplation on unity and belief.
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Anonymous Debate Partner
- Erick Ybarra recounts a years-long online debate history with an anonymous Eastern Orthodox apologist, Denny Sellin.
- Sellin, under the pseudonym Ubi Petrus, later challenged Ybarra to a public debate.
Debate Declined
- Ybarra initially declined a debate with Ubi Petrus due to his anonymity and association with Jay Dyer.
- Ubi Petrus's arguments and Latin skills, however, reminded Ybarra of Sellin.
Online Backlash and Reprogramming
- Ybarra faced online backlash for declining the initial debate offer, which he perceived as a "cyber war."
- He reprogrammed his perception of online criticism, viewing it as a detached "cyber character" interaction.