Called to Communion The Hierarchy of Truths
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Sep 11, 2025 Delve into the intriguing hierarchy of truths within Catholicism. Discover why Catholicism transcends mere dogmas and the role of tradition. Explore the Church's stance on ongoing revelation and how it aligns with papal authority. Unpack the differences between priestly and lay blessings and discuss the baptism of infants. Learn how to approach sensitive topics like violence and medical ethics without politicizing faith. Finally, gain tips on engaging in meaningful conversations about authority with Lutherans.
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Lunches Across Traditions
- Dr. David Anders often has lunch with people from different churches to learn and bear one another's burdens.
- He values presence, friendship, and shared humanity as central to Christian discipleship.
Start With Core Dogmatic Texts
- Use Ludwig Ott's Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma or Thomas Aquinas' Summa to learn core Catholic truths first.
- Focus on central doctrines before obscure historical papal technicalities.
Hierarchy Of Truths Guides Study
- The Second Vatican Council's 'hierarchy of truths' orders doctrines by centrality to faith rather than truthfulness.
- Start study at the top (God, Trinity, Incarnation) and work down to less central dogmatic claims.
