Called to Communion Traditions and Magisterium
Aug 22, 2025
Discover the fascinating dynamics of tradition and the magisterium, exploring their vital roles in shaping Catholic beliefs. Delve into the intriguing debate over the Filioque and why Catholics and Orthodox Christians differ on this theological point. Dr. Anders discusses the challenging teachings of Jesus on wealth and salvation, highlighting the need for both faith and actions. Also, learn how to navigate non-Catholic weddings with a Catholic ethos and the moral implications of body donation to science.
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God As The Ultimate Explanation, Not A Medieval Relic
- Belief in God spans history and is not merely medieval; classical theism frames God as the ultimate explanatory endpoint.
- Anders ties this view to philosophical traditions that see God as the top of the explanatory hierarchy.
You Can't Recreate Catholic Marriage Outside The Church
- If a Catholic marries outside the Church without clergy, the ceremony lacks the ecclesial sacramental context.
- Anders advises focusing on the couple's intent to sacrificially love each other but acknowledges the Church's institutional requirements.
Tradition Explains The Bible's Authority
- Sacred tradition includes more than Scripture and it underpins how we recognize the Bible's books and interpret practices.
- David Anders argues you implicitly rely on Catholic tradition whenever you appeal to the Bible's authority.
