The Counsel of Trent #856 - FFAF: Why be Catholic? (with Potential Theism)
Feb 9, 2024
Potential Theism, a non-religious Youtuber, joins Trent to discuss Catholicism. They explore the coherence of Catholicism with science, human experience, and moral frameworks. They also delve into the Catholic view of the Bible, the meaning of worshiping Mary, and Catholic teachings on sexual orientations. The chapter concludes with a discussion on open-mindedness and the benefits of religion according to Pascal's Wager.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Why Consider Catholicism
01:39 • 5min
The Catholic View of the Bible and the Authority of Sacred Tradition
06:50 • 6min
The Meaning and Worship of Mary
12:24 • 24min
Hopeful Universalism and Annihilationism in Catholicism
36:10 • 5min
Understanding Catholic Church Teachings on Sexual Orientations
41:04 • 17min
The Importance of Open-Mindedness and Pascal's Wager
57:40 • 5min