Robert Fastiggi
Professor of dogmatic theology at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit and author or co-author of five books and editor or co-edited 12 more.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Catholic Church and the Death Penalty - Robert Fastiggi
Robert Fastiggi, a Catholic theologian and editor of key Catholic texts, joins Suan Sonna to explore the Church's evolving stance on the death penalty. They discuss how John Paul II emphasized the dignity of even murderers, making capital punishment inadmissible today. Fastiggi clarifies that while the death penalty isn't labeled intrinsically evil, it raises deep moral concerns. Historical shifts, the interpretation of scripture, and the significance of mercy in punishment are also key topics, reflecting on compassion and the possibility of conversion.
Apr 5, 2025 • 1h 14min
Lived Experience and the Search for Truth: Revisiting Catholic Sexual Morality
Deborah Savage, a theology professor specializing in St. John Paul II's anthropology, teams up with Robert Fastiggi, an expert in ecclesiology and moral theology. Together, they delve into the tension between subjective and absolute truths in Catholic sexual morality. They analyze personal narratives of those who strayed from church teachings, emphasizing the Church's role in guiding individuals back to fulfillment. Highlighting the interplay of gender identity and morality, they advocate for compassionate discourse in understanding personal and ecclesiastical truths.
