Crash Course Catholicism

The discussion kicks off by delving into the Sixth Commandment and its implications for marriage and human sexuality. It contrasts modern gender perspectives with Catholic teachings, emphasizing the unity of body and soul. Various views on gender identity are explored, including behavioral and biological definitions. The conversation remains compassionate towards those experiencing gender dysphoria, all while highlighting the dignity and complementary nature of men and women according to Church doctrine. It's a thought-provoking mix of faith and contemporary issues.

"You shall not kill." What constitutes a "just war"? Is it permissible to accumulate weapons of mass destruction? In this mini episode, we wrap up our discussion of the fifth Commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Five of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2258-2330). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 2258-2330Matthew Chapter 15Matthew Chapter 5Pope Francis, Address of His Holiness Pope Francis in the Meeting Promoted by the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization.Pope JPII, Evangelium VitaeCriminal: France. "Caroline." Netflix.Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, "The Grace of Deathbed Conversions."St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Second Part of the Second Part, Question 64: Murder.Website, "Find an Ethical Manufacturer"St Josemaria Escriva, The Way, Point 370Maria Vision USA, "How tragedy led to my conversion | Matthew Harte", YouTube.Pints with Aquinas, "The State of Catholicism in Ireland w/ Mattie Harte", YouTube.Bishop Robert Barron, "Our Catholic President and the Most Pressing Moral Issue of Our Time"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Logic".The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Suicide".Catholic Answers, 20 Questions: Abortion.Ethics Finder. (there are SO MANY great resources on this website)C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain.Gaudium et SpesPope Francis, "Misericordia et misera"THIS ARTICLE IS SO GOOD AND CLEAR: Michael Egnor, "If a Fetus Isn’t a Human Being, What Is It?"Colin B. Donovan, STL "End of Life Decisions: Ordinary versus Extraordinary Means"Among the Lilies, "Healing after an abortion"Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., "When Does Human Life Begin? The Scientific Evidence", YouTube.Maureen L. Condic, "When Does Human Life Begin? The Scientific Evidence"Bishop Robert Barron "Bishop Barron on Atheism and Assisted Suicide"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Talking About Suicide"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Hope in the Face of Suicide"Ascension Presents, "God's Mercy and Suicide"Ellie Egan, "Testimony of Hope"Stephanie Sugiaman, "It’s not too much pain but too little love that makes people ask for euthanasia"Death and Donuts "The Agony & Ecstasy Of A Life After Death"Gaudium et SpesTerrence Malick, A Hidden LifeAnthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot SeeMarkus Zusak, The Book ThiefAnne Frank, The Diary of a Young GirlIan Serraillier, The Silver SwordViktor Frankl, Man's Search for MeaningEddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on EarthLeo Tolstoy, War and Peace (I mean if you WANNA read it)

"You shall not kill." Is abortion ever morally permissible? What about euthanasia? What does the Church teach about people who have committed suicide? In this episode we continue our discussion of the fifth Commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Five of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2258-2330). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 2258-2330Matthew Chapter 15Matthew Chapter 5Pope Francis, Address of His Holiness Pope Francis in the Meeting Promoted by the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization.Pope JPII, Evangelium VitaeCriminal: France. "Caroline." Netflix.Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, "The Grace of Deathbed Conversions."St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Second Part of the Second Part, Question 64: Murder.Website, "Find an Ethical Manufacturer"St Josemaria Escriva, The Way, Point 370Maria Vision USA, "How tragedy led to my conversion | Matthew Harte", YouTube.Pints with Aquinas, "The State of Catholicism in Ireland w/ Mattie Harte", YouTube.Bishop Robert Barron, "Our Catholic President and the Most Pressing Moral Issue of Our Time"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Logic".The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Suicide".Catholic Answers, 20 Questions: Abortion.Ethics Finder. (there are SO MANY great resources on this website)C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain.Gaudium et SpesPope Francis, "Misericordia et misera"THIS ARTICLE IS SO GOOD AND CLEAR: Michael Egnor, "If a Fetus Isn’t a Human Being, What Is It?"Colin B. Donovan, STL "End of Life Decisions: Ordinary versus Extraordinary Means"Among the Lilies, "Healing after an abortion"Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., "When Does Human Life Begin? The Scientific Evidence", YouTube.Maureen L. Condic, "When Does Human Life Begin? The Scientific Evidence"Bishop Robert Barron "Bishop Barron on Atheism and Assisted Suicide"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Talking About Suicide"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Hope in the Face of Suicide"Ascension Presents, "God's Mercy and Suicide"Ellie Egan, "Testimony of Hope"Stephanie Sugiaman, "It’s not too much pain but too little love that makes people ask for euthanasia"Death and Donuts "The Agony & Ecstasy Of A Life After Death"Gaudium et SpesTerrence Malick, A Hidden LifeAnthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot SeeMarkus Zusak, The Book ThiefAnne Frank, The Diary of a Young GirlIan Serraillier, The Silver SwordViktor Frankl, Man's Search for MeaningEddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on EarthLeo Tolstoy, War and Peace (I mean if you WANNA read it)

"You shall not kill." Is it wrong to kill someone in self-defense? What about the death penalty? Why is hatred a sin against this commandment? In this episode we cover the fifth Commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Five of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2258-2330). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 2258-2330Matthew Chapter 15Matthew Chapter 5Pope Francis, Address of His Holiness Pope Francis in the Meeting Promoted by the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization.Pope JPII, Evangelium VitaeCriminal: France. "Caroline." Netflix.Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, "The Grace of Deathbed Conversions."St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Second Part of the Second Part, Question 64: Murder.Website, "Find an Ethical Manufacturer"St Josemaria Escriva, The Way, Point 370Maria Vision USA, "How tragedy led to my conversion | Matthew Harte", YouTube.Pints with Aquinas, "The State of Catholicism in Ireland w/ Mattie Harte", YouTube.Bishop Robert Barron, "Our Catholic President and the Most Pressing Moral Issue of Our Time"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Logic".The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Suicide".Catholic Answers, 20 Questions: Abortion.Ethics Finder. (there are SO MANY great resources on this website)C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain.Gaudium et SpesPope Francis, "Misericordia et misera"THIS ARTICLE IS SO GOOD AND CLEAR: Michael Egnor, "If a Fetus Isn’t a Human Being, What Is It?"Colin B. Donovan, STL "End of Life Decisions: Ordinary versus Extraordinary Means"Among the Lilies, "Healing after an abortion"Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., "When Does Human Life Begin? The Scientific Evidence", YouTube.Maureen L. Condic, "When Does Human Life Begin? The Scientific Evidence"Bishop Robert Barron "Bishop Barron on Atheism and Assisted Suicide"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Talking About Suicide"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Hope in the Face of Suicide"Ascension Presents, "God's Mercy and Suicide"Ellie Egan, "Testimony of Hope"Stephanie Sugiaman, "It’s not too much pain but too little love that makes people ask for euthanasia"Death and Donuts "The Agony & Ecstasy Of A Life After Death"Gaudium et SpesTerrence Malick, A Hidden LifeAnthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot SeeMarkus Zusak, The Book ThiefAnne Frank, The Diary of a Young GirlIan Serraillier, The Silver SwordViktor Frankl, Man's Search for MeaningEddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on EarthLeo Tolstoy, War and Peace (I mean if you WANNA read it)

"Honour your mother and father." Does honouring our parents mean doing everything they say? What if your parents are terrible? Are children free to make their own moral decisions? In this episode we cover the fourth Commandment. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2196-2257). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 2196-2257Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchOlga Emily Marlin, Our Lives in his Hands: An Ordinary Couple's Path to Holiness.Leo Trese, The Faith Explained.Louisa May Alcott, Little WomenThe Sound of MusicHélène Mongin, The Extraordinary Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux: Sts. Louis and Zelie MartinAnnette Goulden, Rooted In Love: Louis and Zélie Martin: Models of Married Love, Family Life, and Everyday HolinessJason Evert, Saint John Paul The GreatJacques Philippe, Interior Freedom: Experiencing The Freedom Of The Children of GodRoald Dahl, Matilda.

"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work." Why is it so bad to take God's name in vain? Why do I have to go to Mass every Sunday? How late is too late to rock up to Mass? Can I go to work on Sundays? In this episode we discuss the second and third Commandments. This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter One, Articles Two and Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2142 -2195).The ten holy days of obligation: (NOTE: These are technically the holy days of obligation, but not every country enforces all of them.)The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas),The Epiphany,The Ascension of Christ,The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi),The feast of Mary the Mother of God,The Immaculate Conception,The Assumption,The feast of Saint Joseph,The feast of the Apostles Saints Peter and PaulThe feast of All Saints.⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 2142 -2195Mark 2:27Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Hour That Will Change Your Life"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Why Do We Need to Rest from Work on Sundays?"Catholic Answers, "How Late is Too Late for Mass?"Opus Dei, "Work and Rest"The Catholic Weekly, "The Divine Praises"Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchCode of Canon law, pts. 1244-53.The Divine PraisesLeo Trese, The Faith Explained.St. Josemaria, The Way, pt. 357.

"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above or that is on the earth beneath or that is in the water under the earth.” What does it mean to love and serve God? What counts as 'other gods'? Are images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints graven images? In this episode we discuss the first of the Ten Commandments.This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter One, Article One of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2056 -2141).⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 2056 -2141Matthew Chapter 22Matthew 4:10Deuteronomy, 5:6-9Roman Catechism 2, 3, 4.Tim Staples, "Are Statues in Catholic Churches 'Graven Images?'" Catholic Answers.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Simony"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Superstition"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Sacrilege" Arthur Conan Doyle, A Scandal in BohemiaCatholic Answers, "Stipends and Simony" YouTube.

How are we saved? Through faith, works, or both? What is grace? Can I earn grace or is it just a free gift from God? Today we wrap up our introduction to Catholic morality by looking at one of the most significant areas of division between Catholics and Protestants. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1949-2055). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1949-2055Prayer for Christian UnityJames 2:14-26Ephesians 2:8-9John 15:5Romans 8:29Mark 10:17-231 Corinthians 12:1-12The Compendium of the Catechism pt. 424Martin Luther, "Preface to the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans"Martin Luther, The Bondage of the Will  Tom Nash, "The Reformers’ Distorted View of Salvation", Catholic AnswersTom Nash, "Catholic and Protestant Views on Justification and Sanctification" Catholic AnswersMark Brumley, "Is Justification Ongoing?" Catholic Answers.Tim Staples, "Justification: Process or One-Time Deal?" Catholic Answers.The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Justification"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Charismata"Pope Leo XIII, LibertasJacques Philippe, Interior FreedomJacques Philippe "Freedom"Aleteia, "What is the difference between the Catholic and Protestant understandings of grace?"Peter Kreeft, Catholic ChristianityFr Mike Schmitz, "Do All Good People Go to Heaven?"Gerard Manley Hopkins "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"

What are human rights? Does everyone have the right to the same things? What does 'equality' mean? In this episode, we round off our discussion of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Two, Article 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1918-1948). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1877-19481 Corinthians 13The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church.Pope Leo XIII Rerum NovarumPope Pius XI, Quadragesimo AnnoPope John XXIII, Mater et Magistra and Pacem in Terris.Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio and Octogesima AdveniensPope John Paul IILetter to FamiliesLaborem ExercensSollicitudo Rei SocialisVatican II, Gaudium et SpesBishop Robert Barron "Pope Francis and Our Responsibility for the Common Good." YouTube."Social Justice and Evangelisation" YouTube.Australian Catholic University. The Principles of Catholic Social Thought & The Common Good.Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. "The Common Good"Charles De Koninck, On the Primacy of the Common Good.Dir. Jessie Nelson, I Am SamWilliam Golding, The Lord of the FliesDir. Darren Ashton. Razzle DazzleThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "Civil Authority"The Catholic Encyclopedia "Society"Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Social Teaching 101.Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”Elizabeth Gaskell, North and SouthUnited Nations, Universal Declaration of Human RightsWe Can Be Heroes: "Ja'mie King"Mary Ann Glendon, Seth D. Kaplan, "Renewing Human Rights", First ThingsJohn Finnis, "Human Rights and the Common Good", and Natural Law and Human RightsSamuel Moyn, Not Enough: Human Rights in an Unequal World Michael Novak, Paul Adams, Elizabeth Shaw. Social Justice Isn't What You Think It Is

What is a society? What's more important: my individual rights or the common good? Do all societies need authority figures? In this episode, we begin our discussion of the social doctrine of the Catholic Church. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Two, Articles 1 and 2 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1877-1917). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1877-19481 Corinthians 13The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church.Pope Leo XIII Rerum NovarumPope Pius XI, Quadragesimo AnnoPope John XXIII, Mater et Magistra and Pacem in Terris.Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio and Octogesima AdveniensPope John Paul IILetter to FamiliesLaborem ExercensSollicitudo Rei SocialisVatican II, Gaudium et SpesBishop Robert Barron "Pope Francis and Our Responsibility for the Common Good." YouTube."Social Justice and Evangelisation" YouTube.Australian Catholic University. The Principles of Catholic Social Thought & The Common Good.Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. "The Common Good"Charles De Koninck, On the Primacy of the Common Good.Dir. Jessie Nelson, I Am SamWilliam Golding, The Lord of the FliesDir. Darren Ashton. Razzle DazzleThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "Civil Authority"The Catholic Encyclopedia "Society"Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Social Teaching 101.Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”Elizabeth Gaskell, North and SouthUnited Nations, Universal Declaration of Human RightsWe Can Be Heroes: "Ja'mie King"Mary Ann Glendon, Seth D. Kaplan, "Renewing Human Rights", First ThingsJohn Finnis, "Human Rights and the Common Good", and Natural Law and Human RightsSamuel Moyn, Not Enough: Human Rights in an Unequal World Michael Novak, Paul Adams, Elizabeth Shaw. Social Justice Isn't What You Think It Is