Who loves Q&A? We do! Fred and Kara answer common Catholic questions, among Catholics, Protestants, or even atheists. Enjoy part 1 of this extended series.

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*Questions in this episode: *

1. Why do Catholic Worship Mary? What's the deal with Mary?


2. Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints?


3. What do Catholics believe about salvation? How are you saved?

Questions to come in this series (upcoming episodes):

1. What do Catholic have to believe about Creation? Evolution? 7-literal days?


2. Aliens


3. Where is the Eucharist in the Bible?


4. Why do you confess your sins to a priest?


5. Where is Purgatory in the Bible?


6. The bible is all you need; why don't Catholic believe in Sola Scripture (the bible alone)?


7. Where is the papacy in Scripture? How does he have authority?


8. What is the rapture? Will it happen? Do Catholics believe in it?


9. How can anyone believe Jesus actually rose from the dead?

Links referenced:

Full of Grace

There's Something about Mary

Mary: Ark of the New Covenant

On the Reciprocity of Gifts: John M.G. Barclay "Under Grace"

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