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Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we dive deep into the complexities of conscience, morality, and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Our co-hosts, Matthew and Essential Catholic, explore their personal journeys navigating the tension between church doctrine and individual conscience.
Matthew shares his extensive background in Catholic theology and philosophy, discussing the dynamic structure of cognition and how it shapes our understanding of right and wrong. He reflects on his experiences as a gay Catholic and the challenges of reconciling personal identity with community expectations.
Essential Catholic adds to the conversation by examining the fractured state of the Catholic community regarding issues like salvation, mortal sin, and the role of conscience. Together, they question the clarity of church teachings and the implications for the laity in their spiritual lives.
This episode tackles pressing questions such as:
What does it mean to follow your conscience?
How do we navigate the tension between personal beliefs and church teachings?
Can one be in a state of mortal sin if their conscience is poorly formed?
Tune in for an engaging discussion that encourages listeners to think critically about their faith and the nature of conscience in the modern world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!
00:00:00 - Introduction and Technical Setup
00:01:34 - Matthew's Background and Interests
00:04:30 - Personal Experience and Conscience
00:09:56 - Tension Between Conscience and Church Teaching
00:13:44 - Scrupulosity and Personal Struggles
00:14:45 - Introduction of Essential Catholic
00:16:15 - The Puzzle of Catholic Faith
00:18:04 - Contraception and Moral Questions
00:19:28 - Understanding Conscience and Church Teachings
00:20:49 - Divergent Views Within the Church
00:22:54 - The Role of Intelligence in Faith
00:24:41 - Vatican II and the Evolution of Church Teaching
00:26:02 - The Nature of Conscience
00:30:51 - Feelings vs. True Judgment
00:33:12 - Knowledge and Mortal Sin
00:35:36 - The Challenge of Understanding Knowledge
00:37:47 - Salvation and Mortal Sin
00:39:37 - The Impact of Dogma on Belonging
00:41:33 - Credibility vs. Credentity in Belief
00:43:37 - The Complexity of Mortal Sin
00:45:39 - The Role of Baptism in Salvation
00:49:31 - The Relationship Between Knowledge and Sin
00:51:32 - The Church's Understanding of Mortal Sin
00:55:30 - Expectations of the Laity vs. Church Standards
00:56:33 - Conscience and the Question of Free Will
Catholic theology
STM (Sacred Theology Master)
STL (Licentiate in Sacred Theology)
PhD
cognition
philosophical hermeneutics
Saint Irenaeus of Lyon
Joseph Goldbrunner
Lonergan
Aquinas
Pope Francis
Vatican II
Franz Jägerstätter
Martin Luther
Essential Catholic
Catholic community
mortal sin
conscience
contraception
catechism
church teaching
Logos
Victorian era
scientific circles
Holy Communion
purgatory
dogma
grave matter
advertence
intelligence
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culture
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