#11787 Ask Me Anything - Jimmy Akin

Questions Covered:

02:35 – Is James Sterba’s moral evil principle sound?
05:31 – While Jesus was alive was he aware of his destiny and did he orchestrate the events of the New Testament?
07:09 – Is it possible for demons to manipulate algorithms?
14:07 – Could you explain the teaching on the couple giving each other the sacrament of marriage and not the priest. How does that compare to the Orthodox teaching?
19:12 – Can you talk about Pseudo-scientific theory of ancient civilizations like Atlantis? How do we square that with Adam and Eve?
23:21 – In Mark Where Jesus talks about the second coming he mentions that “this generation will not pass away before these events take place.” But that didn’t happen. Can you explain?
28:45 – Is the Holy Spirit only with us when we’re persecuted?
35:19 – If there is such a lack of information about Joseph in the bible, where do we get our information about him?
40:44 – I know the Church is against assisted suicide. I need clarification. I’ve hard physical and mental conditions and I’m exhausted. How do I work with God in these final years?
49:05 – What’s the correct defense for the existence of the priesthood? Is it a good defense to use the argument that the term comes from the word Presbiteros?

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