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Is the Catholic church a mere institution?

Is the Catholic church a mere institution?

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We meet Alex, who shares his impressions about his first Mass. How does a non-believer who values tradition see a rite so heavily imbued with symbolism and passed down over millenia? Listen to find out!

 

4:15 First time at Mass

5:15 Catholic institutions and separation of church and state

6:08 Being conservative and needing structure

7:08 Pomp and circumstance of religion, and why you go to church

8:30 Jordan Peterson and our role in society

10:15 Role of priests in Mass

11:15 William Wordsworth on the beauty of creation

13:30 Humility and marrying God

14:20 No sex before marriage and Love

16:15 Is just the Bible enough, and singing in the choir

18:20 Is Catholicism relevant? Does it need to be? And why God created silicon

19:30 God has a plan for us

21:20 Starting on a new diet

23:25 Going to Mass as a measuring stick for your spirituality

25:15 Fostering a relationship with God

27:10 Giving up faith and giving into despair

28:00 Spreading the Gospel and wrapping up

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