One of the most sinister figures in the Bible is the so-called “Beast” from the Book of Revelation. Portrayed as a frightening monster and identified with the ominous number 666, the Beast has been the subject of an enormous amount of discussion down through the centuries. Countless individuals, both past and future, have been proposed [...]
Apologetics
Recently an article on the Internet that claims same-sex “marriage” used to be a Christian rite has been trending. It’s been cited repeatedly, in many different places, and Jimmy has gotten multiple queries about how to respond to it. In this video episode of the Jimmy Akin Podcast, Jimmy discusses the piece, where it came [...]
This Sunday’s readings deal with one of the most important events in Christian history. Although the majority of Christians have little or no knowledge of the event, a pivotal moment in the history of the Church is recorded in Acts 10. This event is the conversion of the household of the Roman centurion Cornelius, and [...]
Homosexual activist Dan Savage recently was invited to give a keynote address to a group of high school students at a high school journalism conference. You may make your own inferences regarding what this shows about the national associations in question, given the controversial, foul-mouthed history of Savage. During the course of the event, Savage [...]
We’re coming up on May–a month associated with the Virgin Mary–so here’s a new video on one of the most common objections to the rosary: the charge that it amounts to “vain repetitions,” in violation of Jesus’ command (Matt. 6:7). By the way, I’m also preparing an “interview” with John Paul II on the rosary, [...]
A high school theology teacher writes: I had a student ask me quite blunty “was Jesus ugly?” He cited some early Fathers quoting Isaiah 53:2, and gave me several other sources that expanded on this topic as well. From what I understand and have read, the verse from Isaiah seems to (me anyways) point towards [...]
A reader writes: Question: An atheist has claimed that Jesus’s conversation with Nicodemus couldn’t have happened because it’s a greek word that has two meanings, critical to the story, and Jesus didn’t speak greek. I know neither greek nor aramaic, and according to some english, so any thing you happen to know would be useful. [...]
Jimmy Akin answers: Can you elaborate on this past Sunday’s Gospel reading? How can I refute the claim that Catholics don’t like sex because we don’t approve of birth control? Will you explain the timeline of the Epiphany? Where does the Church stand on the use of Viagra? What is the proper translation of Matthew [...]
A reader writes: I am a Protestant and love listening to Catholic Answers Live. I am hoping you can help me out with the papal bull “Unigenitus” which appears to be condemning the idea of personal Scripture reading, etc. The way it’s worded doesn’t make it appear as if it is saying ‘we are worried [...]
