Author: Domenico Bettinelli

The 10 Commandments of the Antichrist? (The Georgia Guidestones) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

For 40 years, people have wondered who was the mysterious Robert Christian who commissioned the Georgia Guidestones and the meaning of the 10 principles inscribed on it. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli identify who Christian really was and examine what the 10 guidelines really mean.

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The Rebel Flesh – The Secrets of Doctor Who

In the first of a two-part story, the 11th Doctor encounters the gangers. Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory discuss the ethics and morality of sentient duplicates, plus the wider implications for the Who season story arc involving a ganger.

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Evolution (TNG) – The Secrets of Star Trek

A Wesley science experiment goes wrong and not only threatens a vital scientific endeavor and everyone on the Enterprise, but creates new life. Oh, Wesley. Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory discuss how Wesley gets away with it with no repercussions, plus the return of Bev Crusher.

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The Georgia Guidestones (Mystery Solved!) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

In 1980, a massive granite monument was unveiled in a small Georgia town, bearing 10 principles for the future guidance of humanity. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Guidestones’ origin and purpose and the mysterious man who commissioned them.

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Mysterious Tales of Loss and Woe & Other Jovial Stories, a new book by Truest Dunkworth. In a world of wonder, this is a book that encourages teens and pre-teens to think and be surprised. Look for it on Amazon.com.

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The Abominable Snowmen – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The 2nd Doctor in the Himalayas. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this complex story involving a monastery, robots, an alien intelligence, a British explorer, a centuries-old guru, and Yeti.

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The Conscience of the King (TOS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Shakespeare on the Enterprise. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about this Original Series episode that has Kirk confronting a Shakespearean actor who may or may not be a mass murderer from Kirk’s past and discuss the ethics of both men’s actions.

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When Were the Gospels Written? (The Dates of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

The four Gospels have been a primary source of information about Jesus Christ for 2,000 years, but in recent times, some skeptics have said they were written so late after Jesus, they aren’t reliable. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli find out what tradition, Church teaching, and historical sources tell about when the Gospels were really written.

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Mysterious Tales of Loss and Woe & Other Jovial Stories, a new book by Truest Dunkworth. In a world of wonder, this is a book that encourages teens and pre-teens to think and be surprised. Look for it on Amazon.com.

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The Doctor’s Wife – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Neil Gaiman’s first outing as a Doctor Who screenwriter results in this fan favorite exploration of the Doctor’s relationship to the Tardis. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the revelations about the Doctor, the Tardis, other Time Lords, and more all wrapped up in clever dialogue.

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Despite Yourself (DIS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

The second half of the 1st season of Discovery took us to a new universe. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this as the moment when the show really started to get its legs under it and why that is. Plus the mystery of Ash Tyler and the reveal of Captain Killy.

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Baby Yoda? Artificial Intelligence & Souls? Prime Directive? Vampires? (& More Weird Questions!) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

It’s a fifth Friday so Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions from listeners, including whether Baby Yoda needs to fast; Do AIs have souls?; Is the Prime Directive ethically defensible?; Should we destroy vampires?; and more.

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Questions covered in this episode:

  • 04:28 – Is it possible that children are so incredibly happy because of reincarnation?
  • 12:35 – What if a lost letter of St. Paul were discovered?
  • 19:24 – Can AI have a soul?
  • 24:01 – Were any members of the Legion of Super Heroes Catholic?
  • 29:23 – Should Baby Yoda fast?
  • 33:54 – Speed of light and Sunday obligation
  • 37:41 – Is the Prime Directive ethically defensible?
  • 45:16 – Fasting when you’re fasting for other reasons
  • 51:34 – Organ transplants and the resurrection
  • 52:07 – Is it morally acceptable to destroy vampires?
  • 53:34 – How much incense is too much?

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Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Aaron Vurgason Electric and Automation at AaronV.com. Making Connections for Life for your automation and smart home needs in north and central Florida.

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