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Can Prayer to Saints Be Justified? Indulgences and Mediation

Joe Heschmeyer2026-04-01T17:39:49

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“Can prayer to saints be justified?” This question opens a discussion on the role of saints in Catholicism, addressing concerns about mediation and the nature of prayer. Other topics include skepticism about the credibility of the Gospels and the application of indulgences, highlighting the diverse perspectives on these theological issues.

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Questions Covered:

  • 2:00 – I’m not Catholic because I think Joe changes the gospels for his own gain and reduces the credibility of the real gospel.
  • 20:29 - I think prayer to saints violates the idea that Jesus is the one mediator.
  • 42:12 - I don’t believe in indulgences specifically how they can be applied to others.
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