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How Can I Help My Friend Consider Catholicism? Women and the Church

Jimmy Akin2026-04-24T17:20:22

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“How can I help my friend consider Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on various approaches to sharing faith, including how to engage with family members who oppose conversion. Other topics include the Church’s evolving stance on women and birth control, the moral implications of supporting war, and addressing doubts about salvation among non-Catholic friends.

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Questions Covered:

  • 03:11 - How do you talk to a parent or sibling who is strongly opposed to one’s desires to become Catholic?
  • 20:28 - There’s evidence that the Church position on women has changed over the years. Doesn’t allow birth control because of natural law, vs the subjugation of women being a part of natural law? The Church’s denial of birth control contradicts the church’s rejection of the subjugation of women.
  • 28:42 - I’m a veteran. Is it a mortal sin to support a war?
  • 32:29 - I’m a convert. My wife has no interest. How can I gently nudge her?
  • 43:14 - My non-Catholic friend said she says a lot of division among Catholic influencers online especially about salvation. This has caused her to doubt and would like clarification on exactly what the Church teaches on salvation? How can I help her consider Catholicism?
  • 50:11 - My friend is considering Catholicism but his big hang up is female altar servers. He says it’s a rupture from tradition. How can I help guide him?
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