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Is Ecumenism Compromising Doctrine? Authority and Culture

Tim Staples2026-02-26T17:16:30

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“Is ecumenism compromising doctrine?” This question leads to a discussion on the goals of ecumenism and whether it involves compromising with Protestant beliefs. Other topics include the Church’s relationship with modern culture, the historical and biblical basis for apostolic authority, and the theological implications of God’s actions in the stories of David and Bathsheba.

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Questions Covered:

  • 01:41 - What is the goal of Ecumenism? Is it us compromising on doctrine with Protestants?
  • 11:00 - Do you think the Church should change with modern culture or stand apart from it?
  • 17:40 - How can we demonstrate historically and biblically that the apostles passed on their authority to bishops?
  • 29:04 - Why did God create man alone when he knew he would create woman after?
  • 40:53 - Why did God take out his anger on David and Bathsheba’s first baby?
  • 49:15 - Why does freemasonry have an appeal that Catholicism doesn’t have, and why is Catholicism better?
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