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Is Leaving the Church Cause of Scandal a Mortal Sin?

Tom Nash2026-05-06T17:06:09

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“Is leaving the Church a mortal sin?” This question opens a discussion on the implications of faith and scandal, particularly regarding a friend’s conversion to Protestantism. Other topics include the distinction between Jesus being Catholic or Christian, the reasons for embracing Catholicism, and concerns about praying to Mary.

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Questions Covered:

  • 05:36 - My friend left the Catholic church and became protestant because of scandal. Is he in Jeopardy of mortal sin?
  • 16:35 - Was Jesus Catholic or Christian. What’s the difference?
  • 24:45 - Explain in one minute why someone should be Catholic.
  • 29:17 - I have PTSD, Anxiety, depression, how can I go to OCIA?
  • 37:13 - I don’t think it’s right to pray Mary
  • 47:21 - What in Vatican 2 is infallible? Does a certain word need to be included for a statement to be infallible?
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