Are There Anglican Sacraments? Early Church and Politics

“What are Anglican sacraments?” This question opens a discussion on the validity of Anglican sacraments, alongside inquiries about communicating the nature of devotionals to non-Catholics and the historical role of laity in the early Church. The conversation also touches on the impact of politics on the split between Orthodox and Roman rites, providing a rich exploration of faith and history.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:28 - What is “Norming the norm that cannot be normed?”
• 13:45 - What are some ways to communicate to non-Catholics and fallen away Catholics that devotionals are not obligatory?
• 21:08 - Why are Anglican sacraments not valid?
• 28:55 - Why does the New Testament not talk about the fulfillment of the prophecies of the destruction of the Temple?
• 31:48 - Are there any historical records of the laity in the early church being able to celebrate the Mass?
• 35:35 - What is Joe’s preferred Bible?
• 37:41 - If it weren’t for human politics between East and West, would there not have been a split between Orthodox and Roman rites?
• 46:30 - Does Catholicism have a good answer to modern Biblical scholarship?