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What Is Schism and Heresy? Sin, Forgiveness, and Angels

Jimmy Akin2026-07-17T17:02:15

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“What is schism and heresy?” These concepts are explored alongside questions about the nature of sin and forgiveness, including how a priest forgives sins. The discussion also touches on the implications of making a slasher movie, the fate of souls after death, and the role of guardian angels, providing a comprehensive look at these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

  • 02:15 - What is Schism and Heresy?
  • 18:23 - Is it objective grave matter to make a slasher movie?
  • 30:30 - How does it work for a priest to forgive sins?
  • 32:35 - My atheist friend is asking where are people who have died? If Christ hasn’t come to judge yet then they couldn’t be in heaven or hell.
  • 38:30 - Would it be a stretch to say that Saint Paul might have wrote the first few chapters of Hebrews, with one of his followers finishing it after he was executed?
  • 46:15 - What happens to your guardian angel when you die?
  • 49:13 - Why do Catholics believe in no divorce when Jesus says that there is an exception for sexual immorality?
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