Why Aren’t You Catholic? Mary, Saints, and Baptism Issues

“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses common concerns about Catholic beliefs, including the role of Mary and the saints. The discussion also touches on the significance of the Miraculous Medal, the challenges of baptism in the Catholic Church, and the differences between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, providing a comprehensive look at these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:56 - I’m Lutheran. What is the Miraculous Medal? How does it work?
• 12:12 - I’m not Catholic because of the idolization of Mary and the saints and the claim that Jesus founded Catholicism?
• 19:36 - How would you convince an LDS member why you think Mary is the Mother of God?
• 30:41 - Why is it so difficult to get baptized as a Catholic?
• 35:47 - My best friend is becoming Eastern Orthodox and I’m becoming Catholic. What are the reasons why I should become Catholic instead of EO?
• 44:03 - How would Mary and Jesus be different if they were both immaculately conceived?
• 50:28 - I’m not Catholic because I’ve been lied to about it all my life.