Why Does Jesus Praise Belief Without Evidence?

“Why Does Jesus Praise Belief Without Evidence?” This question addresses the challenge of faith in light of Jesus’ words in John 20:28, which commend belief without sight. The discussion also touches on why Catholics view salvation as a gift rather than something earned, and whether it’s appropriate for a Catholic to participate in a memorial for a Freemason.

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Questions Covered:

• 02:00 - Jesus says in John 20:28, ‘Blessed are those who believe and have not seen.’ Why do Christians believe in Jesus when he commends belief without evidence, which is betrayal of the human intellect?
• 15:47 - Why don’t Catholics believe that salvation is earned if it really seems like you do?
• 29:03 - Would it be ok for me to play at a Robbie Burns memorial concert as a Catholic even though he was a Freemason? Why?
• 45:43 - Why do Catholics believe in the real presence?
• 49:15 - Why does the Church never teach any specific people who are in hell?
• 52:01 - The new papal document on Mary. Why did the pope come out with this document? How do we defend it against protestants?