We continue our discussion and debate about salvation and justification

People Rejecting The Doctrine of Faith Alone Salvation Pt 9

Introduction to Catholic Theology

~Part 1 of a 2 part conversation~

Join Host Michael Lerner in a spiritual biography conversation with astrologer and intuitive Rachel Lang.

Rachel Lang
Rachel is a professional astrologer, psychic medium, and healer. She is a regular contributor to a variety of publications, including Bustle, Brit + Co, LVBX, Romper, PopSugar, and the Omega News. As an internationally recognized speaker, she enjoys sharing her astrological and spiritual knowledge with others and regularly offers presentations, classes, and workshops. She began studying astrology and developing her spiritual gifts more than 20 years ago and has maintained a private practice working with individuals and businesses since 2006. She holds a master’s degree in theology from Loyola Marymount University, with an emphasis on feminist theology and ethics.

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New School Conversations

2021:08.20 - Rachel Lang & Host Michael Lerner Part 1 - Intuition, Astrology, Magic

Part 2 of a 2 part conversation and spiritual biography with Rachel Lang and host Michal Lerner. 

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2021:08.20 - Rachel Lang & Host Michael Lerner Part 2 - Intuition, Astrology, Magic

How can the Catholic Church differentiate an immortal soul and a non-rational animal soul? Aren’t all souls immortal?, How can the saints be our intercessors and how can Mary protect us?, At the Transfiguration, where did Moses and Elijah come from, since they weren’t in Heaven?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Open Line Friday - 10/15/21 - Excommunication and Wielding That Power

A look at two comments about my Beth Moore coverage

Mixed Comments About My Beth Moore Episodes

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they interview Fr. Boniface Hicks on an incredible and humble saint. Dive deeper into the heart of St. Joseph in this episode!

Divine Intimacy Radio - 10/17/21 - Through The Heart Of St. Joseph

Dave Brisbin 10.10.21
Nearly thirty years ago, my fiancé and I asked our Pastor if he would marry us. I can only imagine how our faces looked when he said no because we’d both been married before, and he didn’t know that we had the biblical justification for our divorces. The church’s reading of Jesus’ sayings on divorce and remarriage was that the only legitimate reason for divorce was adultery, without which any remarriage was an act of adultery as well. 

Already in church leadership and pastoral training, he further told me that a leader in the church had to be the husband of just one wife, which they interpreted from Paul’s sayings as being in a series rather than all at once. I remember wondering just when they planned on telling me all this. Having seen pastors send wives back into abusive relationships, which seemed risky and wrong, I’d rationalized it as making every attempt to save marriages. I didn’t realize how deep the scriptural rabbit hole went until I fell in myself.

The shock morphed into a full court press of study to find out whether Jesus really said such things, because how valuable is a faith devoid of common sense and the ability to protect those most at risk? I found a book on Christian divorce and remarriage in which four scholars commenting on the same scriptural passages, came to four different conclusions within the same cover. The light went on above my head that scriptural interpretation was at best an educated opinion, not a mandate from God. It was a hinge moment from which the entire trajectory of my faith has proceeded.

Ancient scripture was not written for us. 

It was written for those into whose eyes the authors looked. Those who lived a common culture and language. We’re reading their mail, and the burden is on us to step into their world, especially if we are giving these passages the authority to govern vulnerable lives. When we put Jesus’ sayings back into their ancient context, they make perfect common sense, always protect the vulnerable, and always point to the Father’s love. 

I can follow that for the rest of my life.

When Two Are One

We continue our discussion and debate about justification and salvation

People Rejecting The Doctrine of Faith Alone Salvation Pt 10

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