The Eye of Providence and More Patrons’ Questions
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MYS394: Is lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage.
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Chapters for this episode:
- 00:23 – Intro
- 01:35 – Are indulgences unjust?
- 06:36 – Is Pope Leo distancing himself from his American roots?
- 12:58 – The Salus Populi Romani icon in St. Mary Major
- 18:03 – What does “blood of the new covenant” mean?
- 22:34 – What were possible motives for JFK’s assassination?
- 28:24 – Jimmy’s theory of lying
- 37:48 – Will important moral judgements be handed over to AI?
- 43:06 – Sponsor: Triumph of the Heart
- 43:46 – Sponsor: François Flippen
- 43:56 – Your Advent Giving
- 44:44 – Why did God invent dinosaurs?
- 49:11 – Transhumanism and the ship of Theseus?
- 55:13 – Did God change his mind about Jews and Gentiles?
- 57:37 – Why did God create Satan?
- 63:31 – Is any civilization more advanced than another?
- 72:17 – What is the Eye of Providence??
- 76:29 – Become a Patron
- 76:47 – Show notes
- 76:56 – Feedback on #385 Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting
- 85:02 – Your mysterious feedback
- 85:42 – Thank you to Oasis Studio 7
- 85:48 – Jimmy’s YouTube channel
- 86:07 – Next Time: The Calvine UFO Sighting
- 86:33 – Sponsor: Rosary Army and School of Mary
- 86:58 – Sponsor: The Grady Group
- 87:13 – Outro
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