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Questions Covered:

05:08 - Can we assume that St. Joseph was assumed into heaven like Mary?

08:35 - What are the parallels between Catholicism and classical theism?

17:15 - Is it possible for someone to live purgatory on earth?

21:35 - What options do I have as a Catholic if my child’s godparents are no longer Catholic?

29:20 - When do we take the bible literally and figuratively?

33:38 - How old do Catholics believe the earth is? How long do they believe it took God to create the cosmos?

36:44 - Do Psalm 32 and Deut. 32 point to a polytheistic understanding of heaven by the Israelites?

41:33 - How can Jesus judge the living and the dead as stated in the Creed?

44:02 - I’m considering conversion to Catholicism. The Marian dogmas are the main hang up. Where can I find more information on dogmas?

51:16 - Is it possible for the Church to add books to the bible? How could this happen?