#12706 Is Leaving the Church Cause of Scandal a Mortal Sin? - Tom Nash

“Is leaving the Church a mortal sin?” This question opens a discussion on the implications of faith and scandal, particularly regarding a friend’s conversion to Protestantism. Other topics include the distinction between Jesus being Catholic or Christian, the reasons for embracing Catholicism, and concerns about praying to Mary. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:36 – My friend left the Catholic church and became protestant because of scandal. Is he in Jeopardy of mortal sin? 16:35 – Was Jesus Catholic or Christian. What’s the difference? 24:45 – Explain in one minute why someone should be Catholic. 29:17 – I have PTSD, Anxiety, depression, how can I go to OCIA? 37:13 – I don’t think it’s right to pray Mary 47:21 – What in Vatican 2 is infallible? Does a certain word need to be included for a statement to be infallible?

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