Friday, July 22, 2011

Good Or Evil - Who Decides?

In this audio series, Fr. Raymond de Souza discusses the issue of deciding Good and Evil and the Catholic Church.

Fr. Raymond de Souza is a Queen’s Alumnus (B.A. Honours in Economics and Masters in Public Administration). He also holds a Masters degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Cambridge, England. Subsequently, he began studies for the priesthood, earning a Licence in Sacred Theology from the Santa Croce University in Rome. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Kingston in July, 2002. Fr. Raymond is a frequent contributor to various publications, including the National Post, The National Catholic Register, and First Things.


1. Informed Conscience
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains the importance of having a well-informed conscience in order to live a moral Christian life.
2. Morality and the State
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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The government often tries to make civil rights out of moral wrongs. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains why the state should not be looked at as an authority of morality.
3. Moral Law
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains why we should be on our guard and stay away from the moral relativism that we are bombarded with in the media and in society.
4. Moral Law / Protestant and Catholic Morality
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Some Christians believe morality based solely on their interpretation of the bible is enough. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza discusses the problems with this theory and explains why it leads to a subjective morality.
5. Contraception Part 1
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Christian morality is based on what is good in the mind of Jesus Christ. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains why contraception is not good in God’s mind.
6. Contraception Part 2
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza focuses on family and on the physical and spiritual elements of love.
7. Celibacy
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Many people outside the church don’t understand priestly celibacy. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains the reason for priestly celibacy as well as sacred scripture to back it up.
8. Celibacy in the New Testament
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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In our culture many find no need for celibacy in the single life, in priesthood or even in marriage. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains celibacy and what it means for people, whatever their calling in life may be.
9. What is Evil? / The Devil Part 1
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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What is evil? Where does it come from? Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza answers these questions and discusses the real threat of the devil.
10. What is Evil? / The Devil Part 2
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Living a moral Christian life is hard, especially with all of the temptations of today. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza discusses temptation and the real threat of the devil in our lives.
11. Ecclesiastical Law Part 1
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza helps us understand Ecclesiastical Law and explains the differences between it, Natural and Divine Law.
12. Ecclesiastical Law Part 2
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Ecclesiastical laws are the laws of the church written by Popes, Bishops or special councils. Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza explains Ecclesiastical Law and the Rights of the Laity.
13. Ordination of Women
Host - Dr. Raymond De Souza
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Is the Priesthood a human right, or a calling? Apologist and author Dr. Raymond De Souza discusses the ordination of women and why it is not in line with the mind of Christ.

Source: EWTN

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