#12130 Could Hobbits or Vulcans Become Catholic Priests? - Jimmy Akin

<p>If intelligent alien or fictional species like Vulcans or Hobbits existed, could they be ordained as priests? We dive into this speculative theology question and also explore Marian devotion, dowsing, near-death experiences, and papal infallibility.</p>
<p><strong>Questions Covered: </strong></p>
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<li>02:59 &#8211; Would other intelligent creatures (like hobbits or vulcans) become priests?</li>
<li>08:29 &#8211; Could a Catholic holding all that the Church teaches on Mary believe that she’s overemphasized?</li>
<li>12:03 &#8211; What are the “living waters” discussed in John 4?</li>
<li>15:32 &#8211; I’ve seen your videos on dowsing. Is dowsing for future events permissible, or is it considered divination?</li>
<li>24:55 &#8211; Can a consecration be valid if one item is defective?</li>
<li>30:58 &#8211; Why do most people who have Near-Death Experiences that are not religious or mention Jesus?</li>
<li>36:01 &#8211; How do you meditate on the rosary while saying the vocal prayers?</li>
<li>40:21 &#8211; When Jesus talks about “a divided kingdom” and the demons, what is he talking about?</li>
<li>46:20 &#8211; If the pope were to make a definitive statement, could half of it be infallible and the other half be fallible?</li>
<li>51:44 &#8211; What are the limitations of a bishop over the liturgical functions of a diocese?</li>
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