#12498 Why Aren’t You Catholic? Abortion, OCIA, and Eastern Orthodoxy - Tim Staples
<p>“Why Aren’t You CAtholic?” This question opens a discussion on various concerns, including the perception that the Church allows abortion and lacks discipline. Other topics include the challenges faced by those seeking to enter OCIA classes and the complexities of choosing between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, particularly regarding the Council of Florence.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>03:00 – I’m not Catholic because the Catholic Church allows abortion and sexual perversion. The Church doesn’t discipline people.</li>
<li>10:40 – I’m not Catholic because I grew up in a very protestant area.</li>
<li>28:45 – My wife and I have been trying to get into OCIA classes but it’s been difficult. What other options are available?</li>
<li>36:28 – I’m in OCIA. Should I wait to become Catholic until my wife is ready?</li>
<li>45:41 – I’m considering either Catholicism or Eastern Orthodox. I’m told very different things about the Council of Florence. Was it a truly unifying council?</li>
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