#11588 Open Forum - Jimmy Akin

Questions Covered: 01:31 – Is there anything in the Didache that protestants or Catholics would have a problem with? 04:51 – I’m Southern Baptist. What was the reason for Martin Luther removing the seven books from the Old Testament? 16:01 – My parish doesn’t do the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday. Are we missing out on an important part of the liturgy? 19:14 – What book would you recommend for a new convert to help explain to a protestant family? 21:52 – Can you explain the history behind the teaching on usury? 28:51 – If Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit are equal then why does Jesus have to sit at the right hand and have to intercede for us? 31:46 – If someone becomes Catholic then becomes Orthodox, can they still be saved, or did they just commit heresy? 36:19 – Is it wrong to work for a company that is making something morally compromised? Would I be morally obliged to resign? 44:08 – Regarding Simeon’s predictions to Mary, why do we take some of those as metaphorical and others not? 50:40 – Are Catholics allowed to attend civil weddings that involve two Catholics? 53:04 – Did any of the apostles have any wives or children before following Jesus? …