#11787 Ask Me Anything - Jimmy Akin

Questions Covered: 02:35 – Is James Sterba’s moral evil principle sound? 05:31 – While Jesus was alive was he aware of his destiny and did he orchestrate the events of the New Testament? 07:09 – Is it possible for demons to manipulate algorithms? 14:07 – Could you explain the teaching on the couple giving each other the sacrament of marriage and not the priest. How does that compare to the Orthodox teaching? 19:12 – Can you talk about Pseudo-scientific theory of ancient civilizations like Atlantis? How do we square that with Adam and Eve? 23:21 – In Mark Where Jesus talks about the second coming he mentions that “this generation will not pass away before these events take place.” But that didn’t happen. Can you explain? 28:45 – Is the Holy Spirit only with us when we’re persecuted? 35:19 – If there is such a lack of information about Joseph in the bible, where do we get our information about him? 40:44 – I know the Church is against assisted suicide. I need clarification. I’ve hard physical and mental conditions and I’m exhausted. How do I work with God in these final years? 49:05 – What’s the correct defense for the existence of the priesthood? Is it a good defense to use the argument that the term comes from the word Presbiteros? …