#12284 How Could Original Sin be Passed Down Through Evolution? Mary and Saints - Joe Heschmeyer

“How is original sin passed down through evolution?” This episode explores the intersection of faith and science, addressing questions like how to respond to claims about Mary and Jesus in Revelation 12, and whether enjoying earthly pleasures contradicts the call to be a saint. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics and more. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:54 – How is the original sin passed down within the framework of evolution? 11:12 – My husband is not Catholic. He took issue with Rev. 12 and claimed that it cannot be Mary and Jesus. He said that it was all false. How can I respond? 14:35 – Is there any contradiction in enjoying earthly pleasures like watching football and playing cards and fulfilling the call of being a saint? 24:28 – Can the devil have power over people after death? Is there any benefit for having masses said for people we can assume are already in heaven? 31:50 – Siying’s conversion story 35:51 – I just joined the Church. I know there is a 1 hour fast before communion. Can we drink coffee? 37:40 – If my friends don’t know Church teaching or misconceptions, but love God, what are they responsible for? 45:01 – Why did Mary have to be sinless and why do we have to follow that line of thinking? 52:06 – What’s the historical doctrinal development of transubstantiation and what does substance actually mean?