#12442 Can I Become Catholic Without an Annulment? – Why Aren’t You Catholic? - Mark Brumley

“Can I become Catholic without an annulment?” This episode addresses the complexities of joining the Church, especially for those with previous marriages. Additionally, we explore questions about purgatory in the Protestant Bible, the implications of sola scriptura, and the reasons behind the Catholic Church’s calendar changes. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 14:01 – If I was previously married and couldn’t get annulled and as a result and could never receive the Eucharist, why would I become Catholic? 24:22 – Where in the Protestant bible does it talk about purgatory? 33:31 – I’m interested in Catholicism, but I follow sola scriptura very strictly. 45:06 – Why did the Catholic Church change the calendar that now disagrees with the Orthodox? 50:44 – I’m thinking about leaving Catholicism because the Church discriminates against homosexuals from being admitted into seminary to become priests?