#12227 Why Orthodox & Catholics Differ on Union with God & Church Authority - William Albrecht

<p>In this intellectually rich episode of <em data-start="251" data-end="274">Catholic Answers Live</em>, we explore a key theological difference between East and West: <em data-start="339" data-end="416">How can man be united with God if God’s energies are uncreated and eternal?</em> We examine the Catholic understanding of divinization (theosis), grace, and the beatific vision—and how these differ from the Orthodox view of God’s “energies.”</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">05:42 &#8211; Did priestly celibacy start because the Church did not want the families to inherit money and property? How do I refute that claim from a protestant?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">11:07 &#8211; How can I help convince parents to allow their children to attend youth groups? They are hesitant because there are students who attend who have same-sex attraction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">17:33 &#8211; I had a Catholic family member who recently passed away. I’m not Catholic. How do I properly ask the intercession of saints for this person&#8217;s soul?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">23:55 &#8211; According to the western view, how can man be united with God if God’s energies are uncreated and eternal?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">34:24 &#8211; I’m a Protestant chaplain. What is the Church’s opinion of me offering the lourdes supper to Catholics?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">44:51 &#8211; Weren’t Peter and the other apostles married? Would this nullify your claim on priestly celibacy?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">49:22 &#8211; Would a confession be acceptable for a plenary indulgence if I go a week before fulfilling the rest of the criteria?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">51:37 &#8211; Do the Orthodox believe that the laity can invalidate councils? How can I use that information apologetically?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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