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Debunking 7 Myths About the Catholic Church

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Learn what the Church actually believes about:

  • Does the Church believe in science?
  • ​Does the Church want you to be happy?
  • ​Does the Church uphold the dignity of women?
  • ​What does the Church believe about openness to life?
  • How does the Church approach nontraditional relationships?
  • ​What does the Church believe about marriage?
  • ​What are the effects of priestly celibacy?

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Does the Church Oppose Science?
Part 1

Is something true only if it can be proven by science?

How does the Church interpret Genesis and creation?

How have Catholics contributed to scientific discoveries?

LESSON 1

Does the Church Oppose Science? Part 2

Are miracles scientifically verifiable?

Does the Galileo Affair show that the Church opposes science?

Why does the Church oppose human embryonic stem cell research? 

LESSON 2

Does the Church Oppose Happiness?

Is faith simply a promise of heavenly happiness as a substitute for earthly happiness?

How can gratitude and forgiveness make you happy?

How does the Mass contribute to human happiness?

LESSON 3

Does the Church Hate Women?

What does the Bible reveal about the dignity of women? 

Can women be priests or leaders in the Church?

Is the Church a misogynistic institution?​

LESSON 4

Why does the Church Oppose Contraception?

What is Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body?

How does contraception affect human sexuality and procreation?

What is the role of chastity in human flourishing?

LESSON 5

Does the Church Hate Gay People?

What does the Church think about homosexuality?

Will the Church ever support gay marriage?

How does the HIV and AIDS crisis play a role in this conversation?

LESSON 6

Does Priestly Celibacy Cause Sexual Abuse?

Why are priests forced to be celibate?

Why stay in or join the Church amidst The Sexual Abuse Crisis?

Are our children safe in the Church?

LESSON 7

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Christopher Kaczor is the Honorary Professor for the Renewal of Catholic Intellectual Life at the Word on Fire Institute. He is also Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. He is the author of sixteen books, including Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life. His research on issues of ethics, philosophy, and religion has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, National Review, NPR, BBC, EWTN, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, MSNBC, and the Today Show.

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Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry.