#12574 Are There Anglican Sacraments? Early Church and Politics - Joe Heschmeyer

“What are Anglican sacraments?” This question opens a discussion on the validity of Anglican sacraments, alongside inquiries about communicating the nature of devotionals to non-Catholics and the historical role of laity in the early Church. The conversation also touches on the impact of politics on the split between Orthodox and Roman rites, providing a rich exploration of faith and history. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:28 – What is “Norming the norm that cannot be normed?” 13:45 – What are some ways to communicate to non-Catholics and fallen away Catholics that devotionals are not obligatory? 21:08 – Why are Anglican sacraments not valid? 28:55 – Why does the New Testament not talk about the fulfillment of the prophecies of the destruction of the Temple? 31:48 – Are there any historical records of the laity in the early church being able to celebrate the Mass? 35:35 – What is Joe’s preferred Bible? 37:41 – If it weren’t for human politics between East and West, would there not have been a split between Orthodox and Roman rites? 46:30 – Does Catholicism have a good answer to modern Biblical scholarship?