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The Immaculate Conception and the Problem of Evil
15:56 - 21:53 (05:57)
The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin by the future merits of her son's life, death, and resurrection. This concept presents a challenge to the problem of evil and suffering in the world, which some theologians argue is permitted by God to bring forth a greater good.
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The Proto-Evangelium, found in Genesis 3:15, is the first gospel and predicts enmity between Satan and the woman whose offspring will crush Satan's head.
15:56 - 18:56 (02:59)
Summary
The Proto-Evangelium, found in Genesis 3:15, is the first gospel and predicts enmity between Satan and the woman whose offspring will crush Satan's head. This prophecy is used to support the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, which holds that Mary was preserved from original sin at the moment of her conception.
ChapterThe Immaculate Conception and the Problem of Evil
EpisodeDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The podcast discusses the idea that God permits evil in order to bring forth some greater good.
18:56 - 21:53 (02:57)
Summary
The podcast discusses the idea that God permits evil in order to bring forth some greater good. Despite the brokenness and suffering in the world, God does not abandon us to the domain of death and has shown mercy to us all.