“Is there such a thing as a just war?” This question opens a discussion on the moral implications of warfare, including whether actions taken during war can be justified. Other topics addressed include the interpretation of Genesis 49:10 prophecy and the validity of baptism for those from different Christian backgrounds. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:30 – Is there such a thing as a just war? If there is, does that mean once you’re in a war you can do whatever? Why do popes no longer tell us when wars are just? 17:43 – How do we interpret Gen 49:10 prophecy? 24:43 – I come from a Baptist background. Why is my baptism valid? 35:41 – Since the Roman Empire didn’t have a king when they gave Herod the title of King of the Jews did, they allow him to rule as absolute monarch? 45:30 – Why do some bible translations leave the word fasting out of Mt. 17:21? 50:14 – Is there a second soul in a person who has the chimera genetic disorder?

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#12499 Is There Such a Thing as a Just War? Baptism and Prophecy - Jimmy Akin

DEC 12, 2025-1 MIN
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#12499 Is There Such a Thing as a Just War? Baptism and Prophecy - Jimmy Akin

DEC 12, 2025-1 MIN

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<p>&#8220;Is there such a thing as a just war?&#8221; This question opens a discussion on the moral implications of warfare, including whether actions taken during war can be justified. Other topics addressed include the interpretation of Genesis 49:10 prophecy and the validity of baptism for those from different Christian backgrounds.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://wvw.catholic.com/radioclub?email"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit </span><a href="https://www.catholic.com/speakers"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catholicanswersspeakers.com</span></a></p> <p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p> <ul> <li>01:30 &#8211; Is there such a thing as a just war? If there is, does that mean once you’re in a war you can do whatever? Why do popes no longer tell us when wars are just?</li> <li>17:43 &#8211; How do we interpret Gen 49:10 prophecy?</li> <li>24:43 &#8211; I come from a Baptist background. Why is my baptism valid?</li> <li>35:41 &#8211; Since the Roman Empire didn&#8217;t have a king when they gave Herod the title of King of the Jews did, they allow him to rule as absolute monarch?</li> <li>45:30 &#8211; Why do some bible translations leave the word fasting out of Mt. 17:21?</li> <li>50:14 &#8211; Is there a second soul in a person who has the chimera genetic disorder?</li> </ul>