#12219 Is It Catholic to Oppose Abortion but Not Its Criminalization? - Jimmy Akin

Can a Catholic be personally opposed to abortion but still believe it shouldn’t be criminalized? In this segment of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle the tough intersection of morality, law, and Church teaching. Karlo Broussard explores what it means to be a Catholic in good standing, how the Church views the legal protection of human life, and where the line is drawn when it comes to public policy. A must-watch for anyone navigating pro-life convictions in a political world. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:50 – Dr. Bergsma proposed that the events of Holy Week were originally different than we thought. He says the last supper might have been on Tuesday. What are your thoughts on this? 07:55 – Why is the conclave kept in secrecy? 15:40 – 1 Chronicles references other books like Chronicles of Nathan and Chronicles Gad the Seer. What do we know about them, and can we read them? 16:00 – Where do we get the idea of purgatory other than Maccabees? 29:15 – What constitutes grave matter? 33:35 – Is it possible for a protestant to bring communion to a person who is homebound? 40:56 – My mom is Protestant. What is the best way to evangelize Protestants? 45:33 – Where is the line between invincible ignorance and universalism? 50:39 – Can I be a Catholic in good standing if I personally oppose abortion but also don’t think the government should criminalize it?

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