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Ave Maria in the Afternoon – October 3, 2024 – Hour 1

Marcus discusses the “Cultural Christianity” of Richard Dawkins and Dr Daniel Keating joins us to examine the themes of Ezekiel.

 

Marcus’ Monologue: The Backlash of Betrayal

Gaius Cassius Longinus ended his life on October 3, 42 BC. He was a Roman senator, best known for his role in the assassination of Julius Caesar. Marcus discusses the theme of betrayal illustrated by his life.

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Marcus’ Monologue: The Demise of Dawkins’ Thought

In a surprising turn last year, prominent atheist Richard Dawkins described himself as a “Cultural Christian.” His acknowledgment of Christianity’s significance, even as a cultural marker, hints at the vacuum that would emerge if true belief continues to vanish from society, Marcus has more.

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Lessons from Ezekiel

Ezekiel is a wonderfully challenging and perplexing book. In its text we find harsh words of judgement, but also hope and the promise of God’s action through His Word and Spirit. We dive into its pages with Dr Daniel Keating.

 

Daniel Keating is Professor of Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan, where he teaches on Scripture, the Church Fathers, Ecumenism, and the New Evangelization. He's the author of many books, most recently The Adventure of Discipleship, as well as Deification and Grace and Athanasius and His Legacy. Dr. Keating has been involved in student ministry for over thirty years and regularly lectures to students in the United States and Europe. He has also served as a theological consultant for the Doctrine Committee of the USCCB and is a Catholic participant in the national Catholic-Evangelical dialogue.

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