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Is it possible that scientists can find a homosexual DNA marker? If so, does it change the Truth of the Catholic teaching on homosexuality?

Questions Covered:

23:25 - If a person is homosexual, but has had one or more heterosexual experiences, then doesn’t that make them heterosexual? Isn’t an experiment like this very difficult to conduct because of that criteria? 

29:00 - How can I have a decent conversation with one of my adult children who has many homosexual friends? She thinks I am cruel because I don’t support their lifestyle choices. 

34:38 - Is this gay gene inherited?  

42:27 - The studies that I read said that homosexuality had less to do with genes, but with hormones and stress when the baby was developing in the uterus. What do you think of that?  

46:05 - What is the responsibility of someone who is predisposed to homosexuality? Does that person have the same culpability as someone who is not predisposed? 

48:56 - What role does environment play in the gay lifestyle?   

51:28 - Have you heard about studies where fish and other wildlife being affected by contraceptives in the water and are now exhibiting behavior of the opposite sex? Could this be part of what is happening in our society? 

Resources Mentioned:

Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science by Dr. Stacy Trasancos

Facing discouragement with joy? Is that even possible? Yes, and no. It’s possible when you approach it in the right spirit and with the right tools. While recently in Ireland for a speaking engagement, Marge learned about the amazing, joyful, spirit of the Irish people in the face of discouragement - including religious persecution, execution, and famine - and how to apply that in your own times of discouragement. Listen to Marge tell about the Abbey that Refused to Die and the promise Jesus made to you about overcoming discouragement in the face of persecution, troubles, and tribulations.

Barbara A. Gaskell is the founder and director of the Mother Angelica Tour in Canton, Ohio, the hometown of Rita Rizzo, the future Mother Angelica. The Mother Angelica Tour was an outgrowth of a 2010 EWTN Family Celebration. The theme of the celebration was "In the Beginning: The Life and Legacy of Mother Angelica."

She is the author of the book, The Amazing Life of Rita Rizzo: The Early Years of Mother Mary Angelica.

On this week's show, we journey through the ages with Philip Kosloski, the founder of Voyage Comics & Publishing. Best known for his new comic book series, Finnian and the Seven Mountains, Philip shares how he was inspired to start a Catholic comic book company to share his faith and tell amazing stories.

 

About Voyage Comics:

 

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure where myths come alive, heroes are born, and good struggles against evil. Seeking to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of Viking marauders, a young man named Finnian leaves his monastic school in Ireland to find a legendary sword rumored to have the extraordinary power to defeat evil. Join writer Philip Kosloski, and artists Michael LaVoy and Jim Fern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, X-MEN ANNUAL, and CROSSING MIDNIGHT) on an epic adventure that begins on the mysterious island of Skellig Michael, where the sword was last seen.

 

The journey continues with Issue #3 of the Finnian and the Seven Mountains Series! Voyage Comics is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to fund the creation of the next chapter in the series that continues right where Issue #2 left off. This issue will feature the breathtaking island of Mont St. Michel off the northern coast of France and follow Finnian and his crew as they battle against mysterious evil forces.

 

Visit Voyage Comics on Facebook or Twitter. 

 

Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

In the tenth of a multi-part series, Sister Geralyn, SCC, introduces us to an individual who did ordinary things in an extraordinary manner and who forever shaped our diocese by her love of God: Mary Moriarty Brindle. Mary was the 15-year-old daughter of an Irish immigrant father and a Philadelphia Presbyterian mother who were all probably among the original settlers of Mechanicsburg and was the only Catholic in town. Learn more in this episode of “Musings from a Catholic Evangelist.”

In this special episode for October’s Respect Life Month, we invite a special guest on the program to talk about respect life issues. In this week’s episode we welcome Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Executive Director Mr. Eric A. Failing. Learn more about the work that Mr. Failing and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference are doing in this week’s episode of Why Do Catholics.

I often share my testimony of my return to the Catholic faith. This week Keith Nester joins me and we have a great discussion about both of our conversions. Keith was raised a United Methodist pastors kid and became a pastor himself. As he became more engaged in his faith he encountered a number of Catholics who showed him the true beauty of the Catholic faith.

Keith became inundated with books, videos, and other material that simply blew his mind. Catholicism got him and he eventually converted to the Catholic faith. Once he abandoned himself he was locked into that wave, ready for the ride of his life. I love this guy and can’t wait for you to hear how he has totally sold out his heart for Jesus!

In this week's episode I discuss a very sensitive topic.  The topic of suicide.  In this short episode I lay out the teaching of the Church about those who die of suicide.  Please share.  For more info please visit tucsonapologetics.org.

Tami Kiser, author, speaker, mother of many, founder of Heart Ridge Ministries, and producer of Catholic programs for women, joins us with a quote she first heard from Scott and Kimberly Hahn.

“You can’t outgive God.”

Tami shares with us how this phrase has guided her in her marriage, growing her family (she has ten children, five of whom are married, and a number of grandchildren), and in her and her husband’s work serving the Lord.

Tami’s latest project is happening October 7-13, 2019, and it is totally free! The “Let Us Pray” online conference brings talks from authors, experts, laypeople, and religious right to your inbox. Two talks are released each day, and all will be available on the encore day, the final day of the conference. It’s a wonderful opportunity to deepen your faith without leaving home.

Sign up for the conference and be notified about future Heart Ridge projects here. You can also find Heart Ridge on Instagram, @heartridgeministries. 

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