Did the Catholic Church make up Purgatory? I don't agree with the Pope being in charge of the Church. What is the difference between dogma and opinion? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dr Anders address your questions today including, validity of marriage in the catholic church, understanding of conversion after a sex change, Luther's sermon on Spirit and Will of the Law and more.

Why does Jesus live in heaven?, what is the Catholic view on "the flesh"?, is it ok to not come up with my own understanding but to trust in what the Church says about it?, and I don't know how to defend purgatory biblically.

Why Catholics should not join freemasonry?, why do we call priests Father?, I have a book called the apocrypha. what is it?, what did Jesus do in hell?, and studying world religions.

A listener wants to know about Dr. Anders's view of the NIV Bible translation, the Mass doesn't facilitate mystical time travel, indulgences and devotions, and left the Church because of indoctrination.

How should we pray for souls in Purgatory?, which sins are forgiven by Jesus's death?, and what is the Church's take on playing video games?

Does being Catholic make a difference in the long term for one's salvation?, how do I best venerate a relic?, if the Holy Spirit told the Church to ordain women, would traditionalists accept this?, and praying for the dead?

Dr. Anders addresses divisions among Christians, Halloween comments, the sacrifice of the Mass, and withholding Communion from the laity in the Middle Ages.

Is Catholicism just a transition God used from the legalism of Judaism to real Christianity?, Can a pope be fired?, can you explain plenary indulgences?, and what is the reasoning behind no female priests?

Why does the Catholic Church only infallibly define a few verses? Will Jesus convert my dad if I pray real hard? How can I explain Marian devotion to my protestant relatives? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.