In this bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about politics and the end of Roe v. Wade in America. Then they get in a big spicy fight about canon law.
The Pillar Podcast (defunct)
Weekly Catholic conversations about the news, with JD Flynn and Ed Condon.
Weekly Catholic conversations about the news, with JD Flynn and Ed Condon.
Spicy—ghost pepper spicy is a better term! 🔥🔥I have to say Ed wins this argument.
He doesn’t. 😂
Can a bishop refuse a politician communion because of scandal?
yes.
I am obviously no canonist but it seems like Ed might hit the game winning point when he brings up the precedent regarding communism and apostasy. That being said, would this suffice for JD: Cardinal Wilton Gregory publishes a public statement something like, “I am formally requiring President Biden to publicly clarify his agreement with the Church teaching about the grave evil of abortion or he will be found guilty of heresy based on the many public comments made which in content obstinately deny this teaching, one which Catholics must hold with divine and Catholic faith.” Could something like that happen within the bounds of the law? (Not that I actually think that will happen. Although I think it would be courageous and cool as hell.)
Also, needless to say, it was a great discussion, and even though it gets heated I always find it encouraging to hear people passionate about protecting life!
Let’s mend this fence, agree with both Ed and JD, and affirm that Nancy Pelosi is a heretic *and* a schismatic.
Bonus Episode: The gang gets spicy
The fight was indeed attention-getting but I would argue that the peak moment of the podcast is 47:53 - 48:24 (something like that; the bit about love and joy).
Is there actually a list of Credenda teachings as Ed mentioned? Is there a link to it? TIA