In this Catholic Answers Live episode, Karlo Broussard tackles challenging theological and moral questions, including the biblical basis for the Filioque and how the Holy Spirit can proceed from the Father and the Son while remaining co-eternal. He also explains Catholic teaching on confession, whether venial sins should be confessed, and our responsibility to correct wrongdoing after reconciliation. The discussion continues with clarity on Mary’s sinlessness, how mortal sin is determined in debates over sexuality and moral issues, how to defend clerical celibacy, and how to reconcile the Creed’s statement that Christ “descended to hell” with Jesus’ promise to the good thief.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:04 – I don’t find enough evidence for the filioque.  
• 14:43 – How can the HS proceed from either the Father or the Son and still be co-eternal? 
• 19:06 – Do we have a burden to correct the wrong even after confession? 
• 22:25 – Would like some clarification on the sinlessness of Mary?  
• 19:35 – Is confessing a venial sin displaying a lack of confidence in God being able to forgive sins through other means, like attending mass? 
• 33:10 – How objective can sins of fornication, birth control, or homosexuality be since many Catholics don’t believe them to be sins. (Full knowledge seems to be a requirement for sin) 
• 45:12 – How can we defend clerical celibacy? (Is Corinthian the best source)  
• 49:34 – The creed says Jesus went to hell for three days before entering heaven but scripture says that Jesus told the good thief he will be with Him in paradise that day. It seems like a contradiction?