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GENERAL QUESTIONS
“Ask a Priest: What If My Friends Are Aggressively Atheistic?”
Q: I’m a young Christian woman living in an atheist-dominated city. My non-believing peers and friends upset me by telling me over and over that to believe in God is crazy, and they say the Bible is a made-up lie. I never force my views upon them; however, they always ...
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“Ask a Priest: What If My Girlfriend Believes in Crystals?”
Q: My girlfriend got me a supposed crystal to keep me in love with her. She snuck it into a gift basket, and when I asked about it, she told me to keep it with me everywhere I go. I assured her I love her, and no crystals are needed. ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It a Sin to Joke at Others’ Expense?”
Q: I like to make people laugh. Whether it be my family and friends or people I don’t know, I’ve always enjoyed making people smile. I’ve been getting more into my faith and have begun to look at my attempts at humor in a different light. Sometimes when I crack ...
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“Ask a Priest: Would Marrying a Muslim Affect My Salvation?”
Q: I am a Catholic. What would it happen with my salvation if I get married to a Muslim man? We are older and have grown-up children from previous marriages. – A. Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: The fact that you are asking whether marriage to a Muslim ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Hold on to Native American Items?”
Q: Over the years I have been given or acquired (when visiting the West or festivals) some Native American jewelry, pottery and a replica of a peace pipe. Is it best not to have any of that? I have gotten rid of all “dream catchers” or anything with symbols on ...
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“Ask a Priest: Does My Atheist Girlfriend Have a Chance at Salvation?”
Q: I’m worried about my girlfriend, who’s an atheist. The rest of her family is religious and believes in God. I told her I accepted her beliefs. But yesterday I forgot those who believe go to heaven and those who don’t go to hell. I don’t want her to spend ...
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“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Listen to Ungodly Music?”
Q: Is it bad to listen to ungodly music that has sex, drugs, murder, etc., in the lyrics but it doesn’t influence you personally or affect you spiritually? – Isaac Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC A: It’s good that you are raising this question. That could be a sign that ...
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“Ask a Priest: How Can I Produce Artwork With the Right Motive?”
Q: I make statues and have been asked to make quite a high-profile, religious one. I am worried about how to make it with the right attitude. There is a worry that I take the job as a worldly ambition, but also it gives me the opportunity to make something ...
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