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#12725 Did the Early Church Teach That Mary Sinned? IVF and Evil - Joe Heschmeyer
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- May 20, 2026
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“Did the Early Church teach that Mary sinned?” This question opens a discussion on Marian doctrine, while also addressing the moral implications of investing in Christian-friendly funds versus secular ones. Other topics include reconciling John 6:35 with the Eucharist and the ethical concerns surrounding IVF, providing a comprehensive look at contemporary Catholic issues. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:50 – Did the Early Church teach that Mary sinned? 14:00 – Regarding the principles of cooperating with evil. Do I have a moral obligation to invest in Christian friendly funds over secular ones? 21:38 – How do I reconcile John 6:35 with the literal understanding of his body and blood? 30:37 – What makes IVF fundamentally wrong? Where does the right to be conceived through natural means come from? 50:35 – How do we respond to the Protestant claim that they also offer a sacrifice, but it’s a sacrifice of praise?