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WOF 527: Reason and Authority (12 of 12)

2026-02-02 · 22 min · 12 entities

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  • → references institute.wordonfire.org company
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    Link in episode "WOF 527: Reason and Authority (12 of 12)": https://institute.wordonfire.org/

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  • mentioned Religion & Spirituality concept
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  • mentioned Christianity concept
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  • mentioned Reason and Authority (12 of 12 concept
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    WOF 527: Reason and Authority (12 of 12)
  • discusses Religion & Spirituality concept
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    Feed category: Religion & Spirituality
  • discusses Christianity concept
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    Feed category: Christianity
  • mentioned WOF concept
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    WOF

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  • mentioned Bishop Robert Barron person
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    Feed author/publisher: Bishop Robert Barron
  • mentioned Brandon Vogt person
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    Feed author/publisher: Brandon Vogt
  • hosted by Bishop Robert Barron person
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    Feed author/publisher: Bishop Robert Barron
  • hosted by Brandon Vogt person
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    Feed author/publisher: Brandon Vogt

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  • mentioned institute.wordonfire.org company
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    Link in episode "WOF 527: Reason and Authority (12 of 12)": https://institute.wordonfire.org/
  • references institute.wordonfire.org company
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "WOF 527: Reason and Authority (12 of 12)": https://institute.wordonfire.org/
Episode description as stored
The Enlightenment believed reason was its own authority. Heteronomous authority was anathema. Autonomy was the ideal. Thus, the Church's hierarchical structure was viewed as enslaving. In light of this critique, Newman offered an insightful defense of freedom and truth in the Catholic Church.  Topics Covered: Consulting the faithful in matter of doctrine  Conscience  Reason and authority  Bishops and theologians  Links: Article: Sensus Fidei in the Life of the Church Video: John Henry Newman on the Laity Read: On Consulting the Laity on Matters of Doctrine Word on Fire Institute:  https://institute.wordonfire.org/   NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member ! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.