Institute of Catholic Culture

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Pillar of Salt Nov 13, 2014

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“Then the Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven.”

- Genesis 19:24

Why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? What sin led to this cataclysmic event? Many disagree; was it the sin of homosexuality, lack of hospitality, or the sin of idolatry? Learn about this ancient story, what the Bible says about it, and why it is still relevant today.

Why Did I Do That? - Part One Nov 11, 2014

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Actions yield habits. Habits yield actions. We are always forming habits, and acting from them. The realm of human agency is awesomely designed: stunningly beautiful when well ordered, and shockingly ugly in its demise. These lectures will examine basic truths of the drama of the moral life—where do vices and virtues come from? How can we be intentional about forming the good, and rooting out the bad?

From Corruption to Christ Nov 07, 2014

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The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult educational organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization.

Spirits of Light and Darkness Nov 02, 2014

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How do angels affect our lives and how do demons influence our decisions? Explore the angelic world and consider the perennial questions about good, evil, and the existence of the immaterial creation.

I Am Who Am - Part Two Oct 30, 2014

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In the opening words of Genesis, God begins His self-revelation to creation. While Jews, Muslims and Christians all claim to worship the “one God,” Christians believe that God is a trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Study God’s self-revelation in the Old Testament and discover the truth of the Triune God.

I Am Who Am - Part One Oct 23, 2014

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Journey of Faith - Part Two Oct 14, 2014

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Thousands of years ago, God called Abram to leave the ancient city of Ur in Babylon, promising to bless him and make his descendants into a great nation. In faith, Abram then began an epic journey which would lead him from paganism into a covenant with the one, true God. Journey in faith with our Father in Faith, and discover how God calls each of us, though trials and tribulations, into a relationship with Him.

Made for Excellence Oct 12, 2014

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What it means to be human is a truth often obscured by the theories and practices of contemporary culture. We need a clear vision of who we are, and how to fulﬁll our own identity. The wisdom of the ancients can remove the veil that keeps us from seeing ourselves, and our own happiness. Join Dr. Cuddeback as he studies this important topic and rediscover who we are and what God has called us to become.

Journey of Faith - Part One Oct 07, 2014

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Jews, Muslims, and Christians Oct 05, 2014

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Jews, Christians, and Muslims all trace their lineage to Abraham of the Old Testament. But when individuals of those faiths pray to God, are they praying to the same God? Politicians, heads of state, and religious leaders have all weighed in on this question with varying answers. Listen as Robert Reilly discusses the importance of answering this question correctly, and the ramifications when the differences between faiths are ignored.