Do Catholics really worship statues and live by rituals? Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson in part five of their interview with Dr. Gerard Verschuuren about his book, Forty Anti-Catholic Lies to debunk these myths.

Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:

• Do Catholics worship statues?
• Why did the Catholic Church include statues and stained glass in the its churches?
• What are icons and why are they important to Catholics, especially the Eastern rites?
• Do Catholics live by rituals?
• What are rituals and why is there a negative connotation associated with rituals?
• Rituals are required in the Old Testament.
• Are rituals ever empty of meaning and purpose?
• What is the difference between rituals and routine?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• Sophia Institute Press
• Forty Anti-Catholic Lies by Dr. Gerard Verschuuren
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