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#12149 Why Is Being Re-Baptized Spiritually Problematic? And More Questions - Jimmy Akin

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 11 April 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

The Church teaches that baptism is a once-in-a-lifetime sacrament—but what are the consequences of being re-baptized? We break down the theological and spiritual implications, and also explore topics like Peter’s crucifixion, the authority of the Church Fathers, and what makes a sin truly mortal.

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Questions Covered:

  • 04:25 – How is Onan responsible for a sin that wasn’t given until Deuteronomy?
  • 11:53 – How could have Mary said no if God had the plan since the beginning of time?
  • 16:23 – Which Gospel passages on John are indicative of him filling in the gaps on Luke?
  • 20:50 – Where does the Church get the belief that Peter was crucified upside down?
  • 23:16 – How do you get Protestants to stop dismissing the Church Fathers?
  • 28:45 – How do we know that Ignatius of Antioch and Polycarp were disciples of John the Apostle?
  • 32:50 – Why are Ed and Lorraine Warren problematic since they were Catholic?
  • 39:44 – What are the consequences of being re-baptized?
  • 43:40 – If Jews get a new temple they would begin animal sacrifices, but Christ was the final sacrifice. Is this why God has allowed enemies to control the temple mount?
  • 48:05 – What exactly constitutes full consent of the will in regard to mortal sin?

Transcript

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I am Cycelt, your host.

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And two hours with Jimmy Aiken today, you can ask him anything. So get ready for it.

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One of the ways you can get ready is dial, because even now, as I'm speaking, only three lines open.

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8883187-884.

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If you've got a question you'd like to ask, Jimmy, any question at all.

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You are welcome to dial that number.

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It comes right in here to the studio, 8883187-884. Jimmy, senior

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apologist here at Catholic Answers, been doing this for a long, long time. The author of

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The Bible is a Catholic book and the drama of salvation and a daily defense, 365 days plus

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one to becoming a better apologist and many other things.

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And very well known now for being the...

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Everywhere I go, people ask me about this.

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Jimmy Ake's mysterious world.

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Jimmy, thanks for being here for a Friday.

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Oh, it's my pleasure.

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How are you doing, Sikellet?

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I am doing very well.

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I was in your state and... Yeah. it was very wet when I was there.

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Yeah.

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