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St Augustine, M. Night Shyamalan, and Aliens: The Catholic Theology in Signs w/ Dr. Mazza

St Augustine, M. Night Shyamalan, and Aliens: The Catholic Theology in Signs w/ Dr. Mazza

FromAvoiding Babylon


St Augustine, M. Night Shyamalan, and Aliens: The Catholic Theology in Signs w/ Dr. Mazza

FromAvoiding Babylon

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Length:
108 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Can extraterrestrial phenomena be explained through theology? Dr. Mazza joins us to explore this riveting question by analyzing the theory that M. Night Shyamalan's "Signs" suggests aliens might actually be demons. From detailed dissections of key scenes to the protagonist's spiritual journey, we uncover how faith, forgiveness, and divine intervention interplay within the film. Dr. Mazza also shares insights from his online courses on science and faith, covering miracles, the multiverse, and more.Our discussion branches out to broader cultural phenomena, including society's fascination with UFOs and the implications of government disclosures on the subject. We explore how the loss of faith in traditional religious beliefs has led to a growing interest in extraterrestrial beings. Among the highlights is a fascinating debate on whether these phenomena might defy the laws of physics, suggesting they are interdimensional beings—potentially angels or demons.We also tackle contemporary challenges within the Catholic Church, from the resignation of Pope Benedict to the influence of modern ideologies on religious beliefs. Delving into Marian apparitions and the ongoing Eucharistic revival, we reflect on the significance of traditional practices amidst rising secular "religions." As we wrap up, we express our gratitude to Dr. Mazza for his enlightening contributions and look forward to future collaborations. This episode is a treasure trove of thought-provoking discussions on faith, film, and the mysteries of our universe.Support the Show.********************************************************https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonOdysee: https://odysee.com/@AvoidingBabylon
Released:
May 31, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Avoiding Babylon was started during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During these difficult and dark days, when most of us were isolated from family, friends, our parishes, and even the Sacraments themselves, this channel was started as a statement of standing against the tyrannical mandates that many of us were living under. Since those early days, this channel has morphed into an amazing community of friends…no…more than friends…Christian brothers and sisters…who have grown in joy and charity. As we see it, our job here at Avoiding Babylon is to remind ourselves and those who enjoy the channel that being Catholic is a joyful and exciting experience. We seek true Catholic fraternity and eutrapelia with other Catholics who, like us, are doing their best to live out their vocation with the help of God’s Grace.  Above all, we try to bring humor and joy to the craziness of this fallen world, for as Hillaire Belloc has famously said:“Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine,There’s always laughter and good red wine.At least I’ve always found it so.Benedicamus Domino!”