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Thomas touching Jesus in Luke — touching is fine, clinging is what was forbidden in John 20:17

Responding to Catholic Apologists on Purgatory 00:57:04 – 00:57:35

Clarifying John 20:17 by comparison to the Thomas passage

Jesus explicitly invites Thomas to touch his hands and side in Luke 24 (also John 20:27). This confirms John 20:17 is not about a prohibition on physical contact but specifically about Mary's clinging — holding on when Jesus still has things to do. The contrast proves the point.
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Responding to Catholic Apologists on Purgatory @ 00:57:04

2018-03-21

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