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Vatican II includes a category of atheists of 'goodwill' who may be saved

Ben Shapiro, a Catholic Bishop and the Gospel. 00:14:46 – 00:15:17

Continuing Vatican II analysis

Lumen Gentium 16 distinguishes types of atheists. Those who through ignorance (not deliberate rejection) have not arrived at explicit knowledge of God but 'strive to live a good life' are not excluded from salvation. Mike reads this as applying to a kind of ignorant, non-resistant atheist. He notes Vatican II distinguishes their situation from deliberate God-rejectors.
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Ben Shapiro, a Catholic Bishop and the Gospel. @ 00:14:46

2018-12-19

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