Q&A: On communion — Mike agrees it is more than a symbol but rejects transubstantiation

Mike agrees communion is more than a symbol but rejects the Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation — the teaching that the bread and wine literally become the physical flesh and blood of Christ. He explains the philosophical background: Aristotelian categories of 'accidents' (appearance) and 'substance' (underlying reality). Under transubstantiation, the accidents remain (bread/wine appearance) while the substance changes to flesh and blood. Mike also notes the Catholic teaching that the Eucharist re-sacrifices Christ. He references his 'Catholicism Refuted Biblically' video playlist.