#12503 How Can Hell Be Loving? Annihilationism and Confession - Karlo Broussard
Dec 16, 2025
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Episode description
“How can hell be loving?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of hell and its compatibility with God’s love, addressing concerns about annihilationism and the role of confession. Other topics include the implications of seeking forgiveness from a priest and the understanding of Satan’s presence in hell, providing a comprehensive look at these challenging theological issues.
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Questions Covered:
- 15:11 – The idea of going to a priest for forgiveness troubles me.
- 23:35 – Isn’t Satan already in hell? The St. Michael prayer asks God to cast him into hell since he’s roaming the world?
- 28:50 – How is hell consistent with God’s loving nature?
- 44:26 – Not being able to go to confession until I receive confirmation troubles me. I’m in OCIA.
- 50:55 – I’m having trouble. How do we partake in sacrificing the Eucharist? Jesus did it, what do we do?
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