Not at all trying to be disrespectful but a lot of traditional art depicts him as kinda a well built old man when being crucified. And the actor who depicts him in The Chosen is almost comically muscled (sleeveless tunic etc.) I understand as a fisherman he was used to demanding labor, and maybe had access to good amounts of protein. Midnight thoughts brought this post to mind, again not at all intending to be disrespectful
For example there’s a podcast called “Pints with Aquinas” that appears to be popular, or “The Council of Trent” where the hosts are laity but claim to be apologetics and theologians. I’m not judging them on their character but it seems odd, even off that people whom haven’t gone through seminary have massive followings and speak on topics such as “mortal vs venial sin” or “how universalism ruined the church”, going beyond this sometimes these channels take shots at people like Bishop Robert Barron and his sermons. I myself feel a little turned off by the idea of laypeople speaking against the ordained clergy, but am very interested in how a priest might see it. I’ve heard that priests and bishops take on a responsibility of their dioceses salvation, but are these people putting themselves at any risk for potentially misguiding their audiences, or misspeaking on theology? Final side question, what is the official role for the laity in terms of obedience to their priests and bishops instructions?
I’m having trouble figuring out if there’s any overlap between the two, also what exactly was Tulak Hord’s position? He conquered worlds and did typical Sith Lord stuff but it doesn’t seem like he was ever “in charge” of the Sith like lords who proceeded him.
Assuming he didn’t do what he did, what would have been the appropriate steps he could have taken?
Heard/read that there’s a legend St. John the Apostle never died? Where’d this come from? Is he like a wandering watcher guiding the Church every few hundred years or something?