#12690 Aborted Babies Are Not Doomed to Hell – Scripture and Authority - Jimmy Akin

From Catholic Answers Live by Catholic Answers

April 25, 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses the fate of aborted babies according to Church teachings and explores the relationship between scripture and magisterium.

“Are aborted babies doomed to hell?” This question leads to a discussion on the Church’s teachings regarding the fate of aborted infants. Additionally, the conversation touches on whether the magisterium can override scripture and how to engage with a Protestant partner about differing interpretations of faith. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:38 – Does the Church teach that aborted babies are doomed to hell? 19:02 – Can the magisterium override scripture? 30:55 – What are your thoughts on when conversing with a protestant who adheres to sola scriptura about pointing out how they should accept one’s interpretation of scripture since they don’t accept any other authority? 42:13 – I’m protestant dating a Catholic. I found out that her understanding of Catholicism is lacking. How do I talk to her and correct her without sounding condescending? 50:00 – If we were meant for the afterlife, how come we all fight death?

People in this episode

Host: Catholic Answers

Guest: Jimmy Akin

Topics covered

aborted babies
Church teachings
magisterium
scripture interpretation
Protestant-Catholic dialogue

Keywords

aborted babies
hell
Church teachings
magisterium
scripture
Protestant
Catholic
faith interpretation

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Organizations: Catholic Answers, Catholic Answers Live Club, Catholicanswersspeakers.com

#12690 Aborted Babies Are Not Doomed to Hell &#8211; Scripture and Authority - Jimmy Akin