We’re all Cafeteria Catholics

Ryan Burge set out to learn how many Catholics agree with church
teachings on three key pro-life issues: abortion, euthanasia and
the death penalty. The answer? Fewer than 1 percent. This week on
“Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley are joined by Ryan, an associate
professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University and
the author of the “Graphs about Religion” Substack, to discuss his
findings on the beliefs of American Catholics today. They discuss:
Trends in Catholic opinion on pro-life issues. How faith-based
beliefs and secular politics interact in our polarized society. The
role of data in understanding religious trends and effectively
communicating church teaching. In Signs of the Times, Zac and
Ashley discuss the eucharistic pilgrimages taking place ahead of
July’s National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. They also
cover the controversial commencement speech given by Kansas City
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker at Benedictine College. Links from
the show: Cafeteria Catholicism? Planning to join up with the
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage? Here’s what you need to know.
Harrison Butker’s commencement speech and the danger of a Catholic
‘dead traditionalism’ Young U.S. Catholics want more orthodoxy.
That doesn’t mean they reject Vatican II. Podcast: When Catholic
doctrine can change—and when it can’t What’s on tap? Carajillos (2
parts cold brew, 2 parts Licor 43) Learn more about your ad
choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices