Bishop Williamson now discusses the Vatican II doctrine of religious liberty and its effects, the duties of the State towards the true religion, Fr. John Courtney Murray and his opponent Msgr. Fenton from Michael Davies’ book.
Bishop Williamson opens up these set of conferences explaining what an encyclical is, the need for Catholics to read and study, and the influence of England on the history of the United States.
His Excellency gives a a summary of Humanum Genus, discusses the New Code of Canon Law’s view of Freemasonry, and goes into some of the ideology behind Freemasonry.
Bishop Williamson explores the nature of the pro-life movement, the importance of being truly Catholic, problem of the media, the Unabomber Manifesto, television and suburban life.
His Excellency provides the historical context for the pronouncement of the Immaculate Conception. This doctrine was an answer to the modern world’s denial of original sin. He also discusses, in brief, 9-11.
His Excellency gives his thoughts on the building of the building of St. Isidore in Colorado; the modern world is a fantasy; how the events of September 11 are molding the world; politics are governed by religion
