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Similarities: Catholics and Latter-day Saints

In this episode, we explore the shared beliefs and practices between Catholicism and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We discuss their common ground on morality, the law of chastity, the importance of family, and belief in a literal resurrection and sacred buildings of worship.

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