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Catholic Apologetics 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Arguments That Actually Work
Stop trying to "win" arguments. Seriously. If your goal in Catholic apologetics is to walk away with a metaphorical trophy and a digital "mic drop" while the other person feels like a theological floor mat, you’ve already lost. I’ve been a catechist for over 20 years. I’ve seen every "gotcha" question in the book, from […]
The Big Bang Theory Was a Catholic Priest’s Idea (And Other Science Facts to Ruin a Skeptic’s Day)
"The Church is the enemy of science." It’s the slogan of the modern skeptic, usually shouted from the digital rooftops by someone whose last interaction with physics was a C-minus in high school and a three-hour YouTube marathon of "debunking" videos. It’s a comfortable narrative. It’s clean. It’s convenient. It’s also completely wrong. Yes, and […]
The Islamic Dilemma Simple Flow chart
The Islamic Dilemma: Interactive Walkthrough The Islamic Dilemma: Interactive Walkthrough This interactive HTML page guides you through the “Islamic Dilemma” (also known as the Quranic Dilemma), a logical argument from Christian apologetics challenging Islamic claims about the Bible. It includes points, counterpoints, and refutations. Interact by making choices, clicking to reveal refutations, and testing your […]
Debate Dynamics: How Faith, Logic, and Scripture Collide in Godlogic’s Dialogue with a Muslim Thinker
When faith and critical thinking collide, it’s not just about winning a debate—it’s about opening doors to deeper truth. Godlogic’s approach shows how persistence, honest questions, and appeals to reason can challenge even the strongest convictions, reminding readers that every theology must withstand close scrutiny.
Beyond the Verse: What Protestants and Catholics Overlook About the Bible’s Origins
You’ll never look at a Bible’s table of contents the same way again: Protestants and Catholics alike accept things about the Bible that aren’t written in scripture. For Catholics, that’s no scandal—tradition and Church authority are part of the story. If you’re ever hit with a “show-me-a-verse” challenge, remember: sometimes the answer isn’t in a verse at all.
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Book Review: Love and Responsibility
I recently finished reading Pope John Paul II’s earlier work, Love and Responsibility. I knew it was a very important book, but in the time that I have been interested in the New Sexual Revolution, I had always been more excited to read the Theology of The Body. After finishing Love and Responsibility, I must […]
The Faces of Hope: Patrick’s Favorite Images of the Popes
Since the election of Pope Francis, Justin has posted several photos of him on Oramus and begged the question of how we cannot automatically love our new pontiff. I’ve recently found myself wondering the same thing. As I was gathering material for my last few entries, I found photos of the popes during whose reign […]
The Martyrdom That Inspired Centuries: Polycarp’s Enduring Wisdom
Introduction “Eighty-six years I have served him, and he has done me no wrong. How then can I blaspheme my King and my Savior?” These words, spoken by an elderly bishop facing death, would become one of history’s most powerful declarations of faith. Tonight, as you settle into rest, breathe slowly and imagine this old […]
Abortion: Why Pro-Life Men Have a Say
On Good Friday this year, I travelled to Columbia, Missouri to participate in a living Stations of the Cross outside the local Planned Parenthood and attend sidewalk counselors’ training shortly thereafter. Except for a 12-year-old boy who was with his mother, I was the only male there. After giving my introduction, the lady running the […]
Spiritual Health and Your Relationship with God – Dr. Stanley Lang
Here’s a new segment that I’m considering installing here on Oramus: Spiritual Health with Stanley Lang, MD. Dr. Stanley Lang is a medical practitioner who has been a doctor for over 30 years, and he practices holistic medicine from a Catholic perspective. He was one of the first doctors in the United States to actively […]
True Lies and Beautiful [False] Attributions
“Preach the Gospel Always, And Put Words Into The Mouths Of Saints When Applicable.” One of my favorite quotes by St. Francis of Assisi is probably the only one you know. “Preach the gospel always, use words [only] when necessary.” I think it sums up a lot of the Christian ideal in many ways, particularly […]