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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.
Reading Between the Lines: Paul’s Allegory of Hagar and Sarah in Galatians 4
Paul’s allegory in Galatians 4 isn’t just a quirky scriptural moment—it’s a radical reimagining of spiritual family, law, and faith. He invites believers to step into a story not just as readers but as living participants, children of promise, and citizens of a heavenly Jerusalem. Let these insights be both a challenge and a comfort on your journey.
Transform Your OCIA Experience with These Beginner Catholic Books
These are the very books I use and recommend! You are starting a meaningful journey through OCIA, and the right books can speed your understanding, deepen your faith, and make parish conversations less intimidating. These selections focus on clarity, trustworthy teaching, and practical help for new Catholics, so you can feel prepared for Mass, confident […]
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“Hallowed Be Thy Name”: Reverence and Respect for God’s Name
I’ll establish some light-hearted context by noting a few of my pet peeves with grammar and punctuation. 1) I can’t stand when people mix “your” and “you’re” up. 2) If you want to make something plural, even if it’s an acronym, you DON’T put an apostrophe, i.e., you wouldn’t write “We should go get a few beer’s tonight.” […]
Pope Francis, President Obama, and Social Justice
With all the talk during the Conclave about a pope from the United States, I’m sure President Obama breathed a sigh of relief when that did not happen, especially since Timothy Cardinal Dolan had given him more than a few headaches about his unconstitutional (and unjust) contraceptive coverage mandate. I imagine he was also excited […]
5 Minutes of Motiviation
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Sacramental Marriage, Civil Marriage, Gay Marriage, and the Catholic Church
Mawwidge… I’m told it’s an institute you can’t disparage, though that seems anything but the case these days. A litany of arguments in favor of allowing for “gay marriage,” in the short-hand parlance, or “homosexual unions,” has been given by hosts of talking heads, celebrities, and every-day folks. It’s a “civil rights” issue, some will say. […]
The Psychological Effect of “Her Body, Her Choice”
Something I’ve wondered about, especially with the recent conviction of Kermit Gosnell, is how Planned Parenthood, NARAL, and other pro-choice advocacy groups claim themselves as the guardians of women’s health, yet work to silence women who have been hurt by the procedures and speak out. How can they claim these positions even with well-documented cases of the facilities’ foul […]
Q: Should women cover their heads in church and where did that tradition come from? Is this practice even appropriate?
A: The tradition of head coverings for women has its roots in St. Paul, who writes both that women ought to pray with their heads covered, and men with their heads uncovered, owing to the very imagery of our bodies as images of Christ and the Church (cf. 1 Corinthians 11:2ff). As late as the […]