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Sola Scriptura is a DISQUALIFYING Belief for Authentic Christianity.
I frequent a number of “Anti-Catholic” message boards, and have since I was a neophyte believer. I do it because it’s always good to stay ready and sharpened in your ability to give a defense of the faith – but also because it *is* missionary territory. Sometimes a “doozy” of a claim will come up, […]
Why Do Catholics Have Statues?
Imagine a soldier during WWII. His name is Steve. He’s in a foxhole, and in 45 seconds he and his fellow soldiers will be charging out of their foxhole, through a hail of gunfire, to the next trench. Undoubtedly, some of them won’t make it. In the final seconds before the charge, Steve reaches into […]
Protestant Scholars on Mt 16:16-19
Mt 16:16-1916 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.18 And I tell you, you are Peter (Pevtroß, or “petros”), and on this rock (pevtra, or “petra”) […]
“Where do you Catholics find Confession in the Bible?”
Jesus Grants Authority to Forgive Sins John 20:21 (RSV): Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” In this verse, Jesus conveys to his apostles that they are being sent forth in a similar manner as he was sent by the Father. Just […]
The Authority & Primacy of Peter in Scripture
Peter is always mentioned first. Matthew even calls him first (protos) when he was NOT the first one called. His brother Andrew first found Jesus and brought Simon and Jesus together. Summary of the Findings: These verses collectively underscore Peter’s primacy among the apostles in the New Testament. He is consistently named first in the […]
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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 […]
The Anti-Pornography Renaissance: Non-Theistic Reasons To Go “Fapless”
I grew up in the era of dial-up internet, and I remember many of my friends touting the blessings of high-speed internet. A few gamed, but ultimately it was all about one thing: how quickly you could download porn – first pictures, and then video. It’s a temptation most guys face (I’ve talked to priests […]
Charismatic Gifts and Spiritual Maturity
Patrick shared an encounter that he had with a retreat group purporting to be a charismatic group, and the leader of which insinuated that to not pray “in the spirit” is to not pray at all. Naturally, Pat was offended. We went back and fourth discussing his piece, and I encouraged him to do his […]
The Future of Internet Evangelism
It is commonly cited as fact that arguing on the internet is “dumb,” and “pointless,” and an overall “waste of time.” As far as generalizations go, this probably smacks of truth to many who have attempted to engage in the activity known as “internet evangelism,” whether the cause they were evangelizing was one of religion […]
Faith in Practice
“Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” As a lifelong introvert, I love this quote by St. Francis of Assisi. It spells out the overarching guideline for living our lives, which has far more to do with what we do then how we talk about it. This entry originated from a friend of […]
