Author Archives: Ron Conte

Latest Q and A post (closed – taking a break from Q and A for a while)

Posted on 27 April 2018 by Ron Conte

Answers to your theological questions.

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Should I set-up a GoFundMe page?

Posted on 25 April 2018 by Ron Conte

UPDATE, new idea: I’m thinking of setting up a GoFundMe page instead, to support my work in theology. The money would provide me with personal income, since selling theology books does not provide much money. I don’t know if this … Continue reading →

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God’s Will and the Procreation of Children

Posted on 25 April 2018 by Ron Conte

There is an idea often expressed among Catholics, that if something major happens in our lives, it must be the will and plan of God. But that is not a correct understanding of providence and grace. God does have a … Continue reading →

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Common Misunderstandings about Hell

Posted on 22 April 2018 by Ron Conte

A. The Two Paths to Hell There are only two ways to end up in Hell: 1. To die in a state of unrepented actual mortal sin 2. To die in a state of original sin alone The first way … Continue reading →

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Answers to Questions about Catholicism (closed)

Posted on 19 April 2018 by Ron Conte

The latest Q and A post, for all your questions related to Catholic theology.

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You Don’t Understand How Heresy Works

Posted on 18 April 2018 by Ron Conte

Material heresy is an idea that contradicts a truth which must be believed with divine and catholic faith. Formal heresy is the sin of the person who adheres to material heresy. Formal heresy is a knowing and deliberate choice to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: atheists can go to Heaven

Posted on 17 April 2018 by Ron Conte

Here is the news story: Boy Asks If Atheist Dad Is In Heaven [HuffPo] and here: ‘Is my dad in heaven?’ little boy asks pope [The Catholic spirit]. The Pope was not giving a precise theological answer. However, he clearly … Continue reading →

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My commentary on an Address by Pope Pius XII

Posted on 16 April 2018 by Ron Conte

UPDATE: now also available in Kindle format — My free booklet is available now, a new translation and detailed commentary on Pope Pius XII Address to the Second World Congress on Fertility and Sterility (19 May 1956). The Pontiff made … Continue reading →

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What if a couple marry with the intention of never having children?

Posted on 16 April 2018 by Ron Conte

In this scenario, the man and woman are presumably fertile and able to have children. And they have no grave reason to avoid procreation. They simply prefer their lives to be free from children. They are able, but they do … Continue reading →

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In Defense of the Bible: Dietary Laws

Posted on 15 April 2018 by Ron Conte

Some persons criticize the Bible, and attempt to discredit its teachings on morality, by pointing to the Old Testament dietary laws. They suggest that some of the moral teachings of the Bible are as outdated, or as irrelevant to modern … Continue reading →

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The End of the World is NOT anytime soon

Posted on 12 April 2018 by Ron Conte

A recent news story states that author David Meade believes the world will end on 23 April 2018 — a week and a half from now: End of the world 2018: Will the Rapture occur on April 23? SHOCK prediction … Continue reading →