Author Archives: Ron Conte

Why Terrorists shout: Allahu Akbar

Posted on 20 November 2015 by Ron Conte

The phrase Allahu Akbar is Arabic meaning “God is greatest”. Wikipedia says: “It is a common Islamic Arabic expression, used in various contexts by Muslims; in formal prayer, in the call for prayer (adhān), as an informal expression of faith, … Continue reading →

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ISIS and Iran have the same goal: start an Apocalyptic War

Posted on 19 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Islamic State of… The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) call themselves simply “Islamic State” because their goal is to use violence to establish a worldwide Islamic Caliphate, meaning kingdom. They believe that the 12th Imam, an historical figure … Continue reading →

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Is the Holy Spirit the Love between the Father and the Son?

Posted on 18 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Yes and no. It depends on how this expression is understood. First, let’s consider the erroneous interpretation of this expression. It is a dogma of the Catholic Faith that the Three Persons of the Trinity are consubstantial. They have the … Continue reading →

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There is No Substitute for Holiness in a Good Society

Posted on 18 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Secular society attempts to better itself by changing laws and culture. But it has no sure guide to determine what is truly good. And no matter what wording is used in the laws, or what values the culture promotes, unless … Continue reading →

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Toward Flexibility in Liturgical Form

Posted on 18 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Liturgical form refers to the words, actions, and vestments and other articles used in our expression of worship together, especially in the holy Mass, but also in other liturgical celebrations, such as funerals, baptisms, weddings, etc. Liturgical form falls into … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Destroy Ideas with Bombs

Posted on 17 November 2015 by Ron Conte

ISIS is just the tip of the iceberg. It is just the latest symptom of the underlying disease that is radical Islam. Most Muslims worldwide are NOT radicalized; they are not extremists. But among non-radicalized Muslims, there is still a … Continue reading →

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Bishop Robert Barron versus the Magisterium on Hell

Posted on 16 November 2015 by Ron Conte

See my previous post: Bishop Robert Barron on Hell: May we reasonably hope that all will be saved? In his video talk, Bishop Barron (prior to becoming bishop), summarized his own position in this way: “We have to accept the … Continue reading →

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Can We be Certain that Terrorists go to Hell?

Posted on 16 November 2015 by Ron Conte

As certain as God is just, terrorists are sent by God to Hell to be punished forever. Suicide bombers (also called homicide bombers) die in the very act of killing innocent persons. Their grave sin is fully deliberate, and they … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 36

Posted on 16 November 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read Philippians 2-4 and Colossians 1-2.

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Why the Culture Sees Christmas as a Threat

Posted on 15 November 2015 by Ron Conte

A large majority of U.S. citizens call themselves Christian. Many attend services at a Christian Church. And a large percentage of the non-Christians have some family or friends who are Christian. So you might think that the culture of such … Continue reading →

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Some Priests break their Vow of Chastity indirectly

Posted on 15 November 2015 by Ron Conte

It is a grave personal sin, which also harms the Church, when any priest breaks his vow of chastity directly, that is, by having sexual relations outside of marriage. (Recall that some Catholic priests are validly married under Church law.) … Continue reading →

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Reply to False Claims about Marital Chastity

Posted on 14 November 2015 by Ron Conte

Which sexual acts are moral for a Catholic marriage couple? Each and every sexual act in a marriage must be both unitive and procreative. The unitive meaning includes the love of the spouses for one another, but it is not … Continue reading →

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