Author Archives: Ron Conte

The answer depends on the definition of the term “predestination”. The idea of predestination is in Sacred Scripture, so it cannot be entirely false: [Romans] {8:28} And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto … Continue reading →

Chapter List for my forthcoming book: Forgiveness and Salvation for Everyone Chapter 1 The Need for Forgiveness and Salvation Chapter 2 The Need for Grace Chapter 3 The Need for Baptism Chapter 4 Forgiveness from Mortal Sin Chapter 5 Forgiveness … Continue reading →

In the spectrum of theological opinion among Catholics, the far left would have us believe that perhaps Hell is empty; no one suffers there at all. Another idea, not quite so far to the left, is that some few souls … Continue reading →

Transfiguration of the Covenant The Old Testament laws were part of the Old Testament Covenant. Certainly the moral law is still in force, since the eternal moral law is the Justice of God. But the disciplines of the Old Covenant … Continue reading →

The Salvation Theology of Extremist Muslims This post is not about devout moderate Muslims. I have great respect for Islam as practiced by moderate peaceful Muslims. They love God and neighbor. They seek to do good and to avoid doing … Continue reading →