Author Archives: Ron Conte

Why I Write about Iran’s Nuclear Program

Posted on 23 October 2012 by Ron Conte

This blog is generally for posts on Roman Catholic theology, on matters of faith, morals, salvation, on some speculative subjects (e.g. eschatology) and on some matters of discipline. So then, why should I, as a Roman Catholic theologian and Bible … Continue reading →

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Does the Canonization of Saints fall under Papal Infallibility?

Posted on 22 October 2012 by Ron Conte

This question is an open theological question; it is not a matter of doctrine. The Magisterium has not decided the question as to whether or not canonizations are infallible. It is the opinion of the majority of theologians that canonizations … Continue reading →

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Bishops, Voting Ethics, and Hypocrisy

Posted on 21 October 2012 by Ron Conte

Certain few Bishops are guilty of hypocrisy, in that they say to the faithful, in effect: “Do as I say, not as I do.” They tell the faithful not to vote for politicians who support or promote intrinsic evils, such … Continue reading →

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Ethics and Circumstances

Posted on 20 October 2012 by Ron Conte

There are only three things that can make an act sinful: 1) intention 2) moral object 3) circumstances — especially the consequences of the act The magisterial teaching on the three fonts is clear. An act is moral if and … Continue reading →

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The Tribulation and the future of India

Posted on 18 October 2012 by Ron Conte

Many of my posts and articles primarily discuss the future of the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. So I’d like to spend a few posts talking about the effects of the tribulation in other nations of the world. This … Continue reading →

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The Tribulation and the future of the United States

Posted on 17 October 2012 by Ron Conte

This article is a brief summary of my eschatology as it pertains to the United States during the tribulation. For a much more extensive explanation, see my Roman Catholic eschatology books. The tribulation is divided into two parts. The first … Continue reading →

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Ethics and the Moral Object

Posted on 15 October 2012 by Ron Conte

There are only three things that can make an act sinful: 1) intention — your reason or purpose for choosing the act 2) moral object — the type of act that you are choosing, as determined by the act’s moral … Continue reading →

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Ethics and Intention

Posted on 14 October 2012 by Ron Conte

There are three fonts (sources) of morality: three things and only three things that make any human act, i.e. any knowingly chosen act, moral or immoral: (1) intention, (2) moral object, (2) circumstances. An act is moral (ethical) if and … Continue reading →

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News Analysis on Iran Nukes

Posted on 13 October 2012 by Ron Conte

The Jerusalem Post reports: Russian FM: Iran wouldn’t use nuclear weapons on Israel. The Russian foreign minister has stated that Iran would not attack Israel, “especially because there are millions of Arabs and Muslims in Israel”. I’m skeptical about that … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Each Knowing Choice is an Act

Posted on 12 October 2012 by Ron Conte

The teaching of the Roman Catholic Magisterium on morals is based upon acts, also called human acts. Each knowing choice is an act. Each knowing choice is subject to the judgment of conscience and the eternal moral law of God. … Continue reading →

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Year of Faith: Learn Ethics

Posted on 11 October 2012 by Ron Conte

If you would like to do something important and pleasing to God for the Year of Faith (which begins 11 Oct 2012), learn the basic principles of Catholic ethics. I’ve covered many of these principles in past posts in this … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Evolving Breakout Potential: Worst Case Scenario

Posted on 10 October 2012 by Ron Conte

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This article is a continuation of my previous posts on this topic, especially: Has Iran Begun A Covert Nuclear Breakout? and Iran’s Evolving Breakout Potential: How Bad Is It? The ISIS Report of 8 Oct 2012 concludes that Iran could … Continue reading →

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