Category Archives: arguments

Formerly, theology was written primarily by priests and theologians. Points of controversy were discussed by the use of theological arguments based on Tradition, Scripture, and the teachings of the Magisterium. The persons involved in this process were well-trained in the … Continue reading →

Sometimes I receive e-mails from persons sincerely asking for the answer to a theological question. They include some comments about their current thinking on the topic. And sometimes, from their words, I perceive that they will not accept the answer … Continue reading →

Some faith-based movies do more harm than good. For example, the movie Noah (2104) is not really a depiction of the Biblical event called the great Flood. The movie does more than take a few creative liberties. It totally rewrites … Continue reading →

… or nurses, or pharmacists, or teachers, or politicians, or soldiers, or many other things. Secular society is becoming progressively ever more intolerant of the Catholic Christian belief system. Eventually, physicians will be required to perform or refer for abortion, … Continue reading →

Is it possible to sin in the way you use the internet? Yes, there are many sins being committed online. But this post is specifically about sins against religion that are committed online by Catholics. I’ve been discussing Catholicism with … Continue reading →

You have a new next door neighbor. You think that he is a little eccentric. He’s not like the neighbor who lived there before. He has some unusual ideas about the issues of today. At least, those ideas seem unusual … Continue reading →

I’m opening this post to questions on any topic in theology, or my writings, or eschatology. I’ll take questions through the coming weekend. As always, any question that sincerely seeks an answer on a matter of faith, morals, or salvation … Continue reading →

Again, I’m opening up a post to questions on a wide range of topics in theology. You can ask me general questions on faith, morals, or salvation. You can also ask questions on my writings in particular is eschatology, ethics, … Continue reading →

I’m trying a new feature for my blog: a Q & A session with my readers. If any of my readers and fellow Catholics have a question about specific points in my writings, or a general theological question, or a … Continue reading →