Category Archives: heresies

Fr. Ryan Erlenbush’s doctrinal error on original sin

Posted on 6 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Yet another doctrinal error is being promoted by ‘Fr. Reginaldus’ of the New Theological Movement blog, aka Fr. Ryan Erlenbush. On the question of the transmission of original sin, Fr. Ryan begins by stating the correct doctrine of the Church: … Continue reading →

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More Catholic commentary on the death of UBL

Posted on 3 May 2011 by Ron Conte

Many Catholics are making comments about the death of Osama bin Laden (UBL or OBL), suggesting that he might be in Purgatory, not Hell. And since all the souls of Purgatory eventually go to Heaven, this implies that he would … Continue reading →

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On the Manifest Grave Sins of Fr. Manuel Pousa

Posted on 26 April 2011 by Ron Conte

A priest named Fr. Manuel Pousa, from the archdiocese of Barcelona, Spain, has been acquitted by his Bishop and by the CDF of charges that, in paying for two abortions, he incurred excommunication. However, it is manifest that this priest … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin’s heresy on Transubstantiation

Posted on 23 April 2011 by Ron Conte

In a post dated April 22, 2011 (Good Friday), Jimmy Akin answers a reader’s question by teaching yet another heresy: “In transubstantiation, two things happen: (1) The substances (i.e., the ultimate, underlying realities) of bread and wine cease to exist, … Continue reading →

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Is the Papal Magisterium always infallible?

Posted on 13 April 2011 by Ron Conte

No, the Papal Magisterium is not always infallible. The idea that the Pope can never err when he exercises the Magisterium is a heresy because it is directly contradicts the dogma of Papal Infallibility, defined by the First Vatican Council. … Continue reading →

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More on the question of heresy, women’s ordination, and excommunication

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ron Conte

Dr. Edward Peters has commented on the question as to whether or not Norma Jean Coon committed heresy by invalidly attempting to receive ordination to the deaconate. Was she automatically excommunicated under Canon 1364, for the sin of heresy? He … Continue reading →

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What makes one mortal sin worse than another mortal sin?

Posted on 5 April 2011 by Ron Conte

There are three fonts of morality: (1) intention, (2) moral object, (3) circumstances. Whenever any one font is gravely disordered, the act is objectively a mortal sin; it is a gravely immoral act. Any moral disorder in any font makes … Continue reading →

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Seven Words on the Inerrancy of Sacred Scripture

Posted on 31 March 2011 by Ron Conte

Whoever contradicts, denies, rejects, or obstinately doubts the total inerrancy of Sacred Scripture commits the grave sin of heresy. The rejection of Biblical inerrancy is one of the most common heresies among Catholics today. We have even reached the point … Continue reading →

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Reply to Edward Peters on the Excommunication of Norma Jean Coon

Posted on 29 March 2011 by Ron Conte

Norma Jean Coon, formerly associated with the organization called ‘Roman Catholic Women Priests’ (RCWP), has repented of her past claimed ordination to the deaconate, and has returned to full communion with the Catholic Church. The CDF and her local Bishop … Continue reading →

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non-marital sexual acts

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Ron Conte

What might a (future hypothetical) papal encyclical on sexual ethics teach concerning non-marital sexual acts? This teaching would certainly be based on and continuous with current teaching. Current Teaching Certainly the various types of non-marital sexual acts are individually condemned … Continue reading →

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When is the Pope infallible?

Posted on 24 February 2011 by Ron Conte

The First Vatican Council infallibly defined the dogma of papal infallibility. The Second Vatican Council reiterated that same dogma with different wording, making the teaching all the more clear. For a lengthy discussion of this topic, see my articles on … Continue reading →

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Why is the morality of lying important?

Posted on 19 February 2011 by Ron Conte

I’ve written several long posts on the topic of lying, with several more planned. Numerous commentators have also written on this topic, some repeatedly. Why is lying such an important moral issue? In all probability, most actual lies that people … Continue reading →

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