Category Archives: salvation

The Certainty of Salvation for Prenatals who die before birth

The Certainty of Salvation for Prenatals who die before birth The claim is made that the Magisterium has not yet decided the question of salvation for prenatals who die in the womb. This article proposes that current and past magisterial … Continue reading

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A Primer on Roman Catholic Salvation Theology

The Magisterium of the Catholic Church has clear and definitive teachings on salvation. Yet many Catholics online are promoting ideas on salvation theology (soteriology) that openly contradict Church teaching. This post offers the basics of soteriology, from magisterial teaching. For … Continue reading

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Are we all children of God?

Over at Crisis Magazine, Rachel Lu, Ph.D. wrote an article titled “We are not all children of God”. I thought the title might be facetious, arguing against some foolish persons who made such a claim. No, she actually makes the … Continue reading

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Salvation for Little Children: common false ideas

The following false ideas are sometimes suggested when the subjection of salvation for unbaptized little children is raised. This article points out the errors and false assumptions in these claims. 1. The idea that, if aborted babies go to Heaven, … Continue reading

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Limbo No More – the myth of permanent perfect natural happiness

Limbo as a permanent place of perfect natural happiness is no longer a tenable theological opinion. The combination of past definitive teachings of the Magisterium and recent non-infallible teachings makes that idea contrary to Church teaching. It is not an … Continue reading

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Yes! There is Salvation for Unbaptized Infants

My theological position in brief: 1. The universal salvific will of God necessarily implies that God makes salvation concretely available to all, in a way which is accommodated to their spiritual and material situation, even for those persons brought up … Continue reading

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Pope Francis prayed in a mosque, for we all worship the same God

There is only one God, the Creator of heaven and earth. He is all-powerful and all-knowing, a single being of infinite perfection. Christians, Jews, and Muslims all worship the very same God. We disagree as to the correct understanding of … Continue reading

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Dogma is only Infallible when properly Understood

I’m dismayed to see that fundamentalism is on the rise among my fellow Catholics. The fundamentalist Protestant believes that Sacred Scripture is infallible. I agree. But then the fundamentalist puts forward his interpretation of Scripture as if it were not … Continue reading

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Can a person who has never prayed to God be saved?

Everyone who dies unrepentant from any actual mortal sin will be judged by God and condemned to Hell forever. Everyone else goes to Heaven. For God does not permit innocent children to die without the state of grace. And I … Continue reading

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Which Persons are Members of the One True Church?

Which Persons are Members of the One True Church? 1. The Three Persons of the Trinity, including Jesus with his human nature 2. The Blessed Virgin Mary 3. All the souls in Heaven 4. All the souls in Purgatory 5. … Continue reading

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What Is Your Position on Salvation Theology?

There are several different positions on salvation that are commonly found among Catholics. However, not all of these positions are compatible with magisterial teaching. My position: 1. God wills that all human persons be saved. The only persons who are … Continue reading

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Heaven, Hell, and Salvation

Two of my recent publications deal with the topic of salvation theology. The brief booklet: Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Limbo explains those three places and their role in the plan of God for salvation. The booklet starts with a summary … Continue reading

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