Category Archives: theology

Jeff Mirus’ Grave Doctrinal Errors on Infallibility

Posted on 4 December 2011 by Ron Conte

Dr. Jeff Mirus has a Ph.D. in Intellectual History from Princeton University (1973). Although his degree studies focused on the history of the Church, he does not have a degree in theology. Even so, like any other layperson in the … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney versus Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Posted on 20 November 2011 by Ron Conte

Mormonism is not Christianity There has already been some discussion in the media about Mitt Romney’s Mormon problem. The Mormon religion is not branch of Christianity. They do not believe that God is a Trinity; instead, they believe in many … Continue reading →

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Michael Voris: summary of doctrinal errors

Posted on 24 August 2011 by Ron Conte

This post is a summary of the doctrinal errors taught by Michael Voris, as explained at length in several of my previous posts. The Errors of Michael Voris: anti-Judaism at RealCatholicTV – he claims that Judaism is no longer a … Continue reading →

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Biblical chronology: poor online sources

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The field of Biblical chronology attempts to discover what happened when during Biblical times. When precise dates cannot be achieved, the field concerns itself with the order of events and the range of years within which any event may have … Continue reading →

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Contra Cardinal Ratzinger on Levels of Assent

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium is one authority (and ability) given to the Church by the Holy Spirit. But since the Magisterium teaches either infallibly or non-infallibly, we can divide the Magisterium, conceptually, into two types of exercises of that authority: 1. infallible … Continue reading →

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Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich: free ebooks

Posted on 25 July 2011 by Ron Conte

The Catholic Christian spiritual classics: The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary each based on the vision from God given to Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich are available as free ebooks (PDF … Continue reading →

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Salvation for the severely disabled

Posted on 24 July 2011 by Ron Conte

There is one basic principle of salvation for human persons, in two parts: A. Whoever dies in a state of grace will have eternal happiness in Heaven, perhaps after a temporary stay in Purgatory. B. Whoever dies NOT in a … Continue reading →

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Michael Voris: his senseless rejection of ‘Amazing Grace’

Posted on 24 July 2011 by Ron Conte

In the video by Michael Voris on the song Amazing Grace, he objects strongly to the use of the word ‘wretch’ in the song. He claims that the use of this term is an expression of Protestant theological errors, incompatible … Continue reading →

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More on the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Posted on 20 July 2011 by Ron Conte

I received a reply to my previous post on this subject. I will quote from that reply, offered by Reginaldus, which is also found on his blog: in the comments to his post. I’ve edited his post to focus on … Continue reading →

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Contra Reginaldus on Anointing of the Sick

Posted on 18 July 2011 by Ron Conte

In his latest post at the New Theological Movement blog, Reginaldus teaches serious errors on the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. 1. Reginaldus claims that unless a person is spiritually sick — unless a person has committed some actual … Continue reading →

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Questions to ask yourself before becoming a theologian

Posted on 11 July 2011 by Ron Conte

Question 1: Do I want to write books of Roman Catholic theology, faithful to the teachings of Tradition, Scripture, Magisterium, or would I prefer to write books that Catholics will actually read? Question 2: Am I comfortable being a member … Continue reading →

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Salvation for Atheists and Agnostics

Posted on 29 June 2011 by Ron Conte

Is it possible for an atheist, who does not repent of his refusal to believe that God exists, to die in a state of grace and be saved? Yes, this is possible. Some atheists die in a state of grace … Continue reading →

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