The New German Law against Hate Speech

Posted on 4 July 2017 by Ron Conte

Here’s the news story: New German Law Forces Facebook To Remove Hate Speech or Pay Over $50 Million — In an address on Friday, one of the main supporters of the bill, Justice Minister Heiko Maas, said, “Freedom of expression … Continue reading →

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Common Faults among Conservative Catholics

Posted on 2 July 2017 by Ron Conte

These faults are not found in all conservative Catholics, and they are also found in persons who are not conservative Catholics, but they are relatively common, today, within conservative Catholicism. 1. Conservatism over Truth The assumption that the majority opinion … Continue reading →

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Ladaria paves the way for new Papal teachings

Posted on 1 July 2017 by Ron Conte

News story: Francis replaces Cardinal Muller with deputy Ladaria as head of doctrinal congregation — “Pope Francis has decided not to renew the expiring term of Vatican doctrinal chief Cardinal Gerhard Muller, choosing instead to replace the German prelate with … Continue reading →

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If America were Catholic

Posted on 30 June 2017 by Ron Conte

What would the U.S. be like, if, say, 75% of the population were believing and practicing Catholics? Some countries in the world have a majority Catholic population, so it is not unthinkable. But I’m proposing this as a hypothetical. The … Continue reading →

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When the Blessed Virgin Mary speaks of Freemasonry

Posted on 27 June 2017 by Ron Conte

When the Blessed Virgin Mary speaks (rarely) about the dangers of “freemasons” or “freemasonry”, she is using a figure of speech to warn about those persons who would chip away at the stones of the foundation of the Church: Her … Continue reading →

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Question and Answer Session (closed)

Posted on 25 June 2017 by Ron Conte

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 →

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Which Acts are Beyond the Limits of a Sincere but Mistaken Conscience?

Posted on 18 June 2017 by Ron Conte

Sometimes an act which is objectively morally disordered is committed with a sincere but mistaken conscience, such that it is not also an actual sin. Only actual sins include guilt and deserve punishment. “Conscience frequently errs from invincible ignorance without … Continue reading →

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Will the U.S. accept Euthanasia?

Posted on 13 June 2017 by Ron Conte

Euthanasia is intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral. It is not justified by a good intention or purpose, not even by the medical purpose of relieving severe suffering. It is not justified by a dire circumstance, not even that a … Continue reading →

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A Hint at how Pope Francis may respond to a Schism

Posted on 12 June 2017 by Ron Conte

For the past several years, a controversy has been brewing in a diocese in Africa: Ahiara diocese in Nigeria. The previous Bishop was a native son, from the region and people called Mbaise, in southeastern Nigeria. But his successor, Bishop … Continue reading →

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The Three Types of Limbo in Catholic Salvation Theology

Posted on 9 June 2017 by Ron Conte

The term “limbo” is used in three different ways: 1. limbo as a fringe or upper level of Hell 2. limbo as a fringe or upper level of Purgatory 3. limbo as a third final destination, that is not part … Continue reading →

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Humanae Vitae on Marital Chastity

Posted on 7 June 2017 by Ron Conte

The teaching of Humanae Vitae is not limited to the topic of contraception within marriage. In Humanae Vitae, the Magisterium condemns contraception as intrinsically evil and always gravely immoral, regardless of marital state. “Just as man does not have unlimited … Continue reading →

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Free book on Marital Sexual Ethics

Posted on 6 June 2017 by Ron Conte

My book, Roman Catholic Marital Sexual Ethics, will be free from Wednesday, June 7 to Friday, June 9 (Pacific time), in Kindle format only. Please take advantage of this offer. This book presents the teachings of the Roman Catholic Faith … Continue reading →

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