Weekend Q and A

Posted on 27 September 2013 by Ron Conte

Again I’m opening up this blog to questions from readers on any topic in Catholic theology, especially those topics I’ve discussed in my writings. Please try to keep questions short and to the point.

More Galleries | 12 Comments

The Big Questions in Dogmatic Theology

Posted on 26 September 2013 by Ron Conte

The biggest controversies in theology today, especially among the faithful in general rather than among theologians, are in the realm of salvation theology and also ethics. Most of the faithful have little interest in dogmatic theology. However, there is a … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 3 Comments

Salvation for Atheists: possible but difficult

Posted on 25 September 2013 by Ron Conte

My latest book, Forgiveness and Salvation for Everyone, takes the theological position that salvation is available to everyone, even to a non-Catholic or non-believer who does not convert. However, as we consider each belief system (or lack thereof), the further … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 6 Comments

The Role of Works in Salvation

Posted on 24 September 2013 by Ron Conte

Salvation is a free unmerited gift from Jesus Christ on the Cross. And apart from Christ, no one merits or earns their salvation, no matter what may be their works of prayer, of self-sacrifice, or of assistance to those in … Continue reading →

More Galleries

The Big Questions in Salvation Theology

Posted on 23 September 2013 by Ron Conte

We Catholics are living in a time of doctrinal turmoil and upheaval. I’m not talking about Vatican II. I see nothing controversial or objectionable in Vatican II. The documents of that Council represent an insightful and sound expression of Catholicism … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 2 Comments

new book on Roman Catholic salvation theology

Posted on 23 September 2013 by Ron Conte

My new book Forgiveness and Salvation for Everyone is now available at Amazon in Kindle format If you don’t have a Kindle device, you can download Free Kindle reading software for PCs, Macs, tablets, and smart phones The book is … Continue reading →

More Galleries

Pope Francis on the Errors of Catholic Conservatism

Posted on 21 September 2013 by Ron Conte

Quotes from the Pope’s recent interview with Fr. Spadaro, published in English translation in America Magazine — “We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods. This is not possible. I have … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 2 Comments

How Pope Francis initiates the Great Apostasy

Posted on 19 September 2013 by Ron Conte

This post represents my current pious opinion on how the great apostasy begins. The great apostasy is initiated by a two-step process, beginning under Pope Francis, and continuing with his conservative successor. But let me be very clear on this … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 10 Comments

Married deacons/priests and Marital Relations

Posted on 19 September 2013 by Ron Conte

I’ve updated my previous post: May married deacons have marital relations?. Dr. Peters and some other commentators are continuing to argue that married deacons and married priests are required by Canon Law to refrain from all marital relations. There are … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 1 Comment

Pat Archbold, Salvation, and Catholic Fundamentalism

Posted on 18 September 2013 by Ron Conte

Here’s an example of what I was discussing yesterday: Pat Archbold’s post called A Long Way To Go. The post describes a conflict between himself and a priest on the topic of salvation. Why is this an example of the … Continue reading →

More Galleries

The Approaching Conservative Schism and Heresy

Posted on 17 September 2013 by Ron Conte

I notice when reading various conservative Catholic authors and bloggers a very troubling trend, a set of errors that is leading the most conservative members of the Church toward schism and heresy. This trend has come to light in conflicts … Continue reading →

More Galleries | 1 Comment

The Faulty Salvation Theology of Dr. Taylor Marshall

Posted on 14 September 2013 by Ron Conte

There are a number of conservative Catholic authors who promote an exceedingly harsh version salvation theology (soteriology) that excludes all unbaptized prenatals, infants, and little children from Heaven. Dr. Taylor Marshall’s approach is criticized in this article because his is … Continue reading →

More Galleries