On Speculative Theology and Eschatology

Posted on 5 July 2012 by Ron Conte

In my book, The Secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal Revealed, there is a chapter titled: “On Speculative Theology and Eschatology”. This chapter is also available, by itself, as a free article in PDF format here. an excerpt from the article: … Continue reading →

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A Review of CatholicCulture.org Site Reviews

Posted on 3 July 2012 by Ron Conte

Over at CatholicCulture.org, under “Resources | Site Reviews”, they offer “qualified reviews of Catholic web sites.” This post is a review of their Site Review process and decisions. Each site review has a brief description of the site, a link … Continue reading →

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On Authority and Theology

Posted on 2 July 2012 by Ron Conte

What is my authority as a theologian? As a faithful Roman Catholic theologian, writing on topics ranging from dogmatic theology to moral theology to speculative theology, I have no authority. My writings are not authoritative, and I do not speak … Continue reading →

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Against Faith-ism and Rational-ism

Posted on 30 June 2012 by Ron Conte

Rationalism is the dependence on reason alone, apart from faith, for one’s belief system. Rationalism, by depending on reason alone, has no place for beliefs based on Divine Revelation or any divinely-appointed authority. You might think that all Catholic Christians … Continue reading →

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Do You Disagree? Where’s Your Theological Argument?

Posted on 28 June 2012 by Ron Conte

Each of my theological arguments on any topic stands on its own merits. Sometimes I express a theological opinion on a matter of pious disagreement among faithful Catholics. Other times I express, in my own way, the true teachings of … Continue reading →

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Latest Assessment of Iran’s Nuke Capability

Posted on 26 June 2012 by Ron Conte

ISIS Report — The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS), released a new assessment of Iran’s nuclear capability on June 15, 2012. The 13-page report by David Albright and Christina Walrond is titled: “Iranian Production of 19.75 Percent Enriched … Continue reading →

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Dying in a State of Original Sin Only

Posted on 24 June 2012 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium infallibly teaches that all who die unrepentant from one or more actual mortal sins will be condemned to the punishments of Hell forever. Pope Benedict XII: “By this Constitution which is to remain in force forever, we, with … Continue reading →

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Fr. Ryan Erlenbush versus the Magisterium

Posted on 23 June 2012 by Ron Conte

The teachings of Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, at his blog The New Theological Movement, frequently contradict the teachings of the Magisterium. A faithful teacher of Catholicism will always teach from Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture, and the Magisterium. But many unfaithful teachers … Continue reading →

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What is the Kingdom of the Ten Kings?

Posted on 23 June 2012 by Ron Conte

This kingdom was predicted in the Book of Daniel, chapter 7. {7:3} And four great beasts, different from one another, ascended from the sea. {7:4} The first was like a lioness and had the wings of an eagle. I watched … Continue reading →

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When is a lie mortal and when is it venial?

Posted on 22 June 2012 by Ron Conte

The Roman Catholic Magisterium has definitive teachings on what makes an act a sin, and what makes one act a venial sin and another act a mortal sin. There are three things that can possibly make an act, the knowing … Continue reading →

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130,000 Patients Euthanized a Year

Posted on 21 June 2012 by Ron Conte

A British doctor is speaking out about a program of very extensive euthanasia of elderly patients in the UK. Under the British Health Service, a program called the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is being used to murder elderly patients. Originally, … Continue reading →

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new booklet on the Nature of God

Posted on 20 June 2012 by Ron Conte

I’ve just published a new Kindle booklet: God is One Divine Eternal Act If you already have my book: New Insights into the Deposit of Faith then you don’t need this booklet; it is taken from that book. The booklet … Continue reading →

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