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These 12 questions and their answers are absolutely essential to the field of soteriology (salvation theology). In all likelihood, the Magisterium will answer most or all of these questions, definitively, in the near future. But in my view, the correct … Continue reading →

Some atheists are angry at the Church for teaching ideas that they judge to be untrue. Some conservative Catholics are angry at the Church for teaching ideas that they judge to be untrue, such as the teachings of Vatican II. … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →