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Answers to the Dogma versus Heresy quiz

Posted on 30 August 2013 by Ron Conte

In my previous post, I wrote: “How well do you know the Catholic Christian Faith? In each of the following pairs of assertions, one is dogma or at least a well-established doctrine and the other is heresy or at least … Continue reading →

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Can You Distinguish Dogma from Heresy?

Posted on 29 August 2013 by Ron Conte

How well do you know the Catholic Christian Faith? In each of the following pairs of assertions, one is dogma or at least a well-established doctrine and the other is heresy or at least a serious doctrinal error. Post your … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Progress toward Nuclear Breakout

Posted on 29 August 2013 by Ron Conte

The latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has been released [IAEA 28 Aug 2013]. The Washington D.C. think-tank called ISIS (Institute for Science and International Security) has published an analysis of that report [ISIS 28 Aug 2013]. My thoughts … Continue reading →

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Are the Sufferings of Hell Mild or Severe?

Posted on 25 August 2013 by Ron Conte

In the spectrum of theological opinion among Catholics, the far left would have us believe that perhaps Hell is empty; no one suffers there at all. Another idea, not quite so far to the left, is that some few souls … Continue reading →

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Are Jews Saved under the Old Covenant?

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Ron Conte

Transfiguration of the Covenant The Old Testament laws were part of the Old Testament Covenant. Certainly the moral law is still in force, since the eternal moral law is the Justice of God. But the disciplines of the Old Covenant … Continue reading →

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10 Quotes from the Magisterium on Salvation Theology

Posted on 21 August 2013 by Ron Conte

1. “Above all, the state of grace is absolutely necessary at the moment of death; without it, salvation and supernatural happiness the beatific vision of God — are impossible.” [Pope Pius XII, Address to Midwives, n. 21.a] 2. “it is … Continue reading →

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On the Salvation Theology of Extremists

Posted on 17 August 2013 by Ron Conte

The Salvation Theology of Extremist Muslims This post is not about devout moderate Muslims. I have great respect for Islam as practiced by moderate peaceful Muslims. They love God and neighbor. They seek to do good and to avoid doing … Continue reading →

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Are Jews Saved by the Law? Sort of.

Posted on 17 August 2013 by Ron Conte

It is easy enough to find Scripture quotes to support the simplistic position that the Jews are not saved by following the law: “For in his presence no flesh shall be justified by the works of the law.” (Romans 3:20) … Continue reading →

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Were Mary and Jesus subject to death?

Posted on 15 August 2013 by Ron Conte

The Roman Catholic Magisterium infallibly teaches that Mary was assumed into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. The Magisterium also teaches, non-infallibly, that Mary died and was raised from the dead prior to her Assumption. Then there is … Continue reading →

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Three Days of Darkness (excerpts from my book)

Posted on 12 August 2013 by Ron Conte

excerpts from my booklet, The Three Days of Darkness and the Time of Peace: Saint Caspar del Bufalo Saint Caspar was born in 1786; he died in 1837; he was canonized in 1954. He is the priest who founded the … Continue reading →

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Saint Thomas, Pope Pius X, and Salvation Theology

Posted on 11 August 2013 by Ron Conte

Can a faithful Roman Catholic today adopt St. Thomas’ position on salvation theology? No, he cannot. For Saint Thomas died over 700 years ago. If a Catholic today were to adopt St. Thomas’ position on any theological question, with no … Continue reading →

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The Fall of the Angels and the Battle with Michael

Posted on 10 August 2013 by Ron Conte

The angels were tested by God, a very long time ago, to give them an opportunity to enter the Heaven of the heavens, with the Beatific Vision of God. They were shown God’s plan for the future, and asked to … Continue reading →

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