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An error in the definition of lying

Posted on 17 February 2011 by Ron Conte

The teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church must be read and interpreted in the light of Tradition, Scripture, and the other documents of the Magisterium. Read in isolation, the CCC is easily misunderstood because it is so terse. … Continue reading →

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When is lying a mortal sin?

Posted on 17 February 2011 by Ron Conte

Lying is intrinsically evil. Every intrinsically evil act is always immoral because the act is, by its very nature, contrary to the moral law. But not every intrinsically evil act is a mortal sin. Some intrinsically evil acts are venial … Continue reading →

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Is it possible that Jesus will return for this generation?

Posted on 16 February 2011 by Ron Conte

No, it is not possible, for many reasons. For a full explanation on this point, see my Catholic eschatology books. It is not possible to cover every important point in a brief post. The following is just a brief summary … Continue reading →

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Is Lying Always Wrong? part 4: deliberate choice

Posted on 16 February 2011 by Ron Conte

Saint Augustine, in On Lying, considers the difficulty of defining lying when a false assertion is incorrectly believed to be true, or a true assertion is incorrectly believed to be false. If a person asserts a falsehood, but he believes … Continue reading →

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The Unification of All Christians in One Holy Church

Posted on 15 February 2011 by Ron Conte

“And returning to his senses, he said: ‘How many hired hands in my father’s house have abundant bread, while I perish here in famine! I shall rise up and go to my father, and I will say to him: Father, … Continue reading →

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On the Misuse of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Posted on 14 February 2011 by Ron Conte

The Catechism is widely used, and widely misused. Souls are being led astray by its misuse. I am not referring to the many subtle flaws and the few outright errors in the CCC. Rather, I am calling attention to the … Continue reading →

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1st reply to Fr. Erlenbush on the knowledge of Christ

Posted on 14 February 2011 by Ron Conte

During a discussion on lying and mental reservation at the New Theological Movement blog, another topic was raised concerning the knowledge of Christ. Someone raised the question as to whether or not Christ used mental reservation in saying that He … Continue reading →

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Anonymous Teachers of Doctrinal Error

Posted on 13 February 2011 by Ron Conte

Many Catholics are now using the internet to spread heresies and innumerable distortions of true doctrine. Many Catholics, unfit to teach because they have not first learned, have exalted themselves as teachers of the Faith online. Many are now teaching … Continue reading →

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The next Great Schism in the Church

Posted on 13 February 2011 by Ron Conte

There is a grave problem in Roman Catholic moral theology today, and it is about to cause a great Schism in the Church. The problem is two-fold: (1) many Catholic theologians, priests, and lay leaders are teaching false doctrine on … Continue reading →

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Summary of My Theology: on Hell

Posted on 12 February 2011 by Ron Conte

1. Immediately after death, each and every human person is judged by God. (Pope Benedict XII, On the Beatific Vision of God) 2. All those persons who die unrepentant from actual mortal sin are sent to Hell by God. (Pope … Continue reading →

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The Distinction between Lying and Mental Reservation

Posted on 12 February 2011 by Ron Conte

Lying is the direct and deliberate deprivation of truth from an assertion. It is the intentional choice of an act inherently directed at asserting what is false. Lying is intrinsically evil and therefore always immoral. Mental reservation, properly defined and … Continue reading →

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Which Papal Encyclical has been most thoroughly rejected by Catholics?

Posted on 11 February 2011 by Ron Conte

The faithful sons and daughters of the Church should accept the teaching of Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture and the Magisterium. We should not reject any encyclical in which the Magisterium teaches from Tradition and Scripture, or from natural law. … Continue reading →

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