Apologetics – Page 21 – Catholic Stand

Can Arithmetic Set an Atheist Free?

Bob Drury June 14, AD2016 24 Comments

We may be wary of the truth. Rather than setting us free, we may fear it will impose an obligation. We may be reluctant to

Prayer to the Saints: One in The Body

James Hooper June 1, AD2016 1 Comment

One of the major criticisms that Catholics often receive from most Protestants and others outside of the faith is that we worship the saints. The

Why C.S. Lewis Would Want You to Join a Writing Group

Rachel Motte May 13, AD2016 4 Comments

When J.R.R. Tolkien retired from his post at the University of Oxford in 1959, he intended to spend his new-found free time finishing The Silmarillion.

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Discussion vs. Ear-Piercing Debate Online

Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC May 10, AD2016 10 Comments

Twitter can be a harsh place. I get responses daily to my tweets that might make your hair rise on end. Here’s the most negative

The Military and the Catholic Faith: Tradition

Brandon Schild May 3, AD2016 12 Comments

This article is the second in a series called, “The U.S. Military and the Catholic Faith: A Comparison”, which examines the comparisons between the U.S.

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Lessons From Jerusalem’s First Sidewalk Counselors

Guy McClung April 22, AD2016 No Comments

Today many people, of all ages, stand or kneel and pray at abortion businesses. Some of them speak with the women and girls who are

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Mutability Implies an Immutable Goal

Bob Drury April 20, AD2016 1 Comment

The Book of Genesis outlines material creation focused on the earth. Material creation is in stages with the final stage, the creation of man. A

Nothing But a Fleck of Matter?

Dr. Allison Low April 17, AD2016 1 Comment

“You are nothing but a fleck of matter, why are you letting this upset you?” I heard these words when I was upset and seeking

Debating Against a Stacked Deck

Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC April 12, AD2016 3 Comments

Recently, I posted on Twitter that we should protect parents and children by opposing a new policy allowing students to pick their bathroom without informing

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Mirrors Darkly

Kevin Aldrich April 11, AD2016 13 Comments

Truth Truth is what is. Truth is the real. We error-prone and sometimes reality-denying human beings have the truth when what we think about corresponds

Making Much of God’s Mother

Charlie Johnson April 8, AD2016 2 Comments

Catholics do not worship Mary – a Marian skeptic may concede the point. But we Catholics give her far too much attention, some might say,

False Extremes Part 2: Tradition and The Word

James Hooper April 7, AD2016 No Comments

In Part 1 of this series on false dichotomies and extreme positions, we reviewed the false idea of Sola Scriptura, and the question of “Who

The U.S. Military and the Catholic Faith: Authority

Brandon Schild April 5, AD2016 No Comments

This article discusses comparisons between the U.S. Army, the military, and Catholicism. Though my views are subjective, they are based on objective facts which exist

Remember: Catholics Believe Jesus Rose from the Dead

Patrick Malone March 29, AD2016 15 Comments

The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you

Blessed Are You Who Have Not Seen

Scott Eric Alt March 28, AD2016 3 Comments

In a recent article in the Washington Post, Jacob Lupfer argues that “doubting the Bible is good for Christians.” Since the article was published on

Worldview, the Supreme Court, and the Ten Commandments

H. L. Duncan February 16, AD2016 5 Comments

The subjects we chose during telephone conversations with relatives and friends tend to change over time. If you or they have lived a relatively long

The Eucharist: The Perfect Valentine

Dawn Carpenter February 14, AD2016 3 Comments

For Valentine’s Day this year, I am taking a new approach. No more chocolate, fancy dinners or jewelry. This year’s gift is the ultimate. This

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The Mass: Calvary Made Present for Each Generation

Ray Sullivan February 11, AD2016 5 Comments

The Holy Mass is the re-presentation of Jesus’ sacrifice on Calvary, in a real liturgical manner. At the Last Supper (also known as the First

The Natural Desire for God

Kevin Aldrich February 8, AD2016 14 Comments

Hunger to know St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that we have a natural desire for God. This desire has its origin in our intellects, so it

Crucifix or Cross? Why the Difference Matters

Birgit Jones February 7, AD2016 11 Comments

Among the differences between Catholics and Protestants, is the use of the crucifix or cross. This was keenly brought to my attention when a faithful

False Extremes Part 1: The Case of the Missing “Both-And”

James Hooper February 5, AD2016 5 Comments

One of the things I’ve noticed in my many discussions with those who are separated from the Catholic faith is the recurrence of a variety of

Discerning Private Revelation: A Particular Pitfall

Kevin Symonds January 16, AD2016 46 Comments

Over the course of my now fourteen years of studying and working with the Catholic Church’s theology of private revelation, I have come to understand

Truth: Not What You Think

Kevin Aldrich January 12, AD2016 7 Comments

A FaceBook friend recently posted this: What I fear has become the new “progressive” orthodoxy is this, that there is no such thing as truth.

Does the Pope Really Think Jesus Sinned?

Scott Eric Alt January 8, AD2016 58 Comments

Pope Francis has, once again, gotten himself in trouble with those bloggers who are often more than ready to criticize his every word. This time,