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An Inconvenient Conciliar Truth – Part 02
An Inconvenient Conciliar Truth – Part 02 Some folks seem to find relying on councils a comfort. For these folks, there are some inconvenient facts that they must face. This post is the second in what, Lord willing, will be a multi-part series. Council of Trent (1545 to 1563) – Not Prior to the Reformation…
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An Inconvenient Conciliar Truth – Part 01
An Inconvenient Conciliar Truth – Part 01 Some folks seem to find relying on councils a comfort. For these folks, there are some inconvenient facts that they must face. This post is the first in what, Lord willing, will be a multi-part series. Council of Elvira (306) This fourth century Spanish council, attended by around…
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More Effective Rosary Use
On the same Catholic Answers Live episode (May 8, 2008), in which Steve Ray seemingly endorsed 18th Century superstitions (see my previous discussion), Mr. Ray discussed another Rosary-related topic. A caller (Willie in Fredericksburg, TX) asked: I tell somebody I’m going to say a rosary for them, and then I do, and in the process…
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Response to Paul Hoffer – Salvation of Muslims
This article is in response to one by Paul Hoffer (link to PH’s article). I had written: Question for my readers who follow Vatican 2’s proclamation that “the plan of salvation includes” Muslims: Can you see from the example above that zealously following Islam leads to eternal destruction? If so, how do you justify to…
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On the Exercise of Charity
I was recently told (by someone who was there), of a certain elderly Roman Catholic lady, unwilling to be so uncharitable as to pray that the unhelpful bank teller be damned in hell, compromised by indicating her intention to pray that the teller would be stuck in Purgatory. I don’t bring this up to suggest…
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Serious Question for my Readers
Question for my Muslims readers: When you read this article (link), does your conscience tell you that this sort of behavior is wrong? If so, are you aware that this sort of activity is a natural consequence of zealously following the teachings of the Koran? Question for my readers who follow Vatican 2’s proclamation that…
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Escape from the Flooding Mine
“What a jerk,” thought Mike as he headed steadily westward along the mine’s tunnel, stomping angrily in the rising floodwaters. Mike felt insulted. He had been traveling westward at a good clip, in the company of a sizable crew of his fellow miners. They were covered with various patches of dust, and the light from…
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Only One Way to Heaven
The Bible is clear that there is only way to heaven: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men,…
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εξο της παρεμβολης addresses Purgatory using Turretin
Danny at εξο της παρεμβολης has provided an interesting three-part series on Purgatory relying (especially in part 2) on the real Turretin to provide some solid criticism of the innovated doctrine of Purgatory and its impact on the doctrine of sola fide. Part 1 (link)Part 2 (link)Part 3 (link) Enjoy! -TurretinFan To God be the…
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Think of a Better Headline – Ecumenical Patriarch and Pope
The real headline was something about the two leaders of their respective religions (Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism) kissing. I’m sure this sort of thing gives ecumenicists the warm fuzzies. One cannot fail to notice, however, the EP’s enormous, highly ornate, crown. Especially in view of the pope’s choice of going with much more low-key…