Trying to find out more about Peter’s Pence*, I looked on the relevant Vatican’s site, and came across something pretty funny: The general criterion that inspires the Peter’s Pence Collection is derived fromthe primitive Church:“The primary source of support for the Apostolic See should be in offerings freely given by Catholics throughout the whole world,… Continue reading Donate to Peter’s Pence, And Cut Your Hair!
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If the Eucharist is a Miracle, Why Can’t We See It?
The objection that the Eucharist can’t actually be the Body and Blood of Christ is frequently rooted in a pretty logical objection: if the bread and wine are actually transformed into the Eucharistic Body and Blood, why can’t we see this transformation? After all, this is a miracle, and miracles are testaments to God’s glory:… Continue reading If the Eucharist is a Miracle, Why Can’t We See It?
Is the Eucharist Real or Symbolic? Or Both!
I think that Christians who believe in the Real Presence in the Eucharist, and who believe in regenerative Baptism face an unnecessary obstacle when it comes to the “real or symbolic” debate. Namely, we don’t believe it’s “real or symbolic”; we believe it’s “real and symbolic.” The first Passover, for example, was quite real: if… Continue reading Is the Eucharist Real or Symbolic? Or Both!
Dr. Julian Simon, the Catholic Church, and “Overpopulation”
An economist from the Cato Institute by the name of Julian Simon was something of a legendary figure due to his work debunking the various overpopulation myths. He famously bet Paul Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb, about the prices of various natural resources. Ehrlich’s theory was that as populations grew, scarcity would increase, and… Continue reading Dr. Julian Simon, the Catholic Church, and “Overpopulation”
New Papal Encyclical!
If you haven’t heard, Caritas in Veritate [Love* in Truth] was released today. You can get it in Word format here, and a Vatican summary is here. I’ve only read a bit of it, but it’s worthwhile. From the press release: A summary of the Encyclical released by the Holy See Press Office explains that… Continue reading New Papal Encyclical!
Back-Handed Compliments from CRI Founder Dr. Walter Martin
I was reading criticisms of Catholicism by Dr. Walter R. Martin, founder of the Christian Research Institute. If you’re not familiar, CRI is the group that Hank “Bible Answer Man” Hanegraaff took over upon Martin’s death. Anyways, here’s what Martin has to say (these quotes, including emphasis and brackets, are from here; all I’ve done… Continue reading Back-Handed Compliments from CRI Founder Dr. Walter Martin
Big Bounce and the Properties of God
I’d originally planned on doing the second part to yesterday’s post, but it’s already a lot longer than I’d hoped (it’ll probably become two posts or else get edited down quite a bit), and I thought that this comment from DJAMDG. He’s in red, and my thoughts are in blue. Two things: 1) You (a… Continue reading Big Bounce and the Properties of God
Body of St. Paul Found… In His Own Sarcophagus!
Tip of the hat to Jacob Rodman for sending this my way! If you’re not aware, yesterday was the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, the two men accredited with founding the Church in Rome. Last year, Pope Benedict XVI declared a Year of St. Paul to celebrate his incredible contributions to Christianity: so yesterday,… Continue reading Body of St. Paul Found… In His Own Sarcophagus!
How to Prove God Exists
This may be the most complex blog post I attempt, but it’s also the most important: it’s on the existence of God.I. God and Cassandra.An anti-theist (that is, someone who not only doesnt’ believe in God, but is bitter towards those who still can), posed a “question” on a Catholic forum I was reading. He… Continue reading How to Prove God Exists
Does 1 Maccabees 9:27 Prove the Deuterocanon Uninspired?
Starting Monday of last week, I’ve been posting, section by section, an ongoing dialogue with Reese Currie which revolved pretty heavily around the Deuterocanon, and whether or not it’s inspired. If you need to get up to date, click the “Reese Currie” tag at the bottom of this post. Today’s the last day: I hope… Continue reading Does 1 Maccabees 9:27 Prove the Deuterocanon Uninspired?