Why do so many supernatural things look merely natural? In a Pentecost sermon that was later published as the essay “Transposition,” C.S. Lewis posed a serious objection to the gift of “speaking in tongues,” sometimes called glossolalia. But the objection he makes (as we’ll soon see) applies to everything from miracles to love. Here’s how Lewis answered his own objection.
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How Strong is “the STRONGEST Argument Against Catholicism”?
I have a new blog post up at Word on Fire, and an accompanying podcast at The Catholic Podcast, addressing the argument that Dr. Jerry Walls calls “the STRONGEST Argument Against Catholicism.” Here’s a taste from the article: The crux of Walls’ claim goes something like this: Christ establishing the papacy upon Peter is the… Continue reading How Strong is “the STRONGEST Argument Against Catholicism”?
Should We Worship the True Cross?
Should you worship the true Cross? You might be surprised by what St. Thomas Aquinas says, and why…
Can We Save People?
Can we save other people? And what hangs in the balance if we get the answer wrong?
Is America the “City on a Hill”?
Last night, Dr. Ben Carson said that “the vision of a shining city up on a hill came from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. America is that shining city.” Is that so? And if not, who or what is the “city on a hill” that Jesus actually IS referring to?
What *Doesn’t* Papal Infallibility Look Like?
From my interview with Catholic Answers’ Cy Kellett: Joe Heschmeyer:Yeah, I think that the reason we get this wrong is because we think of something like papal infallibility as something belonging to the pope or for the pope’s own good, and that’s just wrong. That’s not the way that papal infallibility works and it’s not… Continue reading What *Doesn’t* Papal Infallibility Look Like?
Why “One Fewer God” is a Terrible Argument for Atheism
If you’ve spent any time reading Christian-atheist dialogues and debates, chances are you’ve come across the “one fewer god” argument (sometimes less grammatically called the “one less god” argument). The most famous articulation of it is from the late historian Stephen Henry Roberts, who said: I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe… Continue reading Why “One Fewer God” is a Terrible Argument for Atheism
A Word of Praise, and Sadness, for St. Junipero Serra
Today is the feast day of St. Junipero Serra, and so I wanted to share something that I wrote recently on Facebook: I’m saddened by the mob’s destruction of the St. Junipero Serra statue in San Francisco, and the City of Ventura’s decision to remove their Serra statue. [Since writing this, there’s been one clear… Continue reading A Word of Praise, and Sadness, for St. Junipero Serra
The Distinctly Catholic Doctrine
Discussions between Catholics and Protestants can turn into an overwhelming “shotgun-style” approach to apologetics, jumping from one topic to another, without really getting anywhere. But there’s a better way: the one doctrine that will determine whether or not you should be Catholic.
I Have A Second Book Out!
I know that I just announced (now-imminent) release of my first book, Who Am I, Lord?: Finding Your Identity in Christ, but I have actually been quietly working on another book for a long time. It’s called Pope Peter: Defending the Church’s Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis and it’s out today. Surprise!… Continue reading I Have A Second Book Out!