28 Feb
Objection 1: It would seem the Angelic Doctor is never wrong, because I really like him.
Objection 2: Further, everything I’ve read by him so far is right.
Objection 3: Further, the Church says he’s a really cool guy.
On the Contrary: St. Thomas Aquinas falsely claims that the argument of Objection 6 is not demonstrative in Article 2 of Question [...]
Posted in Philosophy, Theology by: Mr. G
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23 Dec
As per request by several atheist commenters on another blog, I have endeavored to lay out what I think is the most rational case for God’s existence. I shall do this in a series of posts which will be composed throughout the next several weeks, and if needs be, I will respond to any questions [...]
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05 Dec
“When we observe the world around us, we may sometimes wonder if life is nothing but a series of random events. We may have heard people say, ‘Mrs. Zhang is such a nice lady. She is a vegetarian, practices the Dharma religiously, and gives to all kinds of social causes. Unfortunately, however, she is also [...]
Posted in Comp. Religion, Theology by: Mr. G
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12 Nov
If you wish to achieve true sanctity, keep these commandments.
Spend time in solitude with God. Search yourself and find out your faults. Strive for perfection, and remain in awe of your own being, and that of the world around you.
Avoid people who are worldly, and stay far away from folks obsessed with negativity. Keep company only with [...]
Posted in Theology by: Mr. G
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11 Nov
While I was browsing through facebook, I saw the following comment, posted by an acquaintance:
We need a Pope who will reiterate the condemnation of the Enlightenment and all the vile democratic republics, constitutionalism, and other “authority comes from the people” nonsense.
Long live the counter-revolution of Christ the King!
Let me be the first to denounce these [...]
Posted in Theology by: Mr. G
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07 Nov
Preamble
As soon as the Angel had received his command, he hastened to Joseph’s house and said to the ever-Virgin: “Behold, heaven was brought down to earth when the Word Himself was fully contained in you! Now that I see Him in your womb, taking a servant’s form, I cry out to you in wonder: Hail, [...]
Posted in Theology by: Mr. G
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19 Oct
It appears that a doctrinal clarification on Biblical inerrancy, or perhaps even a dogmatic definition, may be forthcoming after all.
Here’s my own take on the matter.
I firmly believe that the Bible is objectively and absolutely inerrant in matters of faith, morality, and religion, and in those foundational truths, namely historical realities, upon which these matters [...]
Posted in Church Events, Theology by: Mr. G
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