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The Islamic Dilemma Simple Flow chart
The Islamic Dilemma: Interactive Walkthrough The Islamic Dilemma: Interactive Walkthrough This interactive HTML page guides you through the “Islamic Dilemma” (also known as the Quranic Dilemma), a logical argument from Christian apologetics challenging Islamic claims about the Bible. It includes points, counterpoints, and refutations. Interact by making choices, clicking to reveal refutations, and testing your […]
Debate Dynamics: How Faith, Logic, and Scripture Collide in Godlogic’s Dialogue with a Muslim Thinker
When faith and critical thinking collide, it’s not just about winning a debate—it’s about opening doors to deeper truth. Godlogic’s approach shows how persistence, honest questions, and appeals to reason can challenge even the strongest convictions, reminding readers that every theology must withstand close scrutiny.
Beyond the Verse: What Protestants and Catholics Overlook About the Bible’s Origins
You’ll never look at a Bible’s table of contents the same way again: Protestants and Catholics alike accept things about the Bible that aren’t written in scripture. For Catholics, that’s no scandal—tradition and Church authority are part of the story. If you’re ever hit with a “show-me-a-verse” challenge, remember: sometimes the answer isn’t in a verse at all.
Reading Between the Lines: Paul’s Allegory of Hagar and Sarah in Galatians 4
Paul’s allegory in Galatians 4 isn’t just a quirky scriptural moment—it’s a radical reimagining of spiritual family, law, and faith. He invites believers to step into a story not just as readers but as living participants, children of promise, and citizens of a heavenly Jerusalem. Let these insights be both a challenge and a comfort on your journey.
Transform Your OCIA Experience with These Beginner Catholic Books
These are the very books I use and recommend! You are starting a meaningful journey through OCIA, and the right books can speed your understanding, deepen your faith, and make parish conversations less intimidating. These selections focus on clarity, trustworthy teaching, and practical help for new Catholics, so you can feel prepared for Mass, confident […]
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Bartimaeus: “How Poor Was He?”
This Sunday’s reading came from Mark 10, and it told about Bartimaeus. This story always reminded me of that famous comedic shtick: “I once knew a man who was so poor,” to which an audience member would yell out, “how poor was he?!” In the cause of poor Bartimaeus, it seems he was so poor […]
The Martyrdom That Inspired Centuries: Polycarp’s Enduring Wisdom
Introduction “Eighty-six years I have served him, and he has done me no wrong. How then can I blaspheme my King and my Savior?” These words, spoken by an elderly bishop facing death, would become one of history’s most powerful declarations of faith. Tonight, as you settle into rest, breathe slowly and imagine this old […]
Vegans for Food Equality
Here’s a great piece which underscores the very notion of the redefinition of things once commonly held (with a hat tip to Mark Shea). VEGANS FOR FOOD EQUALITY Inspired by the success of Catholics for Marriage Equality, a new group has formed: Vegans for Food Equality. Here is what they say: After generations of silence, […]
A Question about Marriage
[pullquote] The question: Hi, I am researching the topic of marriage according to the scriptures. My question is: What constitutes marriage? Before you answer I want you to know that I am aware of how this question is not easy to answer. I have been researching it for days now and still have not been able […]
“Hallowed Be Thy Name”: Reverence and Respect for God’s Name
I’ll establish some light-hearted context by noting a few of my pet peeves with grammar and punctuation. 1) I can’t stand when people mix “your” and “you’re” up. 2) If you want to make something plural, even if it’s an acronym, you DON’T put an apostrophe, i.e., you wouldn’t write “We should go get a few beer’s tonight.” […]