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Home: Core Subjects: Apologetics: LINKS_PAGE Core Subjects: Apologetics: LINKS_PAGEArticles:C.S. Lewis: The Problem of Pain - JACEK BACZThe existence of suffering in a world created by a good and almighty God—“the problem of pain”—is a fundamental theological dilemma, and perhaps the most serious objection to the Christian religion. Read more... Call No Man Father: Understanding Matthew 23:9 - Philip GrayWhy do Catholics call priests “father,” when Jesus says “call no man your father on earth” (Mt. 23:9)? Read more... Can Beauty Save the World? - Donald DeMarcoSt. Thomas Aquinas did not bequeath to the world extensive treatises on the topic of beauty. Read more... Can Outsiders Be Insiders? - Fr. Peter StravinskasWhat does the Catholic Church mean by its doctrine "Outside the Church There Is No Salvation"? Does this mean that non-Catholics can't be saved? What's the official Catholic teaching, past and present, about the Church's mission to evangelize non-Catholics and bring them into eternal life in Christ? A noted theologian answers these and other crucial questions. Read more... Can we be good without God? - J. BudziszewskiNow the question “Can we be good without God?” may be taken in two different ways. One way focuses on knowledge, the other on action; one takes the question as meaning “Can we ‘know’ what’s good without ‘knowing’ God?”, the other takes it as meaning “Can we ‘do’ what’s good without ‘following’ God?” Let’s consider both. Read more... Can We Be Saints? - Frank DuffFrank Duff, founder of the Legion of Mary, wrote his first pamphlet Can We Be Saints? in 1916. In it he expresses his conviction that all without exception are called to be saints and that though the Catholic faith sainthood is possible for everyone. Read more... Can we be sure of anything? - Charles E. Rice"We cannot be sure of anything!" "Are you sure of that?" "Of course I'm sure!" Read more... Can we prove that God exists? - Charles E. RiceAs a full consideration of the proofs from reason for the existence of God will indicate, belief in God is fully reasonable. Even more, it is wholly unreasonable not to believe in God. Read more... Can You Prove God Exists? - Peter KreeftBefore we answer this question, we must distinguish five questions that are often confused. Read more... Can You Prove That God Exists? - Peter KreeftDesign proves a designer. And nature is full of design. Therefore there must be a Designer behind it all. Read more... Catholicism and Fundamentalism — Food for the Mind - KARL KEATINGKeating's book provides an impressively researched and eminently readable defense of Catholicism against the critical attacks of fundamentalists. Read more... Catholicism and Fundamentalism — The Eucharist - KARL KEATINGAfter establishing the biblical basis of the early Church’s belief in the real presence Keating goes on to answer all the main objections of fundamentalists to the Holy Eucharist. Read more... Catholicism: Not Ideology - George J. MarlinSomeone recently accused me of being a "Catholic ideologue" in a political discussion. My opponent was dumbfounded when I told him his claim was an "oxymoron." Read more... Catholicism: What else is there? - James V. Schall, S.J.For born Catholics, familiarity with their faith can produce an inattentiveness to its inner coherence and its transcendent meaning. Read more... Catholics vs. Evangelicals - MARY JO ANDERSONThere is a Catholic crisis among evangelicals. Some evangelicals believe their brethren should be converting Catholics, not collaborating with them. Read more... Catholics, Protestants, and History - Marty RothwellCatholicism, not Protestantism, represents the faith of the early church. Read more... Celibacy and the Priesthood - Catholic AnswersFundamentalist attacks on priestly celibacy come in a number of different forms -- not all compatible with one another. There is almost no other subject about which so many different confusions exist. Read more... Celibacy in the Priesthood - Fr. William SaundersLately, there has been so much talk about whether or not priests should get married. Why does the Church mandate that priests be celibate? Read more... Changing the priesthood’s culture - Father Raymond J. de SouzaOn Tuesday, the local archbishop responded to the global firestorm set off by his local newspaper. Read more... Chapter One - Peter H. Burnett"His (Burnett's) work is a tour de force, and stands as a worthy predecessor to many fine works of Catholic apologetics being authored by lay people of our time." - Cardinal William J. Levada Read more... Chilling with Jesus - Douglas McManamanOne of my grade ten students recently asked me: "Why doesn't Jesus come down once in a while and just, you know, chill with us?" The class found this very amusing. Read more... Christian hope versus pagan fatalism - Father George W. RutlerWithout Christ, culture lapses into the old paganism, blaming "bad luck" or "karma." Read more... Christianity's Reluctant Convert - Michael CorenAs Prince Caspian rides onto the big screen this May there is a genuine danger that his creator, C.S. Lewis, might be left behind in a trail of over-priced popcorn. Read more... Church Has Always Condemned Abortion - Fr. William SaundersI had an argument with a friend about the Church’s teaching on abortion. She said that the Church was not against abortion until the 20th century; I said that the Church has always been against abortion. Am I right, and if so, what evidence is there to give to my friend? Read more... Come on a Guilt Trip With Us - Mark LoweryToo Much? Too Little? What’s the right amount of guilt? Read more... Pages: [<<] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... [>>] Related Categories:Pages Updated On: Mon Feb 06 2012 - 23:17:41
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