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The dispute between Galileo and the Catholic Church - Donald DeMarco

The conflict between the Church and Galileo was not between a progressive scientist and a backward clergy, or between a blameless individual and an authoritarian Church. This paper is an attempt to examine the pertinent ideas, issues, and personalities in the Galileo affair and by trying to understand these, shed some light on what was at the very heart of the dispute between Galileo and the Catholic Church. Email This Article

The end of Anglicanism? - Father Raymond J. de Souza

Apostolicam. It’s not a word that often appears in the paper, but there it was on Tuesday as the Post printed the entire Nicene Creed in Latin, apropos of an article on sacred music. Email This Article

The Fable of 'Pope Joan' - Re. William Saunders

One of the television networks recently ran a program about Pope Joan. The television show was not very clear about whether this story was true or not. What is the Straight Answer here? Email This Article

The facts of crucifixion - Robert Gidley

This article is disturbing — there is nothing pleasant about crucifixion. However, having an understanding of crucifixion helps us understand what Jesus went through on the day of his death. This article is based on various articles written by medical doctors, including a study by the Mayo Clinic published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1989. Email This Article

The Galileo Affair - George Sim Johnston

Since the Galileo case is one of the historical bludgeons that are used to beat on the Church — the other two being the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition — it is important that Catholics understand exactly what happened between the Church and that very great scientist. A close look at the facts puts to rout almost every aspect of the reigning Galileo legend. Email This Article

The Galileo Affair - George Sim Johnston

The Galileo affair is the one stock argument used to show that science and Catholic dogma are antagonistic. While Galileo's eventual condemnation was certainly unjust a close look at the facts puts to rout almost every aspect of the reigning Galileo legend. Email This Article

The Galileo Legend - Thomas Lessl

The extent to which people are mislead by the Galileo legend first began to dawn on me several years ago when I was teaching a doctoral seminar in the history of rhetoric — my own academic field. Email This Article

The Gift of Fear - Douglas McManaman

To sweeten the harder points of the Gospel might appear more positive and inviting, but such theology is dangerous and negligent. Email This Article

The Gospel of Judas - Rev. Thomas Williams, L.C.

The National Geographic Society has announced its intentions to publish an English translation of an ancient text called The Gospel of Judas later this month. Email This Article

The Inquisition - FR. WILLIAM G. MOST

This topic is a favorite for attacking the Church. We need to remember two things: 1) Actions are not the same as teachings. 2) The abuses were much less than most people think. Email This Article

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