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How to Spot and Counter the Ambiguity Fallacy
In our world of argumentation and reasoning, clarity and precision are of vital importance. However, many times, apologists use ambiguous terms to argue points. To do this, they often employ the ambiguity fallacy. Ambiguity fallacies exploit the vagueness or equivocal nature of language, resulting in flawed reasoning and invalid inferences.
Here’s an example of this fallacy that a pro-choice person might make: “Abortion is a personal choice. No one should be able to dictate what a w
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Sep 18th 2025
Baptism: Because St. Paul Says So
There aren’t too many passages where Paul speaks about baptism. However, in the passages where he does mention it, his theology is profound and worth unpacking. The two passages that we will look at, respectively, are 1 Corinthians 12:13 and Romans 6:3-4, 7, 17-18, the passage from Romans 6 being the clearest and strongest text.
1 Corinthians 12:13
Let’s start with 1 Corinthians 12:13, where Paul writes, “For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body.” The “
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Sep 9th 2025
How to Spot Logical Fallacies
Most people have encountered logical fallacies. The average person could likely name a couple but would struggle to articulate a comprehensive definition or explanation.
Regrettably, logical fallacies factor prominently in the ongoing debates between Catholics and Protestants, to the point where we might wonder if Protestants are exploiting Catholics’ lack of in-depth knowledge regarding this topic. However, with a firm grasp of how logical fallacies function, Catholics defending the Fait
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Sep 2nd 2025
Baptism Now Saves You: Because Jesus Says So
When it comes to biblical support for the belief in baptismal regeneration, there’s no better place to start than with Jesus himself. John 3:3-5, commonly known as the “Born Again” discourse, is the key passage for Jesus’ revelation of baptismal regeneration. Here’s the text:
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second t
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Aug 12th 2025
Know the Full and Balanced Gospel
Do you know the gospel?
If you had to sum up the gospel in just a few words, could you?
Could you get in an elevator with someone and communicate the gist of the good news of Jesus Christ in the time it took to reach your floor?
The pace of modern life is intense, and this pace brings with it a ruthless pressure to communicate quickly, to get to the point. People are rushed. The world is rushed. We are anxious not to abuse other people’s time. And we know that people today rapidly filter
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Aug 5th 2025