279 results for 'The Protestant's Dilemma'

Advent Apologetics: How Can Christians Reclaim Their Seasons and Feasts From Secularists? (Post)

One constructive approach would be to enter more fully into the celebrations ourselves and, by our example, invite secularists to consider the sacred meaning of the Christian seasons they celebrate wi

America's Original Sin(Post)

In August 1619, a slave ship captained by Manuel Mendes da Cunha carried 350 Africans toward Vera Cruz, New Spain. Before it arrived, Captain Cunha’s ship was attacked and robbed by an English corsair

Three Joyful Truths About Purgatory(Post)

In a tiny little church on the banks of the Tiber, called the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Patri (also known as the Church of the Sacred Heart of Suffrage), there’s a most curious collection

Who Can Receive Baptism? Considering Special Cases(Post)

When it comes to the practice of baptism, questions arise as to who can receive it. At first glance, such questions might seem a bit pedantic, something only for theological nerds. But as we’ll see,

Is America About to Make a Huge Mistake?(Post)

We’re heading into an election year, and if you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve no doubt been hearing a word that’s somewhat surprising.That word is socialism, and it’s being endorsed by

Exposing the New Relativism(Post)

The Rise and Shift of Relativism For many years, in apologetic circles, refuting relativism was the craze. Relativism had become such a common and dangerous part of the modern cultural landscape. “Yo

Should We Expect a Rapture?(Post)

Examining End Times Beliefs: A Scriptural Perspective If the news we watch every day, and the social media we follow is true, the end times must be just around the corner, right? What does Scripture

Advent Apologetics: What Does Scripture Teach us About Private Revelation? (Post)

Scripture gives us many passages that call us to reflect on the role of the supernatural in our lives of faith. St. Paul encourages us to be open to the supernatural when he reminds us, “Do not quench

Not a Denomination(Post)

In 1964, Pope Paul VI issued the Second Vatican Council’s “Decree on Ecumenism,” called Unitatis Redintegratio, which translates from Latin as “The Restoration of Unity.” Right there, we see tha

The Return of Socialism(Post)

In 2019, 43 percent of Americans consider socialism to be a “good thing” and millennials are some of its strongest supporters.Magazines such as Teen Vogue even run articles like “Everything You Shoul

The Synthesis of All Heresies(Post)

Navigating Disagreements Among Catholics “Trent, can you respond to what this Catholic said online? It’s just really confusing.” Normally, I don’t like to nitpick other Catholics, even if I don’t

Mary's Virginity(Post)

Early Christians are a wonderful example of the unity for which Christ prayed at the Last Supper: And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and th