04 Jan
Definition
From a Greek term meaning- to answer.
refers to general defense, or justification of any systematic approach, system, or grouping.
Explanation of beliefs, or societal action.
Justifiaction via common grounds.
Creation, and building of common ground.
Defense of a position of the Catholic Faith, via logical argument, reason, and the communication, whether directly or figuratively- of the true sense of [...]
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24 Dec
DemocracyDefining Democracy
Demo- meaning people
cracy- referring to power.
The state of government, which claims to represent the needs of the people.
The concept of the people creating a ruler, is hardly new, nor was it subject to the Jewish, or Greek people in ancient times. Maccabees notes the Roman senate, of the then republic of Rome in Jewish history [...]
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01 Dec
Note to reader
I would firstly like to state, that the information I can put on Christ here is less than the smallest summary. All the books in the universe could not cover the smallest fraction of the Redeemer, even with our historic notes.
Definitions
Jesus
Meaning God saves, or Yahweh is Salvation.
It is the Latin translation of the [...]
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25 Nov
Defining Personal interpretation
Views and perceptions of the individual person on any matter.
Personal likes, dislikes that together with societal factors, create perceptions of certain statements.
Views of peoples and individuals as to the meaning of the message of God.
Opinions that are not infallible.
Prophesy and personal interpretation
The bible clearly states that prophesy is not the realm of personal [...]
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20 Nov
“Our Eastern Orthodox brothers are both a proof of Catholicism, in maintaining their almost mirror doctrinal and sacramental existence, and in their similarities and differences. They are also a paradox in existing.
For me, one of the greatest mysteries of Catholicism, lies in the state of the Eastern Orthodox churches. They are rightly called our separated [...]
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18 Nov
“ 20“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent [...]
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14 Nov
Authority
Definition
Power given, or taken by one over another- or due to one over another- whereby consent, reverence to knowledge, or obedience is “required”, either for membership to a group, or by the principal of justice, or by consequences rendered for non-compliance.
Influence, or domain over specific matters, within a specific jurisdiction in certain circumstance, given to [...]
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14 Nov
Feeney- a catholic priest who preached that those not within the visible church, couldn’t be covered in any circumstance by baptism of desire. Feeney was excommunicated after refusing to submit to the church. He died- having reconciled with the church, and , but never repented his incorrect view.
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His view, while supported by many quotes, disagreed [...]
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