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04 Jan

Aplogetics- The defense, or explaination of a position

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 [...]

02 Dec

Humility

“We are told to accept heaven as children, not because we are to see ourself as less than we are, but because we are but children. We do not know where we are, or who we are, or right from wrong, or anything- until we realize that we know nothing above that of God’s voice. [...]

25 Nov

Personal interpretation of Scripture

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 [...]

18 Nov

Contraception- negative effects, and moral evil

Contraception and societal decay
Contraception, once accepted as evil by almost all Christians, has been largely credited with the degradation in the respect for human life, the large divorce rate, as well as problems such as the shortage of priests. It is intrinsically evil, as it contradicts natural law, by engaging in actions contrary to the [...]

18 Nov

United believers- One True Church

“ 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 [...]

16 Nov

Revelation

 “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good” (1 Thess. 5:19–21).
“11 Now I want to make it quite clear to you, brothers, about the gospel that was preached by me, that it was no human message. 12 It was not from any human being that I received [...]

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