This post will begin a series of defenses and explanations of the Catholic beliefs as it pertains to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since many non-Catholics cite Marian doctrines as their primary objection to Catholicism, it’s best to proceed carefully, step by step, through these doctrines, providing the theological and scriptural basis for each belief while…
Category: Apologetics
Jesus Never Commanded…
I came across a post by Keith Foskey on Facebook. I’m somewhat a fan of his social media presence because he’s a funny guy. We obviously disagree doctrinally, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying his antics or occasionally learning something. However, posts like this, even if they come from a seemingly genuine person, are…
Is God the Cause of the Evil in the World?
“No wise man is the cause of another man becoming worse. Now God surpasses all men in wisdom. Much less, therefore, is God the cause of man becoming worse; and when He is said to be the cause of a thing, He is said to will it.” — Saint Augustine One of my favorite things…
Is Priestly Celibacy a “doctrine of demons?”
The Objection A common objection to the Catholic discipline of priestly celibacy comes from 1 Timothy 4:1-3, which states: “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a…
Who is the liar?
Memes like this occasionally surface, often posted by individuals who misunderstand the Catholic faith. I believe it’s important to equip fellow Catholics with the knowledge to respond to such content when they encounter it online. Today, we’ll address a meme about Mary’s sinlessness. The meme, titled “Who is the liar?”, claims that if Mary was…