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Q & A Regarding the Catholic Church |
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| Essays regarding Catholic Doctrine and Beliefs | |
| A General Outline of Catholic Belief - the basics - our statements on Salvation, the Commandments, the chief laws of the Church | A brief History of the Bible - Where did the Bible come from, and who decided what books belonged in it? And why are Catholic and Protestant Bibles different? |
| Why don't Catholics call themselves "Christians"? - You always say you're "Catholic", why not just say "Christian"? | Do Catholics Read the Bible? - You won't see a Catholic walking into church carrying a Bible - why? Are they allowed to read the Bible? |
| Alternatives and Choices - Not your typical pro-life page - Mostly resources - with many links for women experiencing crisis pregnancies, basic "what's it all about" abortion information, and support and resources for women who have had abortions. Also links to pro-life organizations and an article from the US Catholic Bishops. | Contraception and the Catholic Church - Why is the Catholic Church so against artificial contraception? What's the logic behind that? |
| Infant Baptism, what is that all about? - Why do Catholics baptize babies? | Does Baptism Equal Redemption? |
| What exactly is "Confirmation"? | Did Jesus have brothers and sisters? What does the Catholic Church say about that? |
| Inspiration vs Authority - How do you know the Bible is inspired? | Annulment Explained - What is annulment? Why don't Catholics just get a divorce? |
| What is RCIA? - You've asked some questions and spoken with the local parish, and now they are telling you to take "RCIA" - what is that all about? | One
True Church - Do Catholics really pray for the conversions of other
Christians to Catholicism? Why? What do they mean when they say they are
the True Church?
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| Thoughts, Essays and Personal Opinions | |
| Understanding the Catholic Devotion to Mary - Do Catholics "worship" Mary? | The Mysteries of the Rosary - A description and devotional page regarding the Sacred Mysteries of the Rosary |
| Are You Pro-Life? - Really? Have you thought it through all the way? | Abstinence is NOT "just" a religious question - A personal opinion |
| Explaining things - Some of my thoughts about the Holocaust and children, and what we can all do about such things. | A Few Random Thoughts About Judas - Definitely a personal opinion! |
| Prayer in School? - A bit of a rant of mine... but not what you'd expect! | Laws of the Land - Some thoughts on the sanctity of all life, and following secular leadership, and the role of the Christian in government. |
| Evolution Without Darwin - Do Catholics really believe in Evolution? Is it really "science versus religion"? No, not really... | The Apostles Creed vs Gnosticism - Why was the Apostles Creed written? Does it really say Christ descended into Hell? |
| My Son's Angel - Some say the "age of miracles" is long over. I disagree! We experienced one! | Thoughts on the Feast of Pentecost - Light from Heaven in the middle of a mundane day. |
| Forgiveness - It can be so hard. Why? | Thoughts About Walking on Water - What was Peter thinking when he climbed out of that boat? |
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