15 “Roman Catholic” Views of C. S. Lewis

Last updated on: May 20, 2025 at 7:17 pm By Dave Armstrong

Summary: C. S. Lewis is celebrated by Protestants as a Christian champion—but what if many of his actual beliefs sounded more Catholic than Evangelical? I survey fifteen such beliefs. In this powerful episode, Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong unveils 15 jaw-dropping views held by Lewis that would scandalize many modern Protestants—from his belief in purgatory, prayer for the dead, and confession to a priest, to his rejection of theological liberalism and same-sex unions. Quoting Lewis directly and citing his own letters... Read more

Scientific Search for the Garden of Eden (Transcript)

Last updated on: May 19, 2025 at 4:38 pm By Dave Armstrong

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This is the transcript for the seven-minute documentary, Science & the Search for the Garden of Eden (5-10-25), by myself and Kenny Burchard (artwork and production) on our YouTube channel, Lux Veritatis (commenced on 5-1-25). Please visit and subscribe, comment, like, and share. We’re just getting started, and have big, big plans! Our documentary video, C. S. Lewis On Why He Never Became a Catholic [7 minutes, 5-12-25] has pretty much gone viral, with now 70,522 views in just... Read more

C. S. Lewis On Why He Never Became a Catholic

Last updated on: May 12, 2025 at 8:20 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: VIDEO: I make my best guess as to why Anglican apologist C. S. Lewis never became a Catholic. He was ecumenical & didn’t discuss it much, but was also a true-blue Protestant. Why didn’t C.S. Lewis ever become Catholic? He believed in purgatory, the invocation of saints, and the development of doctrine. He admired Chesterton, loved Tolkien, and shared many convictions with Rome—so what held him back? In this compelling documentary-style video, Catholic author and apologist Dave Armstrong... Read more

Science & the Search for the Garden of Eden

Last updated on: May 12, 2025 at 8:22 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: VIDEO: Where was the Garden of Eden located? Is it just myth or a real place in real history? Science, ancient geography, and Genesis provide great clues to help us find it. Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong digs deep into Genesis 2:10–14 and science in order to investigate one of the Bible’s most intriguing mysteries. Using satellite imagery, archaeological findings, and linguistic evidence, Armstrong takes you on a riveting journey through the Tigris, Euphrates, and two lesser-known rivers—the Pishon... Read more

Was Martin Luther an Extreme “Faith Alone” Antinomian?

Last updated on: May 10, 2025 at 5:34 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: While rejecting works-based salvation, Martin Luther passionately affirmed that genuine faith must produce good works, and he fiercely opposed the heresy of antinomianism. Was Martin Luther an antinomian who believed Christians could sin freely without consequence? In this myth-busting exposé, Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong uncovers what Luther actually taught about faith and works—and it’s not what many Catholics (or Protestants) assume. With precise citations from Luther’s Large Catechism, Smalcald Articles, and more, Dave reveals ten powerful quotes proving... Read more

Luther & the Myth of a Supposed Catholic Ban of the Bible

Last updated on: May 10, 2025 at 5:35 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: One of the more curious beliefs of Luther (among many) is his insistence that the Bible was essentially “buried” or hidden prior to his revolt. It ain’t true, as I thoroughly prove. Did the Catholic Church really try to keep the Bible from the people before the time of Martin Luther? In this powerful and thoroughly documented episode, Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong tackles one of the most persistent myths of Protestant history: that the Church opposed Scripture, suppressed... Read more

Martin Luther’s Belief in Mary’s Immaculate Conception

Last updated on: May 10, 2025 at 5:36 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: Many Lutheran scholars say that Luther always held to Mary’s immaculate conception. I think he eventually held that her purification occurred at Jesus’ conception, not her own. Did Martin Luther believe in the Immaculate Conception of Mary? Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong dives into this controversial and often misunderstood topic in Part 5 of his 7-part series on Luther. Drawing from the writings of prominent Lutheran scholars and Luther’s own words, Dave explores whether the Reformer’s view aligned fully... Read more

Civil War Chaos: Luther vs. Other Protestant Leaders, Etc.

Last updated on: May 10, 2025 at 5:36 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: The Protestant Revolt from its inception was a chaotic mess of mutually anathematizing, ever-warring factions: initiated by Luther’s principle of private judgment & sola Scriptura. * Dive into Part 4 of Dave Armstrong’s explosive series on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation! Discover the jaw-dropping truth about the bitter rivalries and fiery conflicts that tore apart the early Protestant leaders after Luther’s 95 Theses in 1517. Far from the promised unity and harmony, reformers like Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin,... Read more

The MYTH of Luther’s “Snow Covered Dung Hills” + a Theory

Last updated on: May 10, 2025 at 5:37 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: My theory about a Calvinist origin of this supposed mysterious “quotation” from Luther remains speculative and hypothetical. But I haven’t found a better explanation thus far. Uncover the truth behind the famous “snow-covered dunghill” saying attributed to Martin Luther, the founder of Protestantism. In this captivating video, Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong dives deep into Luther’s writings, biblical references, and historical sources to investigate whether this iconic phrase is fact or myth. With expert analysis, Armstrong explores Luther’s Works,... Read more

Did Pope Francis Succeed St. Peter? Reply to Steve Ray

Last updated on: May 3, 2025 at 7:15 pm By Dave Armstrong

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My good and esteemed friend and apologist-colleague and fellow Michigander Steve Ray wrote in a public Facebook post (2 May 2025): “We don’t need a successor of Pope Francis; we need a successor [of] St. Peter.” Then in the combox, he wrote, “Oh, I’m very clear. There’s a deeper meaning than the surface text. Think about it.” After thirteen hours, this post has received 706 likes and 34 shares (sadly, par for the course for this sort of thing).... Read more