Taylor Marshall’s Whopper: Pope Francis Denies Hellfire?

Last updated on: June 7, 2019 at 11:29 am By Dave Armstrong

The following false statement occurs in Taylor Marshall’s book, Infiltration (chapter 31): Pope Francis’s Amoris laetitia sparked considerable criticism for stating “No one can be condemned forever, because that is not the logic of the Gospel! Here I am not speaking only of the divorced and remarried, but of everyone, in whatever situation they find themselves.” The statement entails that hell is not eternal — a doctrine taught by Giordano Bruno, whose statue had been erected in Rome just a century... Read more

Various Thoughts on Salvation “Outside” the Church

Last updated on: June 6, 2019 at 1:21 pm By Dave Armstrong

Part of my job is to convince Protestants that the fullness of Christian faith and the apostolic deposit resides uniquely in the Catholic Church. The more a Protestant knows about this, the more responsible he or she will be to make a decision pro or con. Only God can finally determine if this is willful rebellion or invincible ignorance, and who will be saved or not. Human beings simply don’t have that knowledge. It’s not our “game,” to figure out... Read more

Dialogue: Do Vatican II & Ecumenism Discourage Converts?

Last updated on: June 6, 2019 at 12:40 pm By Dave Armstrong

[based on an actual dialogue that occurred in September 2009. My opponent’s words were accurately paraphrased, italicized, and in blue] ***** We have observed several Baptists come into the Church, as a result of the Tridentine Mass. They had been to Novus Ordo Masses and RCIA for a time, and were utterly disenchanted by them. But they are very impressed by the Tridentine Mass and the Roman Catechism of Trent. They were drawn (by the grace of God) into the... Read more

Taylor Marshall & Vatican II: Fer or Agin? (Alternate Universes)

Last updated on: June 5, 2019 at 11:50 am By Dave Armstrong

I’ve been asking the following (in public, on public threads) to three or four people: all of whom deny that Taylor Marshall is “against” Vatican II. Out of charity, I won’t name them. Thus far, no answers (this has become standard modus operandi among Taylor Marshall fans, and he himself: either ignore any critical opinion of his reactionary views, mock, or both). If anyone actually attempts a cogent, rational reply, readers may be assured that I will post it here,... Read more

Have I Claimed that Taylor Marshall is Literally an Anglican?

Last updated on: June 5, 2019 at 11:13 am By Dave Armstrong

This exchange occurred on a public Facebook page. The words of David M Williams will be in blue; those of my longtime Facebook friend Susan Loniewski in green. ***** An unhinged and absolutely uncharitable hit piece disguised as a book review. Sharing this kind of slander around is low. [referring to my Amazon review of Infiltration] Dave never does an uncharitable hit piece. Or slander. Perhaps you should take a moment and actually address what he says. The title of one of... Read more

John Paul II Kissing the Koran: Dialogue with Traditionalists

Last updated on: November 22, 2021 at 1:58 pm By Dave Armstrong

From my 2012 book, Mass Movements: Radical Catholic Reactionaries, the New Mass, and Ecumenism , [follow the link for book and purchase information; only $2.99 as an e-book), pp. 135-153. ***** [based on real dialogues; my opponents’ words are accurately paraphrased and italicized, and in blue. Some are radical Catholic reactionaries, some not] New Introduction (6-2-19) This incident, which occurred on 14 May 1999, when Pope St. John Paul II received some Muslim dignitaries, greatly scandalized the traditionalists of that time, the... Read more

Abridged Amazon Review of Taylor Marshall’s “Infiltration”

Last updated on: June 23, 2019 at 1:47 pm By Dave Armstrong

[my much longer critical review of Infiltration on the Amazon book page, has been removed (as of 6-19-19). It was, for over two weeks, listed as the “top review” and the first one listed of over 1000, and also the “top critical review.” It had more than 250 “helpful” votes: more than any other review. It can be read on my blog: My (Censored) Amazon Review of Dr. Marshall’s Infiltration] ***** Ironically, in 2013, Taylor Marshall defined “radical traditionalists” almost exactly the way... Read more

Taylor Marshall “Refutes” My Criticism (Filthy Lucre Explains All)

Last updated on: June 3, 2019 at 1:00 pm By Dave Armstrong

From his Facebook page: Daniel Harrigan: Dr. Taylor Marshall, what about those who say you reject Vatican II and the last few Popes?? Dave Armstrong thinks you are doing that and he wrote about it in an opinion piece online. I admire you greatly and want your take on it. God bless you and your family. I just want to know what Dr. Marshall has to say to Dave. He’s been writing a lot about it the last week and... Read more

Debate on Taylor Marshall: Sensible Traditionalist or Reactionary?

Last updated on: June 5, 2019 at 10:23 pm By Dave Armstrong

A very articulate and capable Facebook friend started asking me questions on my Facebook page about this presently “raging” controversy. He asked to be anonymous on my blog (for legitimate reasons) and so I am complying with that. His words will be in blue. For necessary background (to properly understand what is being debated), see the papers: Reactionary Infiltration of Taylor Marshall’s Book, Infiltration [5-30-19] * Dialogue on My Criticism of Reactionary Taylor Marshall [5-31-19] * Taylor Marshall Adopts Anglican Ecclesiology with Infiltration [6-1-19]... Read more

Taylor Marshall Adopts Anglican Ecclesiology with “Infiltration”

Last updated on: June 5, 2019 at 10:19 pm By Dave Armstrong

See my previous articles on this book (especially the first), for necessary background: Reactionary Infiltration of Taylor Marshall’s Book, Infiltration [5-30-19] * Anti-Vatican II Hysteria in Taylor Marshall’s Book Fan Club [5-30-19] * Dialogue on My Criticism of Reactionary Taylor Marshall [5-31-19] * ***** Dr. Marshall was an Anglican priest prior to 2006. As would have been the case then, once again he (ultimately) accepts neither the authority of popes nor of ecumenical councils, if they happen to clash with his own preconceived views.... Read more