The Destruction Of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852), by John Martin (1789-1854) [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] * * * * * We’re already being judged to some extent, I think, but mostly as the natural result of our great sin. If God truly wants to judge us, it’ll be far worse. I don’t know why He is so merciful, since the US is now the wickedest nation in the history of the earth, judged by what we know and God’s standards.... Read more
Slave market in Atlanta, Georgia in 1864. Photograph by George N. Barnard [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] *** (3-3-04) *** If we ask what was the major issue that divided the states (at least by the time of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the Constitution), it was clearly slavery. That’s why I say that this is America’s “original sin.” It was wrong and could not be justified, and the South’s greatest minds, figures, and influences (Washington, Jefferson,... Read more
Mark recently recommended mine and stated, “If you are looking for some useful apologetics material and want to help someone whose livelihood comes from serving the gospel, try these [books].” This is not the first time he has graciously recommended my work. He has a long history of it, and I would again like to express my gratitude, He has written in the past: Let me just say again what a lovely site you’ve created. Way to go! (10-3-00) If you... Read more
Christ Handing the Keys to St. Peter (c. 1482) by Pietro Perugino (1448-1523) [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] *** (9-30-03) * * * * * Jason Engwer and I have quite a dialogical history. This particular larger debate encompasses the following four exchanges, in consecutive order, each (after the first) responding to the previous paper: “50 New Testament Proofs for Petrine Primacy and the Papacy” (Dave) “51 Biblical Proofs of a Pauline Papacy and Ephesian Primacy” (Jason) “Reply to a Critique of my 50 New Testament Proofs... Read more
Christ Handing the Keys to St. Peter (c. 1482) by Pietro Perugino (1448-1523) [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] *** (3-14-02) *** Jason Engwer’s satirical reply to my 50 New Testament Proofs for Petrine Primacy and the Papacy is entitled 51 Biblical Proofs of a Pauline Papacy and Ephesian Primacy. This is my counter-reply. His words will be in blue. * * * * * . . . Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong says that the evidence “is quite strong, and is inescapably compelling by virtue of its... Read more
Image by “geralt” (10-29-12) [Pixabay / CC0 Creative Commons license] * * * The following dialogue is a continuation of my earlier interaction with Mr. O’Keefe: Are “Old” Pro-Lifers Racists & “Anti-Woman”? His words (posted on my Facebook page) will be in blue: ***** A few days ago, I wrote about a bitter division within the pro-life movement – people who defend Trump with little or no critical distance, versus a determined band of reformers. The reformers, of course, are in... Read more
The Good Samaritan, by Théodule Ribot (1823-1891) [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] * * * * * Mark Shea put up a post called, “Bp. Robert Barron on the pro-life/social justice split in the Church” (8-30-17). It consisted entirely of comments from Bishop Barron in an interview. The thing is, I completely agreed with the good bishop, even though I’m not “supposed” to, according to the splits and mutual suspicions, stereotypes, caricatures, false dichotomies, prejudices, and forced “boxes” people are habitually forced into:... Read more
Some Protestants argue that "church" means all believers and that "truth" in 1 Timothy 3:15 refers to the gospel only, not all spiritual matters. Here's the Catholic take. Read more
2017 March for Life; photograph by James McNellis (1-27-17) [Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license] ***** John Cavanaugh-O’Keefe has been involved in pro-life rescues and related groups, that block the doors of abortion clinics, in order to save lives. Indeed, he is even thought to be the founder of such pro-life sit-ins. I was heavily involved in Operation Rescue, myself, from 1988-1990. I’ve known of his name from that time. So it’s very sad to see such a man sink so low... Read more
Just Reward for the Most Satanic Pope and His Cardinals: “hanging” woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553), commissioned by Martin Luther in 1545. Luther’s accompanying text reads: “If the pope and cardinals were to receive temporal punishment on earth, their blasphemous tongues would deserve what is rightly depicted here.” * * * * * Reformed Protestant apologist, polemicist and Luther defender James Swan was recently objecting to an Anabaptist polemicist who was raving against Martin Luther on the large CARM... Read more
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