“. . . Patristic and Scholarly Proofs“ (284 pages; completed in November 2007; published by Lulu in November 2007; revised with new title, typesetting, slight rearrangement of the chapters, new front and back covers, and a dollar off the list price, on 28 August 2013) *** [Old title: The Church Fathers Were Catholic: Patristic Evidences for Catholicism] *** [Lulu cover design by Dave Armstrong] *** —– To purchase, go to the bottom of the page —– *** TABLE... Read more
Wouldn’t a real debate be nice for a change? You Tube image [Creative Commons license] *** (10-8-07) *** This was the immediate reason for my decision to cease attempting to debate theology with anti-Catholics any longer, in 2007. If two parties can’t even come to a common premise on fundamental definitions, no actual dialogue (let alone constructive discussion) is possible. * * * * * 1) Whereas I have tried for 12 years to engage an anti-Catholic Christian (either Protestant... Read more
(revised on 28 August 2013) *** Protestants and Catholics both claim that the early Church heritage of theology and broad consensus of the Church fathers leans more towards their own view. Protestants, from the beginning of their existence, claimed to be “reformers” of the Catholic Church; that is, they felt themselves to be hearkening back to the more pure doctrines of the early Church and the Church fathers, rather than overturning historic Catholic doctrine (what might be termed a “revolutionary”... Read more
(5-20-07; updated on 19 February 2012) ***** My publisher chose to not include the documentation for all the quotations I was asked to provide for each two-page section of my just-released book (see its book page and purchase information). This information was included in my manuscript, and so I shall provide that information here. Blue sections are continuations of quotations that were edited out of the published version, and green sections preceded existing book citations in my original manuscript: *... Read more
Four doctors of the Church: left to right: St. Augustine, Pope St. Gregory the Great, St. Jerome, and St. Ambrose (1516), by Pier Francesco Sacchi (c. 1485–1528) [pubic domain / Wikimedia Commons] ***** TABLE OF CONTENTS *** I. MY THREE BOOKS ON THE CHURCH FATHERS II. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS III. PROTESTANTISM AND THE FATHERS IV. ST. ATHANASIUS V. ST. AUGUSTINE VI. BAPTISM AND BAPTISMAL REGENERATION VII. BIBLE / TRADITION / SOLA SCRIPTURA / PERSPICUITY / RULE OF FAITH VIII.... Read more
Image by “geralt” (3-4-14) [Pixabay / CC0 public domain] *** (2-2-07) ***** The topic was first brought up at The Boar’s Head forum, with reference to the article of the same name by Edward T. Oakes, S.J. (First Things, 31 January 2007). It was then noted by Reformed writer Alastair Roberts, on his adversaria blog, and in turn cited by ReformedCatholicism.com. As I am banned from the latter site because I have protested more than once the rather (somewhat ironically)... Read more
(By Tim Drake) Dave Armstrong: July 2003. *** [This is an article written for a regular feature of the Catholic apologetics-oriented Envoy Magazine, called “Diplomatic Corps,” which highlights various Catholic apostolates and individuals doing some sort of outreach. It appeared in the spring of 2002, and was uploaded to my website on 26 June 2002.] * * * Dave Armstrong’s full-time work as a delivery man cost him several vehicles and took him throughout Oakland County, in southeast... Read more
Dave Armstrong: July 2001 *** (11-12-01) *** Introduction by webmaster Stephen Hand (Traditional Catholic Reflections): Many, many, know David Armstrong by his most comprehensive and highly regarded, award winning Catholic website (very highly recommended by TCR!); others know of his efforts to show people of all faiths the biblical and philosophical basis of the truths of the Catholic faith. Now that his first book is hitting the stands, TCR and Canonist Peter Vere asked David if he would mind doing... Read more
The giants Fafner and fasolt seize Freya. Illustration (1910) of Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), for Richard Wagner’s opera, Das Rheingold. [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] *** (1-3-07) *** drunkentune’s words will be in blue. My cited words will be in green, his cited words in purple. * * * * * You two seem to have this conversation under control. I’ll let you two have at it amongst yourselves. Very clever way to sidestep the issue. Doesn’t your dogma preclude all other contradicting faiths?... Read more
Art Deco clock over the entry doors in the lobby of the Gulf Tower in Pittsburgh; photo by David Brossard: 4 May 2013 [Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license] *** (11-30-06) *** The following exchange took place at Debunking Christianity blog, with John W. Loftus, former Church of Christ pastor and now an atheist. His words will be in blue. *** See the follow-up post, where John blew his gasket, as usual. * * * * * Is God... Read more
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