“The One-Minute Apologist”: Quotation Sources & Additional Contexts

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:26 am By Dave Armstrong

(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

Fathers of the Church (Index Page)

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:26 am By Dave Armstrong

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

Comments on the Question: “Are Protestants Heretical?”

Last updated on: June 2, 2017 at 5:25 pm By Dave Armstrong

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

Dave Armstrong: Catholic Apologetics’ “Socratic Evangelist”

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:26 am By Dave Armstrong

(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

Interview with a Catholic Apologist (Dave Armstrong) by Peter Vere, JCL

Last updated on: June 2, 2017 at 5:34 pm By Dave Armstrong

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

Atheist Myths: “Christianity vs. Science and Reason”

Last updated on: June 2, 2017 at 5:38 pm By Dave Armstrong

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

Is God in Time? (vs. Atheist Webmaster John W. Loftus)

Last updated on: June 2, 2017 at 5:41 pm By Dave Armstrong

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

Feedback Comments on My Writing from Non-Catholics

Last updated on: June 3, 2017 at 11:26 am By Dave Armstrong

Dave Armstrong: September 1992 ***** These comments mean a great deal to me, especially coming as they do from non-Catholics. It is my aim to be both a Catholic apologist and a committed ecumenist, working for Christian unity. Both are equally important goals. There is much material on my website which would be agreeable to non-Catholic Christians, and I always strive to present Catholic apologetics and theology in a respectful, charitable manner, which will not offend our separated brethren... Read more

Feedback Comments on My Writing From Catholics: 1997-2001

Last updated on: June 3, 2017 at 11:29 am By Dave Armstrong

Dave & Judy Armstrong in February 1997: the month I began my website, Biblical Evidence for Catholicism ***** I want to thank from the bottom of my heart everyone below who was kind enough to write to me and compliment my work. I am very humbled by this, and thankful for the privilege of playing a small part in spreading the word of the Gospel and the Catholic Church. Soli Deo Gloria! Dave Armstrong [see Part Two: 2002 to the... Read more

Philosophy, Science & Christianity (Index Page)

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:26 am By Dave Armstrong

Engraving of the great Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) by G. J. Stodart from a photograph by Fergus of Greenock. Maxwell was a devout Presbyterian, and formulated the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation, bringing together for the first time electricity, magnetism, and light as manifestations of the same phenomenon. His discoveries helped usher in the era of modern physics, laying the foundation for such fields as special relativity and quantum mechanics. His contributions to the science are considered by many to... Read more

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