This article is not about contrasting religions or belief systems per se; the article compares the authority or the basis for two belief systems. And that origin is what produces different results and what is ultimately believed. Roman Catholicism has…
Whatever the differences between Roman Catholics and Biblical Christians, there are significant tenets to which they agree. One of these issues is Abortion; both believe that human life begins at conception and that abortion is murder. This is a hot…
One of my childhood memories was the daily family ritual of praying for the rosary. Apparently, Pope Paul VI thought the concept of a family rosary hour was a great idea. Great? It was absolute torture for a 14-year-old boy.…
Of all the beliefs to which Biblical Christians and Roman Catholics agree, there are areas to which they disagree. The sacraments are one of those areas. Roman Catholics believe in seven, while Biblical Christians believe in two. Roman Catholics believe…
I’m still haunted by the memories of how the nuns taught us about heaven and hell in parochial school. The curriculum must have been part of “Nunery Teaching 101,” and it went along these lines: the teacher drew a circle…
As a freshman, I attended Regis Jesuit High School in Denver, which was a Catholic, all-boys affair. Although I don’t really remember much of that time, one teacher still haunts my memory. He taught American History, and although I can’t…
We live with an “earn it” mentality. Examples are everywhere, as quotes from various writers and influencers illustrate: Today you have 100% of your life left. Go out and earn it. Remember, you don’t deserve anything in life – you…
From the Patron Saint of Animal rights activists – Saint Francis of Assisi; to Arms Dealers – Saint John the Evangelist; to Zoologists – Saint Albertus Magnus, there may be a saint for almost any need. Wikipedia even publishes a…
The Bible is explicit – Satan is a murderer and a liar. In John 8:44, Christ warns the Pharisees, “You are of your father the devil…He was a murderer from the beginning…[and]…he is a liar and the father of lies.”…
Personalities form at a very young age. Here, a relentless determination is already front and center. This is one determined little boy. Just click on any image for proof.
