Protestant & Catholic Holiness, Miracles, & Reform

Catholics don’t deny at all that Protestants can and do have miracles in their midst. Personally, my wife and I both feel that we were healed as Protestants, from her severe pains of scoliosis, and serious depression in my case. I noted many miracles in the Wesleyan revivals, as I was compiling my book of […]

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“Why Convince Protestants to Become Catholics?”

This is an exchange I had with a woman (presumably Protestant) — words in blue –, who was objecting to my dialogue on baptism (incidentally, the Protestant in that dialogue from 2002 recently became a Catholic). ***** It is important to share the fullness of Christian truth (as we Catholics believe it to be), so […]

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Suggested View on Bible Prophecy & Eschatology

1) There are many Christian views on eschatology, so that no one perspective can be very dogmatic about it, in my opinion. 2) There will be an end times and a Day of the Lord / Judgment Day at some point in history (we know that), and it could possibly be soon. 3) But as […]

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Our Prayers and Souls Ending Up in Heaven or Hell

Everyone who goes to hell has had every chance to repent. God gives grace enough to all for them to repent, but some (many, apparently) choose not to. It’s their fault in the end. Prayer and penance and love assuredly help them along the road, but ultimately each individual decides and each stands before God, […]

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Bible on Bodily Mortification for the Sake of Others

The well-known Protestant reference work, New Bible Dictionary (edited by J. D. Douglas, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1962, “Sackcloth,” p. 1112), describes biblical sackcloth: A coarse cloth . . . usually made of goat’s hair . . . Sackcloth was worn as a sign of mourning for the dead . . . […]

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Radically Unbiblical Protestant “Quest for Uncertainty”

Far too many Protestants make such a big stinking deal about how Catholics like to have “certainty” and how silly and foolish — almost “infantile” — that supposedly is (as if it were some foreign concept in Scripture). It’s not at all! One anti-Catholic tonight even ridiculously compared this to being nearly mentally ill, or […]

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Catholic “Both/And” vs. Protestant “Either/Or” Dichotomies

This topic is tough to concisely explain, as with all “large and lumpy” issues or inquiries. In a nutshell, I would say that there are big differences in the two approaches to Christianity and the Christian life. Bear in mind, first of all, that whenever one is talking about “Protestantism,” one must necessarily generalize, and […]

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The Revised Fundamentalist Baptist Version (RFBV)

Bishop “Dr.” [???] James White had fun on his blog (5-18-04), with his “New Reformed Catholic Translation” (NRCT), directed towards his fellow Reformed Protestants who don’t follow his anti-Catholic line and unbiblical antipathy to sacramentalism and Church history. As a lover of satire myself, I could hardly resist presenting bits of a new translation I […]

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Exclusive Empirical Epistemology?: Dialogue w Atheist

“Explicit_Atheist” came onto my blog, commenting underneath my article, Miracles, Materialism, & Premises: Dialogue w Atheist. I replied. His words will be in blue. ***** Empiricism is grounded in the historical record of success versus failure. Science relies on empirical methods because they are the only methods that have been successful. I didn’t claim that this […]

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Dialogue: Bad Fathers as a Prime Cause of Atheism

with Deacon Steven D. Greydanus (words in blue) [sarcastic]  Teach your children that all atheists are atheists because they hate God and Christians and besides they had a bad relationship with their father. The bad father —> atheist argument cannot be dismissed so easily, as there is a lot of historical evidence for it, that I […]

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Atheist Desire for Amazing Divine Miracles / Incorruptibles

This exchange occurred with my (former evangelical) atheist friend Jon Curry, in a Facebook combox for my post, Atheists, Miracles, & the Problem of Evil: Contradictions. His words will be in blue. ***** I wouldn’t say miracles are contrary to science. Science is just a method by which we evaluate hypotheses. No miracle has yet been […]

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Dialogue: Does the Bible Teach Limited Atonement?

“SolusChristus”: a Calvinist, responded underneath my blog article, 25 Biblical Passages Against Limited Atonement. His words will be in blue. ***** Many of these are not even support for universal atonement, but actually support Monergism (or Calvinism) such as the first one Luke 19:10 Christ has come to seek and save that which is lost. […]

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Atheist Demands for a Miracle to “Prove” God (Dialogue)

This is a discussion with Gavin G. Young, who recently wrote of himself:  “I am an ex-Christian. I am now an atheist and scientific naturalist and in most respects I am also now a secular humanist.” It originated in the blog combox of my paper, Atheists, Miracles, & the Problem of Evil: Contradictions. ***** When atheists […]

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Miracles & Scientific Method: Dialogue with Atheist

“Anthrotheist” (words in blue below) responded to my paper, Miracles, Materialism, & Premises: Dialogue w Atheist. This continues our discussion. He has been perfectly congenial and a worthy dialogue partner for at least eight months now. ***** It occurs to me, after taking some time to think about your responses, that I had missed a critical […]

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Contraception, Natural Law, & the Analogy to Nutrition

This reply to atheist Anthrotheist took place in the combox of my post, Miracles, Materialism, & Premises: Dialogue w Atheist. His words will be in blue. I collected four examples of my use of this analogy in past writings of mine (along with another observation by my friend, Al Kresta). There is considerable repetition, but we […]

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Catholic Sex Scandal & Homosexuality: Reply to Atheist

This is an exchange with my frequent atheist debating partner, Anthrotheist. It began in the posted dialogue, Miracles, Materialism, & Premises: Dialogue w Atheist, and I will reproduce the relevant end portion of that here. Then it continued in the combox. His words will be in blue. ***** One example that I have noticed is how […]

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Atheists, Miracles, & the Problem of Evil: Contradictions

If God were to prevent every instance of suffering, He would have to eliminate (it seems to me) both 1) human free will and 2) the laws of science. The first would turn us into robots, which is hardly a desirable outcome. The second would lead to chaos and an inability to do science. This […]

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Miracles, Materialism, & Premises: Dialogue w Atheist

“Anthrotheist” responded to my paper, Scripture, Science, Genesis, & Evolutionary Theory: Mini-Dialogue with an Atheist, which was a discussion with him. He has been perfectly congenial and a worthy dialogue partner for at least eight months now (I have seven dialogues with him posted on my Atheism page): thus proving that atheist-Christian dialogue is entirely possible, if […]

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Ridiculously Politicized and Preachy Awards Shows

I refuse to watch any awards shows at all; I haven’t for years now. And I don’t because it is an insult to my intelligence. I’m not there to hear some actor’s political views, but to see excellence in the arts rewarded. I already know 98% of ’em are liberal clones and groupthinkers. I don’t need […]

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Compassionate Liberals & the “Little” & “Littlest” Guys

In my opinion, liberalism ceased to be liberalism (in the very best sense of that term), when it ceased being for the “littlest guy” (i.e.the preborn child). I coined a saying many years ago: “the liberalism of death is the death of liberalism.” In the last election cycle, we also saw the increased irony and […]

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Scripture, Science, Genesis, & Evolutionary Theory

Mini-Dialogue with an Atheist ***** This is from my analysis of the deconversion story (i.e., from Christianity to atheism) of “Anthrotheist”: a very pleasant, enjoyable dialogue. I have slightly revised it and added many links. His words will be in blue. ***** I honestly didn’t ever intend to claim that the Bible was meant to […]

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“Faith Alone” & Salvation: Dialogue w Lutheran Pastor

This exchange came about in a Facebook discussion of my blog article, Faith & Works: Oil & Water or Two Sides of a Coin? Rev Ken Howes (Missouri Synod) is a friend of mine. We have engaged in several enjoyable and constructive dialogues and have great respect for each other. I would contend that such friendship […]

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How To Get Your Feelings Heard And Your Needs Met

“Hi! How are you?”, “I’m fine…” End of conversation. This type of exchange is very common, but has become entirely ineffective when it comes to actually getting to know and understand how someone is feeling. The greeting, “How are you?” has essentially become a closed ended (yes or no) question and leaves it entirely up […]

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Purgatory: My Biblical Defense of its Doctrinal Development

[drawn from various articles and books of mine, as a summary] ***** The bulk of Newman’s extraordinary work is devoted to the exposition of a series of analogies, showing conclusively that the Protestant static conception of the Church (both historically and theologically) is incoherent and false. He argues, for example, that notions of suffering, or […]

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C. S. Lewis on Inevitable Development of Doctrine

What did the early Christians believe? Did they believe that God really has a material palace in the sky and that He received His Son in a decorated state chair placed a little to the right of His own? — or did they not? The answer is that the alternative we are offering them was […]

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Apologetics Apostolates, Journalism, & the Internet

[purchase my apologetics notes only, from this bestselling work, for only $2.99] ***** This is a response to a tag in an article written by Catholic journalist Jay McNally. It had to do with the early Internet, and how journalists have fared in the Internet Age. Jay seems to imply that I am a journalist, […]

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The Trials, Tribulations, & Joys of Being an Apologist

Jose Molina (words in blue) asked: Dave, can I ask you a question? How are you able to do what you do? By God’s grace! “God is at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13). I love this work, because God put that desire in me. This […]

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Faith & Works: Oil & Water or Two Sides of a Coin?

This is from my book, The Catholic Verses (Sophia Institute Press, 2004, pp. 63-68). ***** James 2:24:“You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone” (cf. 1:22, 2:14, 17, 20, 22, 26). Catholics believe in an organic relationship between faith and works. Far from being intractably opposed to one another, […]

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Sex, Lies, & Videotape (“Discussion” w Angry Atheist)

This took place in the combox of my blog post, “Catholic Sex & Heterodoxy Scandals: Long-Term Causes.” I believe “HematitePersuasion” is an atheist; at any rate not a Christian. His (her?) words will be in blue. *** Do you believe, then, that the various abuses with then RCC are a modern phenomena? That this sort […]

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Is Catholicism Half-Pagan, & a Blend of Gospel & Lies?

[the following is from my book, The One-Minute Apologist (Sophia Institute Press, 2007; available for as low as $2.99 in several e-book formats] ***** How could true Christianity pollute the teachings of Jesus with pagan images, rituals, and ideas? THE ONE-MINUTE APOLOGIST SAYS: Truth is truth wherever it is found. The Catholic Church, following St. Paul’s example, […]

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Is the Bible in Fact Clear, or “Perspicuous” to Every Individual?

[the following is from my book, The One-Minute Apologist (Sophia Institute Press, 2007; available for as low as $2.99 in several e-book formats] ***** The individual with his Bible has all that’s necessary to be saved. He doesn’t need a church or “tradition.” THE ONE-MINUTE APOLOGIST SAYS: The Bible does not teach this doctrine. And […]

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Why Is the Catholic Church Singularly Despised & Hated?

A Presbyterian woman commented on the Coming Home Network forum (her words will be in blue, and those of a second in green): Why is the Catholic Church the subject of such hatred from other Christians? I’ve noticed that except for the hard-core fundamentalists who suspect (and shun) anyone outside their own congregations, most Christians […]

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How to Determine the Identity of the One True Church

“BWL” attends a Lutheran church. His words will be in blue. * * * * * The argument you are making is that sola Scriptura doesn’t work because of the divisions among those who claim to adhere to it and the absence of any way (and especially any authority) to end said divisions. But churches […]

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Catholic Sex & Heterodoxy Scandals: Long-Term Causes

A lot more people than just Pope Francis are implicated in lack of action to stop these scandals, and I dare say that that includes the four previous popes as well (saints or no). I think a good case can be made now that the traditionalist (not wacko reactionary) complaint that too little was and […]

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Right & Wrong, Legalism & License (Dancing as Example)

The following came about on the Coming Home Network board, which I moderated from 2007-2010, as a result of my answering queries. The first instance (where someone asked about the propriety of attending Stravinsky’s ballet, The Rite of Spring) was private, but the second public, so I can ethically include the other person’s arguments there […]

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On Drug Addicts and Unfortunate Enabling Behavior

[from Facebook comments: originally stimulated by singer Amy Winehouse’ death; slightly modified and revised presently] *** If we know a loved one who is addicted to (or is a “victim” of) substance abuse, it’s our responsibility to exercise tough love and to not be enablers. It’s very difficult and uncomfortable, but we have to do […]

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How to Build Sustainable Happiness in Our Every Day Lives

We live in a busy world. Our daily schedules are hectic enough, and with the currently popular push to prioritize self-care, it can often feel as though our own happiness is just another thing we have to schedule onto our to-do lists.  But it shouldn’t be this way! So how do we find happiness in […]

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55 Critiques of John Calvin: Introduction & Master List

These replies are more in-depth than what was eventually compiled in my book, Biblical Catholic Answers for John Calvin. I literally responded line-by-line to almost all of Book IV of John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion, which runs about 500 pages. The original series was completed in 2009, for Calvin’s 500th birthday. I have […]

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Dialogue on Conservative vs. Liberal Pro-Life Voting

Nathaniel Sperling is a good Facebook friend, with whom I always have cordial and constructive dialogues. He calls himself a “progressive conservative” on his Facebook page, and I think he would also self-identify as a democratic socialist. He’s a Bernie Sanders supporter and a pro-life Catholic. That makes for a good opportunity to discuss informed, […]

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Sacrament of Matrimony: Bible & Fathers (vs. Calvin #55)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Tonsure, Holy Oil, and “Judaizing”? (vs. Calvin #54)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Unbiblical Antipathy to Miracles & Exorcism (vs. Calvin #53)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Sacrament of Anointing: Yay or Nay? (vs. Calvin #52)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Sacrament of Penance: Man-Made Tradition? (vs. Calvin #51)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Confirmation in the Bible & the Fathers (vs. Calvin #50)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Sacrifice of the Mass and NT Altars (vs. Calvin #49)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Eucharist: Radical Symbolism & Docetism (vs. Calvin #48)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Eucharistic Adoration: Idolatry or Biblical? (vs. Calvin #47)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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How To Make Our Anger Result in Action

There are lots of things for us to be angry about, but new research shows we often don’t do anything about it. A new study out of Carnegie Mellon University reveals that we typically become angry about two types of injustices. First, when a bad thing happens to a good person and second when a […]

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Eucharist: Incoherent “Spiritual Presence” (vs. Calvin #46)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Bizarre “Eucharistic Christology” vs. Tertullian (vs. Calvin #45)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Eucharist: Rationalism, Nestorianism, & Docetism (vs. Calvin #44)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Eucharist: Ubiquity, Signs, Lutheranism, Etc. (vs. Calvin #43)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Transubstantiation: Bible & the Fathers (vs. Calvin #42)

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. […]

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Eucharistic Adoration: Explicit & Undeniable Biblical Analogies

What are the essential elements of eucharistic adoration? Well, it is worshiping God, Who is thought to be extraordinarily present in created matter (what was formerly bread and wine). It involves God and His creation: worship of God present in and through His creation. That sums it up. Now, can a similar thing be found […]

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