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Something that Muhammad and I have in common

After all that rather tedious business with Steve Kellmeyer, I would like to add that on a lighter note, I have just discovered something that I have in common with the Prophet (PBUH, as they say – at least for … Continue reading →

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Does the Pope "allow the gospel"?

Philip Melanchton famously signed the Smalcald Articles with a proviso: I, Philip Melanchthon, also regard the above articles as true and Christian. However, concerning the pope I maintain that if he would allow the gospel, we, too, may (for the … Continue reading →

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What Steve Kellmeyer says about Muslims

Steve asked for this, so reluctantly I feel obliged to give it. You will already be aware of our conversation over Cardinal Tauran’s speech “We must not fear Islam”. I have listened to Steve speak on Islam in three different … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting in Sydney (9 March): Does Religious Liberty Matter?

I’m not going to be able to get to this, but some of you might. It looks good. HT to Tom. BTW, I am going to be in Sydney, however, for Bishop Anthony’s installation at Parramatta, and am staying over … Continue reading →

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Quick Question

Here’s a quick question for y’all: In Catholic theology, what is the Pope “head” of? Yes, it is a trick question as well as a quick question. Here’s a clue: Google it and take note of what NON-Catholic internet soures … Continue reading →

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A conversation with Steve Kellmeyer on Cardinal Tauran's statement that "We must not fear Islam"

I have mentioned Catholic apologist and adult educator Steve Kellmeyer on this blog before. You can access much of his material at Bridegroom Press, including books and podcasts. Much of what Steve has to say is good and helpful, but … Continue reading →

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Will the iPad replace the Codex?

Here is a story on Busted Halo that got me thinking: Will the iPad (or other ebook of some sort) ever replace the Codex in the liturgy? I expect not. In religion you end up with the technology that you … Continue reading →

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Is the Church Holy?

I believe in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. (I put all the adjectives AND the noun in capitals just to ward off any reading this blog who might quibble about “big C” and “little c”). We talk a lot … Continue reading →

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Pillaging the Fathers

In the same Public Square column to which I referred in the post below, Joseph Bottum tells of a new “Center For Early Christian Studies” at that bastion of Evangelicalism Wheaton College. He quotes the newly appointed director: “What is … Continue reading →

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An issue of Religion or Race? A UK Court decision

Here is a story that I missed back in December, but picked up due to a reference in Joseph Bottum’s Public Square column in First Things. Bottum had written: With the way things are going in Britain, though, that is … Continue reading →

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