There is a curious thing about human nature that we should rather look away from uncomfortable truths than face them squarely. We prefer our religion sanitised, our theology tidied up, our symbols cleaned and made respectable. This tendency, I think, explains why so many of our Protestant brethren have such an aversion to the crucifix—that […]
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I. Introduction: Defining Docetism and its Initial Appearance in Early Christianity Docetism, a term originating from the Greek word “dokein” (δοκεῖν), signifying “to seem” or “to appear,” represents an early Christian belief that was subsequently identified and condemned as a heresy within the developing orthodox tradition. At its core, Docetism espoused the notion that Jesus
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Reincarnation—the belief that souls undergo a cycle of death and rebirth in new bodies—is common in many Eastern religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. However, the Catholic Church and Christianity as a whole firmly reject reincarnation as incompatible with divine revelation, human dignity, and the nature of salvation. This rejection is based on Sacred Scripture,
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When I first contemplated the words of the Lord’s Prayer, the line “Give us this day our daily bread” initially seemed straightforward. At the time, I interpreted it as a clear reference to the Eucharist, which I was receiving daily. However, I began to question the phrasing—why the apparent redundancy between “daily” and “give us
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Throughout the pages of Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers, one theme emerges with startling clarity: the relationship between God and His people is a divine romance. From Eden to the Cross, from the prophets to the heavenly vision of the New Jerusalem, we see a God who loves His people as a
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The life of Ignatius of Antioch, one of the most influential figures in early Christianity, offers a stirring testament to faith, leadership, and sacrifice. Born around 35 AD, Ignatius became the bishop of Antioch, one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire and a key centre of early Christian thought and missionary activity.
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