If you ever find yourself tempted to seize power that isn’t yours, you might want to take a quiet moment to read Numbers 16. It’s the kind of biblical story that makes Game of Thrones look tame. It’s a wild story, the kind you’d think belonged in a dramatic action movie instead of Scripture. In […]
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Introduction The notion that Christ established His Church on Earth, entrusting it to the leadership of Peter and the Apostles, is foundational to Catholic theology. This understanding stands in contrast to the modern idea that each person can independently decide their path in following Christ, effectively becoming their own church. To address this debate, we
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I. Introduction: Framing the Debate Among the most persistent and sensitive theological divergences between the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches lies a single Latin word—Filioque, meaning “and the Son.” Added to the Latin version of the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, this clause affirms that the Holy Spirit “proceeds from the Father and the Son.” Though seemingly minor
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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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