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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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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“If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.”—Luke 16:31 There is something rather alarming about this passage. It suggests a kind of blindness in the human heart so stubborn that even a miracle—one as dramatic as resurrection itself—would fail to open
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The light tolerates not the darkness, for in its fullness, there is no room for shadow. Yet in this life, the light allows the presence of darkness, that its brightness might be seen more clearly in contrast by men. If the hearts of men were but pure, there would be no cause for shadow—a place
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Introduction The Pelagian controversy, one of the most pivotal theological debates in Christian history, emerged in the early 5th century and fundamentally shaped doctrines of human nature, sin, grace, and salvation. At its heart was a profound clash between two theological systems: the optimistic anthropology of Pelagius, a British monk, and the deeply grace-centred theology
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From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here Jesus’ public ministry begins with the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan by John the Baptist. This event not only marks the start of His mission but also serves as a profound theological moment that reveals Jesus’ divine identity and mission. The
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