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2020-02-04T15:12:25-06:00

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Christian and Feminist Hypocrisy Over Super Bowl Halftime Show

Last updated on: February 4, 2020 at 3:12 pm By Coffee & Crucifix

A headline of an article recently published by Catholic media outlet ChurchPOP reads, “Jennifer Lopez Blasphemously Mimics Jesus on Stripper Pole at Super Bowl Halftime Show.” Whether the performance by Shakira and J-Lo was empowering for women or not, I will first point out that misleading headlines such as these are one of the many reasons why the world does not take Christians seriously. The article sets up a false narrative that everyone who outstretches their arms (whether in dance... Read more

2020-02-03T14:47:58-06:00

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What Are The Seven Sorrows Of Mary?

Last updated on: February 3, 2020 at 2:47 pm By Coffee & Crucifix

Many Christians rely on devotionals as a regular part of nurturing a spiritual relationship with Jesus. Usually it entails a specific theme that meditates on certain passages in the Bible, or even a commentary on Scripture. The Seven Sorrows of Mary are a Roman Catholic devotion that acknowledges seven sorrowful events that have shaped Mary’s walk with our Lord. In Catholic iconography, the Virgin Mary is depicted in a grieving state, with one or seven long blades piercing her heart —... Read more

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Seven Sorrows of Mary

2020-01-31T10:57:29-06:00

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10 Things That Cause Catholic Social Media To Erupt

Last updated on: January 31, 2020 at 10:57 am By Coffee & Crucifix

Catholic social media circles are a volatile place to be, though some would argue that it’s like every other online community. And like other online cirlces, the Church has its very own hot-button topics that set people ablaze in an instant. There are several other topics and public figures that could have made this list, but this is only my own compiled list based on the online interactions I’ve partaken in personally. 1 – Pope Francis He’s not the most... Read more

2020-01-28T16:41:44-06:00

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12 Theological Heresies Defined In Church History

Last updated on: January 28, 2020 at 4:41 pm By Coffee & Crucifix

When it comes to reading the Bible, many Christians often assume the passages are clear and conspicuous enough to be self-interpreting. Yet time after time, we are proven that Scripture requires a second set of eyes. At the same time, we are continuously warned about the existence of false teachers and how easily they sneak potentially into Church doctrine, pastoral sermons or even your weekly Bible study. And as time passes by, old heresies once condemned by generations long gone... Read more

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2020-01-23T16:15:48-06:00

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Religious Trauma Syndrome, De-Conversion & Reversion to Catholicism

Last updated on: January 23, 2020 at 4:15 pm By Coffee & Crucifix

In the non-denominational Bible college I attended in my early 20’s, one of my instructors had told the class towards the end of the final semester, “In the coming years after you leave, some of you will fall away from the faith.” Knowing the genuine character of my former instructor, his statement wasn’t meant as a way of striking fear in the students, but informing them of an ongoing reality that many Bible school alumni face as they get older and... Read more

Religious Trauma Syndrome

2020-01-20T12:37:47-06:00

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Hand Gestures During Contemporary Worship and the Orans Posture

Last updated on: January 20, 2020 at 12:37 pm By Coffee & Crucifix

For the amount of years I’ve spent as an Evangelical, I’ve attended my share of church worship services. Often when the music started playing (whether it be traditional hymns or contemporary songs of praise) there was usually at least a handful of people who would raise their hands in reverence to the Lord. But to be honest, I’ve always found the sight of people lifting their hands as though they were in some kind of euphoric state rather off-putting. Though... Read more

Christian Apologetics

2020-01-15T14:25:34-06:00

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My Review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker SPOILERS

Last updated on: January 15, 2020 at 2:25 pm By Coffee & Crucifix

Well, I’ve allowed this film to soak in after viewing it back in December. After seeing The Last Jedi, my skepticism was extremely high. I wasn’t sure how The Rise of Skywalker was going to recover from a creative direction that veered sideways. I think Ruin *cough*, I mean Rian Johnson took too many risks that nearly cost the franchise half of its fanbase. But given the framework from the previous Star Wars film, J.J. Abrams did an okay job all... Read more

The Rise of Skywalker

2020-01-09T09:27:05-06:00

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Francis Chan, Christian Unity and the Real Presence of Christ

Last updated on: January 9, 2020 at 9:27 am By Coffee & Crucifix

Most of my Catholic readers probably wouldn’t have known who Francis Chan is until recently. If you’ve followed the renaissance of celebrity Protestant pastors which started in the mid-2000s (including the likes of John Piper, John MacArthur, Timothy Keller and Paul Washer), then Francis Chan is pretty much a household name. He was the founding pastor of megachurch Cornerstone Community Church before stepping down and pursuing smaller-scale forms of ministry involving social justice and small-church planting. I have always admired... Read more

2020-01-02T10:41:13-06:00

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In Defense of Mary: Co-Redemptrix?

Last updated on: January 2, 2020 at 10:41 am By Coffee & Crucifix

One of the most common criticisms towards Catholics is how they seem to elevate Mary to an equal status or above Jesus Christ. When one believes that both iconography and veneration of any created being is inherently unbiblical, it’s understandably easy to completely write it off as idolatry. Especially when much of the imagery in the average Catholic Church usually includes Mary holding an infant Jesus, wearing a jeweled crown on her head or a combination of the two. For... Read more

Christian Apologetics

2019-12-30T17:21:00-06:00

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Top 10 Most Read Articles of 2019 by Coffee & Crucifix

Last updated on: December 30, 2019 at 5:21 pm By Coffee & Crucifix

After first blogging in the winter of 2016, I never thought I’d still be doing it nearly 4 years later. In the late fall of 2018, I was fortunate enough to get in touch with Patheos manager Rebecca Bratten Weiss — thus beginning my new adventure in becoming a regular contributor to Patheos Catholic! So, to mark the end of a solid year of writing, here’s a list of my Top 10 most popular articles of 2019! 10 – Who Is... Read more

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