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February 2019

February 19, 2019

Compassionate Liberals & the “Little” & “Littlest” Guys

In my opinion, liberalism ceased to be liberalism (in the very best sense of that...

February 18, 2019

Scripture, Science, Genesis, & Evolutionary Theory

Mini-Dialogue with an Atheist ***** This is from my analysis of the deconversion story (i.e.,...

February 18, 2019

“Faith Alone” & Salvation: Dialogue w Lutheran Pastor

This exchange came about in a Facebook discussion of my blog article, Faith & Works: Oil...

February 17, 2019

Purgatory: My Biblical Defense of its Doctrinal Development

[drawn from various articles and books of mine, as a summary] ***** The bulk of...

February 17, 2019

C. S. Lewis on Inevitable Development of Doctrine

What did the early Christians believe? Did they believe that God really has a material...

February 16, 2019

Apologetics Apostolates, Journalism, & the Internet

[purchase my apologetics notes only, from this bestselling work, for only $2.99] ***** This is...

February 16, 2019

The Trials, Tribulations, & Joys of Being an Apologist

Jose Molina (words in blue) asked: Dave, can I ask you a question? How are...

February 15, 2019

Faith & Works: Oil & Water or Two Sides of a Coin?

This is from my book, The Catholic Verses (Sophia Institute Press, 2004, pp. 63-68). *****...

February 15, 2019

Sex, Lies, & Videotape (“Discussion” w Angry Atheist)

This took place in the combox of my blog post, "Catholic Sex & Heterodoxy Scandals:...

February 14, 2019

Is Catholicism Half-Pagan, & a Blend of Gospel & Lies?

[the following is from my book, The One-Minute Apologist (Sophia Institute Press, 2007; available for as low...

February 14, 2019

Is the Bible in Fact Clear, or “Perspicuous” to Every Individual?

[the following is from my book, The One-Minute Apologist (Sophia Institute Press, 2007; available for...

February 13, 2019

Why Is the Catholic Church Singularly Despised & Hated?

A Presbyterian woman commented on the Coming Home Network forum (her words will be in...

February 13, 2019

How to Determine the Identity of the One True Church

"BWL" attends a Lutheran church. His words will be in blue. * * * *...

February 12, 2019

Catholic Sex & Heterodoxy Scandals: Long-Term Causes

A lot more people than just Pope Francis are implicated in lack of action to...

February 11, 2019

Right & Wrong, Legalism & License (Dancing as Example)

The following came about on the Coming Home Network board, which I moderated from 2007-2010,...

February 11, 2019

On Drug Addicts and Unfortunate Enabling Behavior

[from Facebook comments: originally stimulated by singer Amy Winehouse' death; slightly modified and revised presently]...

February 09, 2019

64 Critiques of John Calvin: Introduction & Master List

These replies are more in-depth than what was eventually compiled in my book, Biblical Catholic...

February 09, 2019

Dialogue on Conservative vs. Liberal Pro-Life Voting

Nathaniel Sperling is a good Facebook friend, with whom I always have cordial and constructive...

February 08, 2019

Sacrament of Matrimony: Bible & Fathers (vs. Calvin #55)