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2020-11-21T12:09:54-04:00

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Dialogue on Biblical Views Re Following Jesus & Riches

Last updated on: November 21, 2020 at 12:09 pm By Dave Armstrong

vs. Dr. Steven DiMattei Dr. Steven DiMattei is a biblical scholar and author, formally trained in the New Testament and early Christianity, with M.A degrees in Classics and Comparative Literature as well. Rumor has it that he is an atheist, but I haven’t been able to confirm that on his site. He put up a website called Contradictions in the Bible. It seems inactive now (or he has lost interest or moved onto other things: who knows?), but the themes are things... Read more

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2026-06-06T00:43:23-04:00

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Cardinal Newman on Catholic Conversion & Converts

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:43 am By Dave Armstrong

Especially His Own & that of Anglicans Who Become Catholics From my book, Cardinal Newman: Q & A in Theology, Church History, and Conversion (May 2015, 367p): Chapter Six (pp. 89-124). Only the words in blue below are my own (for the purposes of organization of material). You can purchase it for as low as $2.99 in various e-book formats. See the previous link. See also my other two collections of Newman quotations: The Quotable Newman: A Definitive Guide to His Central... Read more

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2026-06-06T00:43:23-04:00

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St. John Henry Cardinal Newman on Apologetics

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:43 am By Dave Armstrong

From my book, Cardinal Newman: Q & A in Theology, Church History, and Conversion (May 2015, 367p): Chapter One (pp. 25-39). Only the words in blue below are my own (for the purposes of organization of material). You can purchase it for as low as $2.99 in various e-book formats. See the previous link. See also my other two collections of Newman quotations: The Quotable Newman: A Definitive Guide to His Central Thoughts and Ideas (Aug. 2011 / 12 October 2012,... Read more

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2020-11-17T13:37:38-04:00

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Debate on Mary’s Assumption & the Bible

Last updated on: November 17, 2020 at 1:37 pm By Dave Armstrong

vs. Matt Slick This is a reply to Matt Slick: Presbyterian pastor and head of the large and influential anti-Catholic Protestant CARM discussion forum. I am responding to his article, “The Bodily Assumption of Mary.” His words will be in blue. ***** For such a supremely important dogma of the Church that must be believed to be a faithful Christian, one would think that it would be found in God’s Inspired Word, the Bible. But, it is not. There isn’t a single mention in... Read more

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2020-11-16T12:14:20-04:00

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Jason Engwer and a Supposedly Sinful Mary

Last updated on: November 16, 2020 at 12:14 pm By Dave Armstrong

Doubting Jesus’ Sanity? / Inconsiderate (?) Young Jesus in the Temple / “Woman” and the Wedding at Cana Jason Engwer is a Protestant apologist who is also an anti-Catholic polemicist (as presently). This is a response to his article, “Some Early Sources On The Sinlessness Of Mary” (9-7-06). His words will be in blue. ***** The Biblical view of Mary seems to be that she was a believer who sometimes sinned. Like John the Baptist, Peter, and other New Testament... Read more

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2026-06-05T23:57:10-04:00

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Review of US Version Beatles Albums: 1964

Last updated on: June 5, 2026 at 11:57 pm By Dave Armstrong

The Beatles: The Capitol Albums, Vol. 1 (“CAV1”) Four-CD box set re-release (11-16-04) of the first four Beatles record albums on Capitol Records (all of the 45 songs in both stereo and mono): Meet the Beatles! (originally released on 20 January 1964) “MTB” The Beatles’ Second Album (10 April 1964) “BSA” Something New (20 July 1964) “SNE” Beatles ’65 (15 December 1964) “B65” British EMI-Parlophone Versions of (Related) Beatles’ Record Albums, Singles (*), and Extended Plays (“EP”) in 1963-1964 and Later CD collections: Please Please... Read more

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2026-06-06T00:43:23-04:00

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Defense of John Lennon Contra Scathing Critique

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:43 am By Dave Armstrong

This is a response to “Top 10 Unpleasant Facts About John Lennon” (Edward Benjamin, ListVerse, 5-12-12). Not to overlook any real sin here (and there is clearly sin), but as an avid amateur Beatles historian meself, here are a few thoughts, and (I think) a bit of balance: 10. First wife Cynthia (I read her book) said that Lennon struck her once in anger, promised to never do it again, and was true to his word. Whether that means he... Read more

2020-11-13T14:59:20-04:00

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Catholics Do NOT Worship Mary Like God (vs. Matt Slick)

Last updated on: November 13, 2020 at 2:59 pm By Dave Armstrong

This is a reply to Matt Slick: Presbyterian pastor and head of the large and influential anti-Catholic Protestant CARM discussion forum. I am responding to his article, “Do Catholics Worship Mary?” (2-7-19). His words will be in blue. ***** Let’s define worship before we see if the Roman Catholic church advocates the worship of Mary. Worship: “in its most general sense is homage paid to a person or a thing. In this sense we may speak of hero-worship, worship of the emperor, of demons, of the angels, even... Read more

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Dialogue: Acts 9:40 and Prayers for (not to) the Dead

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:43 am By Dave Armstrong

Luke Wayne has been a writer and researcher for the large Protestant online forum CARM since January of 2016. He is an elder at the Mission Church in South Jordan, Utah and holds a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist College and a Masters in Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I’m responding to his article, “Does Acts 9:40 support praying to dead saints?” Luke’s words will be in blue. ***** Acts 9:40 (RSV) But Peter put them all... Read more

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2020-11-10T17:02:34-04:00

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Is Worship of God Through an Image Biblical?

Last updated on: November 10, 2020 at 5:02 pm By Dave Armstrong

Luke Wayne has been a writer and researcher for the large Protestant online forum CARM since January of 2016. He is an elder at the Mission Church in South Jordan, Utah and holds a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist College and a Masters in Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I’m responding to his article, “Is worship in the tabernacle a precedent for the veneration of images?” Luke’s words will be in blue. ***** Luke wrote: Interestingly,... Read more

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