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2026-05-24T10:21:26-04:00

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What Are the Transcendentals? A Catholic Guide to Reality

Last updated on: May 24, 2026 at 10:21 am By David Schloss

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Are there qualities or ideals of reality that are universal? If so, what are they, and how should they be understood? For most of the past two thousand years, philosophy and theology have almost with one voice answered yes to the first question and offered the transcendentals as the framework for answering the second. In this paper, I will explore the concept of transcendentals within a Catholic framework. Specifically, I will show the significance of transcendentals for intellectual and religious... Read more

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2026-05-18T00:37:05-04:00

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Cooperating with the Divine: An Analysis of Grace

Last updated on: May 18, 2026 at 12:37 am By David Schloss

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For too long, the Catholic Church has been accused of promoting a “work-based” doctrine of soteriology. Part of the reason for this charge is the unique stress Catholic theology places on human cooperation with divine grace. In this paper, I will elucidate the Church’s actual teaching on salvation by placing it in dialogue with the parable of talents. Catholic Soteriology Catholic soteriology refers to the Catholic Church’s doctrine on salvation. Owing to the effects of original sin, all of... Read more

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2026-05-10T11:28:16-04:00

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Brute Facts and the Existence of God

Last updated on: May 10, 2026 at 11:28 am By David Schloss

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“I should say that the universe is just there, and that is all.” – Bertrand Russell. One of the most fundamental questions of philosophy involves the existence and nature of the universe. Questions such as whether the universe is eternal or identical to God have stirred philosophical curiosity for millennia. In this paper, I will review the philosophical position known as a brute-fact universe. I will then compare it with a theological counterpart, a necessary God hypothesis. A Brute-Fact Universe... Read more

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2026-05-03T15:44:38-04:00

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Talking Donkeys and Myth: How Catholics Read the Bible

Last updated on: May 3, 2026 at 3:44 pm By David Schloss

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Schemes, Tropes, And Scripture To put it mildly, there are some rather remarkable events depicted in Scripture. From the creation accounts in Genesis to Noah’s Ark to a talking donkey, the Bible contains stories that can strain credulity to the breaking point and naturally raise questions. In this paper, I will examine what Catholicism has to say about the nature of these incredible stories and how they should be interpreted. Schemes And Tropes The Bible is not a unified book... Read more

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2026-04-26T10:07:24-04:00

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Temptation and Theology – A Catholic Perspective

Last updated on: April 26, 2026 at 10:07 am By David Schloss

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From a biblical perspective, the story of mankind begins with temptation. The Book of Genesis depicts how the serpent (i.e., Satan) tempts Eve, who in turn tempts Adam. Of course, temptation is not unknown in the New Testament, where the Apostle John writes of a triple temptation (1 John 2:16). From an individual perspective, when one considers the spiritual life, it is not long before one comes in contact with and does battle with temptation. In this essay, I will... Read more

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2026-04-19T11:32:27-04:00

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A Catholic Critique of Utilitarianism

Last updated on: April 19, 2026 at 11:32 am By David Schloss

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“The good of the many outweighs the good of the few (or the one).” – Spock, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. On March 26, 2026, the Spanish Government put to death a young woman by the name of Noelia Castillo Ramos. Ms. Ramos was not a criminal – she had committed no crime. Rather, Ms. Ramos was voluntarily “euthanized” because she suffered from chronic pain and mental illness. She was twenty-five years old. Even given the distance time... Read more

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2026-04-12T21:55:58-04:00

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Are the Gospels Historically Reliable? The Evidence

Last updated on: April 12, 2026 at 9:55 pm By David Schloss

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The Historical Foundation Of Catholicism One of the most enduring attacks on Catholicism is the claim that Gospel authors had little if any direct knowledge of Christ. The line of thinking is that the Synoptic Gospels are the result of “hearsay” and innumerable editorial changes, rendering them historically unreliable and of no theological value. In this essay, I will argue that the Gospels accurately depict Christ and the early development of Christianity. This will be done by examining the relationship... Read more

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2026-04-05T11:10:59-04:00

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The Problem Of Divine Hiddenness

Last updated on: April 5, 2026 at 11:10 am By David Schloss

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When the philosopher and atheist Bertrand Russell was asked what he would ask God if he were to meet Him, Russell responded, “Sir, why did you not give me better evidence?” Russell, of course, is not alone. Many reasonable people of goodwill have asked a similar question. This paper will explore the question of divine hiddenness and whether the problem is sufficient to warrant atheism. I will also examine the Catholic tradition’s solutions to the problem of divine hiddenness. What... Read more

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2026-03-29T11:26:08-04:00

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Catholic Sacramental Theology Explained

Last updated on: March 29, 2026 at 11:26 am By David Schloss

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It may be impossible to overstate the significance of sacraments both theologically and doctrinally. Theologically, sacraments are signs and means by which God makes His grace available. From a doctrinal standpoint, sacraments serve as physical signs of invisible spiritual realities. In this paper, I will examine the sacraments from both aspects by placing them in dialogue with the sacramental theology developed by Saints Augustine and Aquinas. What Is A Sacrament? Following Saint Augustine, the Catholic Church defines the sacraments as visible... Read more

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2026-03-22T08:19:27-04:00

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Schools Of Thought In Catholic Theology

Last updated on: March 22, 2026 at 8:19 am By David Schloss

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Due to the complexity of its object (God), Catholic theology has given rise to several philosophical and theological traditions, or schools of thought. While these theological traditions emphasize different concepts, they should in no way be considered denominations within the Catholic Church. Rather, each school of thought is a unique tessera that makes up the larger mosaic of Catholic theology. These schools can be categorized by their traditions. For example, one can speak of philosophical, theological, and spiritual traditions that compose... Read more

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