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2025-12-28T12:02:26-05:00

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The Problem With A God Who Does Not Suffer

Last updated on: December 28, 2025 at 12:02 pm By David Schloss

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One need not expend much time or energy to find it. We seem to inhabit a world all but inundated with suffering. Beyond the question of why God allows suffering is the question of whether God Himself experiences suffering. In this paper, I will explore this question by examining two opposing views, those of Thomas Aquinas and Jürgen Moltmann. Finally, I will examine whether the two camps can be reconciled. First, however, it is helpful to understand what is meant... Read more

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2025-12-21T10:05:58-05:00

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Can We Talk About God?

Last updated on: December 21, 2025 at 10:05 am By David Schloss

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“Can you find out the depths of God? Or find out the perfection of the Almighty? It is higher than the heavens; what can you do? It is deeper than Sheol; what can you know?” – Job 11:7-8. Theology is generally defined as the systematic study of God. As in any discipline, the terms used must accurately reflect the concepts they represent. So, while it is true that the topic of language more appropriately belongs to disciplines such as grammar,... Read more

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2025-12-15T21:57:10-05:00

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Does Philosophy Hinder Faith?

Last updated on: December 15, 2025 at 9:57 pm By David Schloss

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“Come, let us reason together.” – Isaiah 1:18. Is the Bible self-explanatory? By that, I mean, is Scripture self-contained, or can our understanding of it be augmented by philosophy? These questions are of significant interest within that subset of theology known as exegesis. This essay will argue that philosophy can be an invaluable tool in understanding God and Catholicism. To that end, I will explore the nature of exegesis and the relationship between the Bible and philosophy. Finally, I will suggest... Read more

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2025-12-07T12:10:44-05:00

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Examining The Evidence For Jesus

Last updated on: December 7, 2025 at 12:10 pm By David Schloss

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This article should not need to be written. Two thousand years ought to have been sufficient time to confirm whether Jesus existed. And, indeed, for most, the historicity of Jesus of Nazareth is a settled matter. However, doubters remain. In this essay, I will explore the evidence for the existence of a historical Jesus of Nazareth. The evidence will be drawn primarily from three sources: pagan, Jewish, and Christian. Who Do You Say I Am? It may be said that... Read more

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2025-11-30T10:56:21-05:00

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The Space Between Heaven And Hell

Last updated on: November 30, 2025 at 10:56 am By David Schloss

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With the possible exception of the place and role of Mary, there may not be a greater source of conflict among Catholics and Protestants than eschatology. Eschatology is a discipline within theology that is concerned with the end times and the final state of the soul. A specific subject within eschatology that has led to much strife among Christians is purgatory. While the doctrine of purgatory remains a significant source of Christian conflict, this essay will suggest that purgatory is... Read more

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2025-11-24T03:08:44-05:00

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Who Made God?

Last updated on: November 24, 2025 at 3:08 am By David Schloss

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The question “Who made God?” is a frequent retort to arguments for theism. On the surface, it appears to be a reasonable, perhaps even unanswerable, counterargument to God as Creator. However, upon closer inspection, the objection collapses. This paper aims to demonstrate that the question “Who made God?” rests on a fundamental misunderstanding of the philosophical definition of God. Who Made God? The question of who made God is not a new one (though it is often thought so by... Read more

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2025-11-16T11:17:44-05:00

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The Trouble With Mary

Last updated on: November 16, 2025 at 11:17 am By David Schloss

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It should come as no surprise that the Catholic Church’s two-thousand-year history has seen many controversies. Some of these controversies have been of genuine significance; others have been mere tempests in teapots. The Church’s issuing of a doctrinal note regarding Mary appears to be the latter. Nevertheless, this document, entitled Mater Populi Fidelis, has confused Catholics and has been the source of derision from Protestants. It is, therefore, beneficial to examine this document and explain its significance. The Mother of... Read more

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2025-11-09T12:52:52-05:00

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Teleology, Providence, and Morality in Catholic Thought

Last updated on: November 9, 2025 at 12:52 pm By David Schloss

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“Every house is founded by someone, but the founder of all is God.” – Hebrews 3:4. It may be the most human question of all. It might not be asked in a philosophical or religious setting. It might not even be verbalized. Nevertheless, the question lingers. Is there a purpose? More specifically, do the lives we lead and the universe we inhabit have ultimate meaning? This essay will argue that the Catholic understanding of teleology provides a coherent framework for... Read more

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2025-11-02T12:08:41-05:00

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Henri de Lubac: From Surnaturel to Vatican Two

Last updated on: November 2, 2025 at 12:08 pm By David Schloss

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The pivotal role of Henri de Lubac in shaping the Second Vatican Council, particularly through his challenge to neo-scholastic dualism and his advocacy for a ressourcement theology, solidifies his legacy as one of the most important and transformative Catholic thinkers of the 20th century. In this paper, I will examine de Lubac’s theology, his influence on Vatican II, and why he remains one of the most important theologians of the 20th century. Who Was Henri de Lubac? When one envisions... Read more

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2025-10-26T12:21:18-04:00

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Modalism And The Last Supper

Last updated on: October 26, 2025 at 12:21 pm By David Schloss

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Theology is the science of God. More accurately, it is man’s effort to study the divine. One of the more compelling subjects within this divine science is the nature of the trinitarian God. In this paper, I will explore one such effort to understand the relationship of the Holy Trinity, known as modalism, by couching it in the Last Supper Discourse as depicted in John’s Gospel. The Last Supper Discourse The Gospel of John is unique for its theological richness... Read more

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