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July 2026

July 26, 2026

The Cosmic Jury: Part II – Cross-Examining the Architect

Guest writer: Pilgrim. Preface This is the second of two essays that are not an...

July 23, 2026

The Cosmic Jury: Part I – The Verdict on Design

Guest writer: Pilgrim. Preface This is the first of two essays that are not an...

May 2026

May 04, 2026

The Arguments About Mary Were Never Really About Her

Mary in Scripture and Tradition: A Catholic Presentation Guest writer: Pilgrim. All generations will call...

March 2026

March 22, 2026

Sola or Nuda? Testing the Reformation’s Claim of Authority

Recently, a Protestant friend introduced me to the conversion story of Chris Castaldo. Castaldo, who...

March 10, 2026

Theological Assumptions Vs. the Historical Record

In my last two articles, I described my journey to Catholicism and challenged Protestant readers...

December 2025

December 12, 2025

Does The Catholic Church “Otherize” Women?

In my two most recent articles, I examined how Marxist and postmodern thought influence Catholics—and...

December 04, 2025

Why Catholic Thinking Is Anathema to Postmodern Minds

I recently read a passage that captures the disconnect many of my readers feel when...

November 2025

November 08, 2025

Why the Protestant “Solution” to Sola Scriptura Fails

Recently, I engaged two Protestant friends in an online discussion about Scripture as the final...

October 2025

October 02, 2025

Reflections on Paths Through the Wilderness: Guest Writer

Guest writer: Pilgrim An old man's thoughts on the choices facing the faithful. Introduction "You...

September 2025

September 27, 2025

Saving the Lost Boys of the West

Charlie passionately wanted to reach and save the lost boys of the West… Last weekend...

August 2025

August 05, 2025

Correcting Mike Lewis: Fired Professors Are Not Heretics

What do you call a Catholic theologian who defends Veritatis Splendor, raises concerns about sacramental...

July 2025

July 28, 2025

In Progressivism: Each Person Becomes Their Own Magisterium

In my last article, I addressed the progressive Catholic penchant for sentimentality. I showed that...

May 2025

May 28, 2025

How Not to “Read Romans Right”: Lessons in Eisegesis

Recently, I appeared on the Heretic Happy Hour podcast. Hosted by progressive Christian Keith Giles...

April 2025

April 15, 2025

Five Reasons You Should Be Catholic

In light of Holy Week, I felt inspired to share five reasons why readers of...

March 2025

March 16, 2025

Book Review: One Less God Than You by John DeRosa

I discovered John DeRosa while watching Joe Heschmeyer’s debate debrief after his discussion with Dr....

March 11, 2025

How I Escaped Sola Scriptura’s Circularity Loop

In my last article, I highlighted the circularity problem inherent in the Protestant foundational doctrine,...

February 2025

February 20, 2025

To Catholic Subversives Who Support the Priestesshood

Recently, during the installation of a new archbishop in Brazil, a scandal occurred. This scandal...

January 2025

January 16, 2025

Prayer to Saints: A Pagan Accretion (Reply 3)

Guest writer: Matt Graham. In this post, I’ll make a few comments in reply to...

December 2024

December 13, 2024

Veneration Is NOT a Pagan Accretion: Reply 2

For this article, I wish to respond to Matt’s criticism of my previous article. My...

December 03, 2024

Veneration of the Virgin Mary (& Saints) Is NOT an Accretion

Special thanks to Matt Graham for his very thoughtful and honest contribution to this discussion....

November 2024

November 27, 2024

Veneration Of The Saints and Virgin Mary Idolatrous: Reply 1

Guest contributor: Matt Graham I want to thank Dennis Knapp for asking me to engage...

November 24, 2024

Is Veneration of the Saints and Virgin Mary Idolatrous?

I recently watched a series of videos by Dr. Jordan Cooper, a Lutheran theologian and...

September 2024

September 23, 2024

The Bible’s True, Objective, & Correct Meaning: Response 3

Guest writer: Eric Luppold. Introduction Given that this is the last round of responses, I...

September 13, 2024

My Answers to Protestant Questions and Concerns: Response 2

In the first entry of this series, Eric Luppold and I made our cases on...

September 09, 2024

Response 1 To: Authority in the Christian Life

First, I want to thank Eric for agreeing to this written dialogue. I also hope...

August 2024

August 31, 2024

Authority in the Christian Life: Opening Statement (Luppold)

Guest writer: Eric Luppold. In the Fifth Commandment, God requires us to honor our fathers...

August 31, 2024

Authority in the Christian Life: Written Dialogue

For the month of September, The Latin Right is trying something new. A fellow Norwich...

May 2024

May 05, 2024

How Do Protestants Avoid Interpretive Collapse?

As many of my readers know, I tend to write on the topic of Church...

April 2024

April 30, 2024

Apologetics: What Is It Good For? Some Say, Nothing…

Do you appreciate information? If wrong, are you open to correction? If not, why? Or...

April 24, 2024

Trent Horn: Dangers of Progressive Catholicism Book Review

In the introduction to his new book, Confusion in the Kingdom: How “Progressive” Catholicism is...