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2025-06-24T19:15:09-06:00

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(Supreme Court) Justice and Gender-Affirming Care

Last updated on: June 24, 2025 at 7:15 pm By Dennis Knapp

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As most of my readers know, I often write about what I consider the dangers of progressive thinking. This thinking frequently relies on tactics that appeal to emotions (feelings) and anecdotal lived experiences. Furthermore, any criticism of such tactics is quickly labeled “bullying,” “unempathetic,” or “hateful.” These tactics, I believe, are attempts to shame and silence critical and much-needed voices—especially conservative ones. As any parent trying to reason with a toddler throwing a tantrum knows, when reason confronts emotion, very... Read more

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2025-06-18T09:57:15-06:00

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Petition To The USCCB To Put An End to “Pride Masses”

Last updated on: June 18, 2025 at 9:57 am By Dennis Knapp

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The main responsibility of Catholic Bishops is to shepherd souls. Such a responsibility requires clarity and charity in guiding the faithful in truth. “Pride Masses” endorse lifestyles and ideologies contrary to consistent Catholic moral teaching on human sexuality and marriage. Furthermore, the confusion caused by such “Masses” scandalize the faithful and put souls at risk. The USCCB MUST put a stop to such scandal! Please consider signing a petition I posted on CitizenGO. Here is the link: The United States... Read more

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2025-06-16T10:37:25-06:00

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A Father’s Heart: Reflections on Fatherhood (Guest Writer)

Last updated on: June 16, 2025 at 10:37 am By Dennis Knapp

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Guest writer: Pilgrim Introduction Yesterday was Father’s Day. As usual my children and grandchildren gathered to celebrate the day. After a meal and a few drinks, my daughter, now in her forties, surprised me when she said: “You’ve been different the last ten years Dad. I wish you’d been like this when we were young.” My two sons agreed. I was heartened when my four-year-old grandson came to my defense; “Granddad’s got super-powers,” he said. Our favorite game involves Marvel... Read more

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2025-06-14T17:17:13-06:00

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Why Truth Is Not Bullying (Even When the Crowd Says So)

Last updated on: June 14, 2025 at 5:17 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Recently, I received some pointed criticism—both in my comment section and on another Patheos blog—accusing me of being an inhumane, psychopathic bully for supporting and promoting Catholic moral teachings. These charges stemmed particularly from my writings on abortion (Do You See Yourself? If Not, Why Not?) and gender ideology (Should Catholics Celebrate Pride or Fidelity?). The claim that I lack humanity came from an atheist reader, while the charge of bullying came from a Catholic. Ultimately, these criticisms amount to... Read more

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2025-06-04T15:05:13-06:00

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Should Catholics Celebrate Pride or Fidelity?

Last updated on: June 4, 2025 at 3:05 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Pride Month is once again here. This month marks a time when our cultural elites demand that we celebrate and affirm the LGBTQ community. Cities like San Francisco, New York, and Chicago host parades; corporations change their logos; government buildings raise flags; and media feeds overflow with demands for not only tolerance but affirmation and celebration. Schools host Pride-themed events, libraries promote LGBTQ literature, and children’s programming is often injected with Pride messaging. Sadly, voices within the Church now call... Read more

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2025-05-29T10:04:35-06:00

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

Last updated on: May 29, 2025 at 10:04 am By Dennis Knapp

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Recently, I appeared on the Heretic Happy Hour podcast. Hosted by progressive Christian Keith Giles and former progressive Christian (now agnostic) Matthew Distefano, the show tackles religious and political topics from a firmly progressive perspective. You can read my reflections on the appearance [here]. In preparation for the podcast, I purchased and began reading Reading Romans Right: Correcting Common Misreadings, Restoring Paul’s Original Intent, coauthored by Giles and Distefano. After I mentioned this, Keith asked me to write a review.... Read more

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2025-05-22T17:02:49-06:00

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Trad Catholic Visits the Progressive “Heretic Happy Hour”

Last updated on: May 22, 2025 at 5:02 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Recently, I had the honor of participating in the first panel of Patheos bloggers to appear on the Heretic Happy Hour. The show—hosted by Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano—often explores faith and politics through an unapologetically progressive lens. As a traditional Catholic (and a political conservative), I knew from the outset that my views would contrast sharply with those of the hosts. Still, any initial hesitation vanished as soon as the conversation began. Both Keith and Matthew engaged each guest... Read more

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2025-05-18T21:49:10-06:00

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Do You See Yourself? If Not, Why Not?

Last updated on: May 18, 2025 at 9:49 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Most Saturday mornings, I attend a Catholic men’s group at a local donut shop. During a recent meeting, a fellow member presented the group with a tiny rubber figure (see attached photo)—a 12-week-old (in utero) pre-born baby. At first glance, the figure is shocking. At 12 weeks, we already possess all our human features. The figure clearly depicts eyes, ears, a nose, mouth, hands, and feet. Moreover, I couldn’t help but see myself at that stage of development. Do you?... Read more

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2025-05-17T18:30:03-06:00

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The Blackbird’s Song of Hope to a Suffering World

Last updated on: May 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Guest author: Pilgrim Introduction Of late I’ve been contemplating more and more the tension between the beauty and cruelty of nature; the beauty and cruelty that exists too between people. As I watch my grandchildren grow, I wonder how the world will treat and shape them, and I try to reconcile my belief in a good and caring God with a God who allows a world where survival so often demands suffering, competition, and death? Where humans, created in... Read more

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2025-05-19T12:55:02-06:00

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My Hope for the Pope Leo XIV Papacy

Last updated on: May 19, 2025 at 12:55 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Habemus Papam! We have a Pope! On May 9, 2025, the 267th successor to St. Peter assumed the chair of the fisherman. For the first time in Church history, the cardinal electors chose an American—a relatively unknown Augustinian (and Chicago native) named Robert Francis Prevost. Like countless Catholics around the world, I tuned in for his first appearance and blessing. Few people on earth command the kind of attention a pope does, and Pope Leo XIV is no exception. Does... Read more

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