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2024-03-26T14:18:39-06:00

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Is the Only Good God a “Nanny God?”

Last updated on: March 26, 2024 at 2:18 pm By Dennis Knapp

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One main thing I come away with in my discussions with atheists, and those critical of the Christian God, is this: the only good God is a “nanny god.” What do I mean by a “nanny god?” Please continue reading. I lay out the appeal of a “nanny god” and how atheists, and others, reject the Christian God because He fails to meet the demands of “nanny godlings.” The “Nanny God” What is a “nanny god?” Simple. A “nanny god”... Read more

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2024-03-21T07:26:42-06:00

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Would Atheists Believe Even If Christianity Were True?

Last updated on: March 21, 2024 at 7:26 am By Dennis Knapp

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Like most people, I sometimes get trapped in the loop of short, yet to the point, clips on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Recently (at least for me), two clips jumped out at me for their clarity and precision. These two short clips demonstrate that, regardless of all the bluster from atheists against Christianity, most would not believe even if convinced of its truth claims. Furthermore, many would not believe even if Jesus presented Himself before them in all His glory,... Read more

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2024-03-14T17:12:28-06:00

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Thoughts On Demos II (How Did It Come to This?)

Last updated on: March 14, 2024 at 5:12 pm By Dennis Knapp

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In my previous article, I shared the full text of a recent anonymous letter from a supposed cardinal of the Catholic Church. One reader called the letter “a dishonest diatribe,” yet failed to provide any evidence or specifics. Others, who exist on the more conservative Catholic end of the spectrum, also criticized the letter as unbecoming of a cardinal. Here, I tend to agree. However, I also find sympathy with the author of Demos II. This author, whomever he is,... Read more

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2024-03-10T19:34:30-06:00

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Demos II Speaks (A Must Read)

Last updated on: March 10, 2024 at 7:34 pm By Dennis Knapp

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In January of last year, I posted an anonymous letter from Demos (later revealed as the late Cardinal George Pell of Australia). A follow-up letter was recently shared from another anonymous cardinal calling himself Demos II. I share the letter in its entirety below. The Vatican Tomorrow In March 2022, an anonymous text appeared – signed “Demos” and titled the “The Vatican Today” – that raised a number of serious questions and criticisms regarding the pontificate of Pope Francis. Conditions... Read more

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2024-03-07T08:40:04-06:00

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Democrats: Want Trump to Go Away? Let Him Win and Reset

Last updated on: March 7, 2024 at 8:40 am By Dennis Knapp

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Well, Nikki Haley suspended her campaign after achieving only one win on Super Tuesday in Vermont. This, in turn, makes Donald Trump the Republican nomination for president in 2024 (and a rematch of 2020). Add to this the recent decision by the Supreme Court (9-0) that ruled states cannot remove Trump from presidential election ballots. Moreover, President Biden approval consistently polls very low, with the latest New York Times/Siena poll shows Biden trailing Trump by five points. Mind you, Trump... Read more

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2024-03-04T17:39:54-06:00

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Why Does an All-Loving God Tolerate So Much Suffering?

Last updated on: March 4, 2024 at 5:39 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Recently, I wrote about the Super Bowl ad “He Gets Us.” In the comments section, a reader made the following observation about suffering that I want to explore. This reader often claims that the unnecessary suffering of children proves an “All-powerful, All-knowing, All-loving God” cannot exist. Giving weight to real world data means that I cannot achieve the level of self-deception that is necessary to believe in an All-powerful, All-knowing, All-loving God. It is very likely that there is a... Read more

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2024-02-29T12:20:24-06:00

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Trump: A Theo-fascist Dictator? Come On, Man…

Last updated on: February 29, 2024 at 12:20 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Trump, being so obviously irreligious, may initially seem like an odd choice to turn the U.S. into a Christian version of a country like Iran, where laws are based on far-right interpretations of religious texts. But that’s why he’s so valuable to the Christian right. They know most Americans oppose Christian nationalism, especially the parts where we lose free speech and sexual rights. The only way to seize power and get the theocratic agenda enacted is through trickery. Some percentage... Read more

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2024-02-20T20:34:27-06:00

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Healer of My Soul: Insights and Hope to Overcome Sin

Last updated on: February 20, 2024 at 8:34 pm By Dennis Knapp

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In a recent article, I highlighted one of my favorite bands (Waterdeep). For this article, allow me to highlight one of my favorite recording artists (Catholic or otherwise), John Michael Talbot (JMT). One of my favorite songs by JMT is Healer of My Soul; a song very appropriate for the season of Lent. As Catholics enter the penitential season of Lent, a season where we reexamine our lives in the light of Jesus’ love and sacrifice for us, this song provides... Read more

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2024-02-18T15:37:11-06:00

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How Far Does the “He Gets Us” Jesus Get Us? Not Very Far…

Last updated on: February 18, 2024 at 3:37 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Did you see it? If you watched Super Bowl LVIII, you know what I am referring to—the foot washing commercial put out by “He Gets Us.” Click here to see the video again. In the video, various people wash the feet of others. A youth washes the feet of an older man (probably his father) An African American policeman washes the foot of a young African American man A blonde girl washes the feet of another girl with colored hair... Read more

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2024-02-16T12:19:12-06:00

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Is the Issue of Slavery an “Ace in the Hole” for Atheists?

Last updated on: February 16, 2024 at 12:19 pm By Dennis Knapp

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First off, any attempt at a discussion of slavery today presents some challenges. I (and the Catholic Church) condemn slavery. However, the fact remains that God allowed slavery among the Jewish people (and provided laws on holding slaves). St. Paul wrote a letter to a Christian slave owner named Philemon, yet did not demand he give up owning slaves. The Catholic Church had a former slave as a pope (Callixtus I). Indeed, the subject of slavery does present a significant... Read more

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