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2023-06-27T11:30:13-06:00

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A Reflection on Suffering and End of Life Grace: In Memory of My Father

Last updated on: June 27, 2023 at 11:30 am By Dennis Knapp

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Some of my readers may have noticed a dip in writing production over the past few weeks. Honestly, the past few weeks were some of the most difficult weeks of my life. Watching a loved one suffer and eventually die can make one question their faith in a loving God. If anything, my experience over the past few weeks has done nothing but prove God’s love to my father and my family. Allow me to share with you a reflection... Read more

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2023-06-18T22:40:22-06:00

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Two Lessons Learned from Catholic Integralism

Last updated on: June 18, 2023 at 10:40 pm By Dennis Knapp

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I recently came across a new concept—well, new to me, in a 2022 article for the National Catholic Reporter about then senate contender JD Vance. The concept: Christian/Catholic integralism. This then lead me to another article about a “conservative” conference at Steubenville that further explained this concept, although in an aggressively negative and uncharitable way. Christopher van der Krogt offers a scholarly definition of Catholic Integralism. In his article, Catholic Fundamentalism or Catholic Integralism, he states: Integralism derives its name... Read more

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2023-05-31T12:02:35-06:00

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5 Reasons Christians Should Become Catholic or Return to the Catholic Church

Last updated on: May 31, 2023 at 12:02 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Recently, I’ve been reflecting on why I joined the Catholic Church. This reflection was initially spurred by discussions with Matt Graham (of Rational Animal) regarding Church authority. Below, I list five reasons Christians should become or return to the Catholic Church. Now, non-Christians may read these reasons and find them wanting. The intent here is not to convince atheists and agnostics to join the Catholic Church, as they must first accept theism and then Christian theism. The intended audience for... Read more

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2023-05-31T14:36:58-06:00

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Fidelity Month Starts June 1st: Who’s In?

Last updated on: May 31, 2023 at 2:36 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Award winning Princeton professor Robert P. George recently announced on his Facebook page the first annual “Fidelity Month” starting June 1st. As a supporter of fidelity, I decided to add my voice to this initiative. Below, I share and reflect on Professor George’s statement on Fidelity Month. Also of important note, professor George will conduct an online webinar on Thursday, June 1st at 2:00 pm (EST) to officially launch Fidelity Month. Please check his Facebook page for more information. Click... Read more

2023-05-23T19:15:28-06:00

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Beware Unfettered Kindness

Last updated on: May 23, 2023 at 7:15 pm By Dennis Knapp

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In a past article, I wrote on the dangers of unfettered empathy. As equally dangerous to human development and maturity is unfettered kindness. Now, please do not misunderstand this warning as a call for incivility or bullying. One must remain polite and civil in all human interactions. No, my warning concerns misplaced kindness that leads to the detriment of another. This type of kindness, instead of encouraging individual growth and maturity, stunts growth and enables immaturity. True kindness, kindness reflected... Read more

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2023-05-17T16:34:55-06:00

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What Yields When Political and Religious Thought Converge and Conflict?

Last updated on: May 17, 2023 at 4:34 pm By Dennis Knapp

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In a recent opinion piece for the Los Angeles Times, Mary Jo McConahay lamented the growing influence “far-right politics of US Catholic bishops.” As a “moderate Catholic,” she sees the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) focus on abortion, gender issues, and human sexuality as a veiled endorsement for “Christian Nationalism.” The piece, full of cultural buzz words, implores US Catholics to choose the “pastoral approach” of Pope Francis over that of the rigidly sexist, racist, and Christian nationalistic... Read more

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2023-05-03T16:40:49-06:00

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5 Reasons Catholics “Leave” Jesus on the Cross

Last updated on: May 3, 2023 at 4:40 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Recently, a very dear friend of mine (a Presbyterian pastor) asked me a question often asked Catholics: Why the crucifix in Catholic Churches? Good question. Why do Catholics “leave” Jesus on the cross in our churches? St. Paul answers this question in 1 Corinthians 2:2: For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Now, to leave it at that would not appease my friend. So, below are the five reasons Catholic Churches leave Jesus... Read more

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2024-01-18T07:35:24-06:00

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Who Chooses Hell?

Last updated on: January 18, 2024 at 7:35 am By Dennis Knapp

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In past articles, I wrote about hell and purgatory. In this article, I focus on one aspect of hell often overlooked—those who go to hell choose it freely. Furthermore, not only do they choose hell freely, if offered the opportunity to leave, they would choose to remain in hell. Now, some may recoil at this fact, but a fact it is. Appealing to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and other sources, I lay out my case why all... Read more

2023-04-26T08:31:21-06:00

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Beware a Therapeutic Christ

Last updated on: April 26, 2023 at 8:31 am By Dennis Knapp

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Beware a therapeutic Christ. This Christ’s mission centers solely on acceptance and affirmation, not repentance and transformation. The therapeutic Christ affirms sinful actions as good and supports the belief that some human behavior is immutable and irreformable. In short, the therapeutic Christ is a toothless and harmless Christ, a false Christ. In this article, I examine the attributes of the therapeutic Christ considering the Christ found in Scripture and Catholic Tradition. The Christ in Scripture and Tradition transforms and saves.... Read more

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2023-04-20T15:10:42-06:00

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3 Things Catholic Authority Is NOT

Last updated on: April 20, 2023 at 3:10 pm By Dennis Knapp

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The Catholic Church speaks for the Almighty and good God! All the Pope’s pronouncements reflect God’s will, and all Catholics must follow them or risk eternal damnation in Hell. If the Pope says it, Catholics must do it, no matter what, no exceptions. The same goes for cardinals, bishops, priests, and deacons. In short, to question the Church or her clergy is to question God. Conversely, since the Church holds such absolute authority over her members, any lapse in moral... Read more

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