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2023-01-16T18:41:29-06:00

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The Latin Right on The Catholic Current: What is the Common Good?

Last updated on: January 16, 2023 at 6:41 pm By Dennis Knapp

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On January 16, 2023, I was a guest on Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.’s program The Catholic Current. We discussed my article What Constitutes the Common Good?… and the proper Catholic understanding of the common good. From the synopsis: We welcome Dennis Knapp of the Patheos blog The Latin Right to discuss the common good. Why do so many Catholics take a secularized and collectivist view of the Common Good, and why is that incorrect? Click here to listen to the... Read more

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2023-01-13T16:05:16-06:00

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Catholics: Keep Your Opinions to Yourselves and Out of the Social Order

Last updated on: January 13, 2023 at 4:05 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Recently, I wrote a tribute to the late Pope Benedict XVI. Of all the quotes I listed, one stood out to me in a special way. It is inconceivable, then, that believers should have to suppress a part of themselves – their faith – in order to be active citizens. It should never be necessary to deny God in order to enjoy one’s rights. …The full guarantee of religious liberty cannot be limited to the free exercise of worship, but... Read more

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2023-01-10T12:21:40-06:00

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Benedict XVI Tribute: Wisdom from “God’s Rottweiler”

Last updated on: January 10, 2023 at 12:21 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Since the passing of the great pope Benedict XVI, I’ve spent a lot of time contemplating how to pay tribute to this man of God. He was one of the greatest theological minds of the past 100 years. Where does one start? It finally dawned on me that the best way to pay tribute is to share some of the words of Benedict XVI himself. What can we learn from the man known as “God’s Rottweiler?” Much. Below reflect a... Read more

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2023-01-07T11:28:19-06:00

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TLR Asks: As a Catholic, Should I Vote Republican?

Last updated on: January 7, 2023 at 11:28 am By Dennis Knapp

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Recently, I wrote an article explaining why I, as a Catholic, cannot vote Democrat given the official party platform on religious liberty, abortion, and human sexuality. I simply cannot vote for a party that claims to promote the “common good” while supporting taking the most common of goods (life) from the most vulnerable in the womb. Furthermore, Democrats hold that religious liberty ends at the door of religious institutions. We saw this clearly in the rejection of the Lee Amendment... Read more

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2023-01-05T13:37:25-06:00

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Historical Context: In Defense of the First Crusaders?

Last updated on: January 5, 2023 at 1:37 pm By Dennis Knapp

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Do you consider yourself someone who understands historical context? How about the word historiography? Many who claim to understand history do so without first identifying their own social and educational biases. They judge people of the past through the lens of the present. Some condemn the past, as if their actions and decisions would have somehow differed. Hindsight’s 20/20…but is it? In this article, I look at a controversial moment in Western history, the First Crusade (1095-1102). I show that... Read more

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2023-01-05T13:50:36-06:00

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By What Authority? The Keys to Real Authority in the Church

Last updated on: January 5, 2023 at 1:50 pm By Dennis Knapp

The concept of authority is an intriguing one. Whether it’s government authorities, religious authorities, medical authorities, or parental authorities, we all deal with this concept daily. But what is authority? Particularly, what constitutes authentic Christian authority within the Church? Recently, my good friend over at Rational Animal, Matthew Graham, wrote an article on Protestant religious authority. Please find the article by clicking here. Matt contends that Protestants do have religious authority, just not an infallible one. In this article, I... Read more

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2022-12-26T19:30:07-06:00

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TLR Asks: As a Catholic, Whom Should I Vote for?

Last updated on: December 26, 2022 at 7:30 pm By Dennis Knapp

I have a confession to make…the Republican party lost my confidence, starting in 2020, and culminating in 2022. For various reasons, I do not see many leaders in the GOP, save a select few, that honestly reflect real conservative American values and policies. Furthermore, with the support of 39 Republicans in the House and 12 senators, the Respect for Marriage Act became law in December of 2022. This law stands as a threat to religious liberty and in opposition to... Read more

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2022-12-18T20:14:25-06:00

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TLR Looks Back at 2022 Reader Comments (Part 4) Tribute to All Atheist Readers

Last updated on: December 18, 2022 at 8:14 pm By Dennis Knapp

Welcome to part four of a look back at reader’s comments. I dedicate this article to all the atheist and non-religious readers of this blog. Most are excellent dialogue partners. As I stated before, atheist who honestly and sincerely pursue truth are closer to heaven than theists who care less about truth. This article takes the same form as the other three. Are Atheists Closer To Heaven Than Christians Who Could Not Care Less? Comment: I’m not sure if it’s... Read more

2023-01-15T12:22:36-06:00

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What Constitutes the Common Good?…

Last updated on: January 15, 2023 at 12:22 pm By Dennis Knapp

What constitutes the common good? Recently, a fellow Patheos blogger wrote about Christians and the common good. For the full article, please click here. In the article, the author stated the following: Christians are called to move out beyond their own private interests and concerns, to truly work for and promote the common good, both in their spiritual live, but also in their civic engagements. And, in doing so, they will find they are also protecting and promoting their own... Read more

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2022-12-14T12:33:36-06:00

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TLR Looks Back at 2022 Reader Comments (Part 3) Existentialism, Jesus “Banned” from Twitter, & the Mid-Terms

Last updated on: December 14, 2022 at 12:33 pm By Dennis Knapp

Welcome to part three of a look back at reader’s comments. As I pick what comments to use, my readers continue to amaze me with their insight and knowledge on a variety of topics. This article takes the same form as the other two. Again, please enjoy more reader comments. Also included are my responses to those comments and further commentary, if needed. God bless! What Happens When the Existential Vacuum Stares Back at You? Comment: While I would agree... Read more

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