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2022-10-06T13:17:38-06:00

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Key Biblical Passages That Support Women’s Ordination To the Priesthood

Last updated on: October 6, 2022 at 1:17 pm By Dennis Knapp

Key biblical passages that support women’s ordination to the priesthood. In past articles, I wrote about The Jesus Prerogative on women’s ordination and on whether or not the Catholic Church can change its view on women’s ordination. In this article, I will examine the biblical passages that support women’s ordination. What do these passages teach us? Given these passages, can the Catholic Church amend its views on women’s ordination? Passages In Direct Support of Women’s Ordination Sadly, no passage in... Read more

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2022-10-03T21:45:35-06:00

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What the Heck is Hell?

Last updated on: October 3, 2022 at 9:45 pm By Dennis Knapp

What the Heck is Hell? Recently, a reader asked me questions regarding the Christian doctrine of Hell. For this article, I elaborate further and provide my understanding of this ancient doctrine. I address the following questions about Hell. Why is there a Hell? What is Hell? What do those in Hell experience? Please feel free to ask any follow-up questions about this topic in the comment section below. Hell is God’s great compliment to the reality of human freedom and... Read more

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2022-10-05T11:36:10-06:00

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How Would You Counsel Chloe Cole About Her Gender Confusion?

Last updated on: October 5, 2022 at 11:36 am By Dennis Knapp

How would you counsel Chloe Cole about her gender confusion? Recently, I read an article by Chloe Cole on the Substack page Reality’s Last Stand titled, In My Own Words: Responding to the Forbes Hit-Piece. In this article, Ms. Cole recounts her experience as a gender confused youth. I recommend all my readers take a moment to read her testimony. In a word, her testimony is tragic! In this article, I let Chloe Cole speak her truth and I ask... Read more

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2022-09-22T09:03:05-06:00

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A Catholic Tackles: The Question of Women’s Ordination

Last updated on: September 22, 2022 at 9:03 am By Dennis Knapp

A Catholic tackles: the questions women’s ordination. In conjunction with Matthew Graham at Rational Animal, The Latin Right and Rational Animal decided to tackle the same topic but through our own faith traditions. For this article, we tackle the topic of women’s ordination. I address the topic through the Roman Catholic perspective, while Matthew the Anglican. The questions Matthew and agreed to answer are: Does your faith tradition ordain women? If so, for what reason? If not, why not? What... Read more

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2022-09-15T11:51:18-06:00

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Lie Unto Others as You Would Have Them Lie Unto You…

Last updated on: September 15, 2022 at 11:51 am By Dennis Knapp

Lie unto others as you would have them lie unto you. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16) Does truth exist? If so, can we know it when we see it? What about lies? What constitutes a lie? Some may say that a lie contradicts truth. God, in Exodus 20:16, viewed truth to such a degree that He commanded His people not to lie to each other. In this context, to bear false witness (lie) is... Read more

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2022-09-12T09:30:29-06:00

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How Can the Church Change Its Views on Same-Sex Marriage?

Last updated on: September 12, 2022 at 9:30 am By Dennis Knapp

How can the Church change its views on same-sex marriage? An old idiom states, “a zebra can’t change its stripes.” According to idioms.thefreedictionary.com, this means “one will stay true to one’s nature, even if one pretends or claims otherwise.” This idiom came to mind after reading an article on the National Catholic Report titled, New Ways’ Sr. Jeannine Gramick sees a future for same-sex marriage in Catholic Church. In the article, Sr. Jeannine Gramick states that she believes the Catholic... Read more

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2022-09-09T07:15:17-06:00

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A Reflection on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth

Last updated on: September 9, 2022 at 7:15 am By Dennis Knapp

As news floods in about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, I want to offer a small reflection on her life and impact as one of the last great world leaders of the 20th century. The great span of time of Queen Elizabeth’s life is staggering. Below shows just how special she was. The Life of Queen Elizabeth She served as a mechanic during World War II. Ascended the throne at the age of 25 years old. Her first prime... Read more

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2022-09-05T07:43:02-06:00

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Am I the Enemy (According to the Catholic US President)?

Last updated on: September 5, 2022 at 7:43 am By Dennis Knapp

Am I the enemy (according to the Catholic US President)? On September 1st, 2022, Catholic US President Joe Biden delivered a speech concerning the battle over the “Soul of the Nation.” After pondering his words, I have a few observations and many questions that this article addresses. To my readers, I ask another question: do the remarks of President Biden demonstrate actual political reality or an attempt to demonize political opposition? If the latter, such a speech represents a dangerous... Read more

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2022-09-02T09:17:18-06:00

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Questioning a Rational Animal: New Patheos Blogger Matthew Graham

Last updated on: September 2, 2022 at 9:17 am By Dennis Knapp

The Latin Right (aka Dennis Knapp) virtually sat down with new Patheos blogger Matthew Graham of Rational Animal. We cover his hopes for the blog, what he sees as the greatest issues facing Christianity in the 21st century, and more… You will find Matt’s blog Rational Animal by clicking on the link. Thank you! TLR: Matt, thanks for agreeing to the first ever The Latin Right interview! Matt: Thanks for interviewing me, Dennis! Glad to collaborate with you on this.... Read more

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2022-08-30T14:02:14-06:00

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Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up: Jesus and Human Sexuality

Last updated on: August 30, 2022 at 2:02 pm By Dennis Knapp

Will the real Jesus please stand up… Do you believe in Jesus? If you are a Christian, you believe Jesus exists still and will return some day. When Jesus returns, He will reveal to us what before was only known “through a mirror dimly.” We will know once and for all the real Jesus. But…is this the only way to know the real Jesus? Can we glean an understanding of the real Jesus from what is recorded in Sacred Scripture... Read more

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