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2022-08-16T17:42:31-06:00

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Heat More Than Light: Polemic Language in Civil Discourse

Last updated on: August 16, 2022 at 5:42 pm By Dennis Knapp

Do you bring more heat than light? For a while now, I have had it in my heart to write about a certain kind of language written (and spoken) towards the political Right. This type of language does not enlighten, nor does it seek understanding. At its core, this language only seeks to damage and destroy others with whom there is disagreement. The language in question here is called polemical language. What is the definition of polemical language? The Oxford... Read more

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2022-08-16T17:41:50-06:00

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Are Catholics Christian?

Last updated on: August 16, 2022 at 5:41 pm By Dennis Knapp

Are Catholics Christian? Such a question seems foolish on the surface. Of course Catholics are Christians. Catholics hold that Jesus Christ is the long-awaited messiah, the anointed one—the Christus (Christ). The word Christian literally means little Christ. Those who follow Jesus and imitate Him are therefore known as little Christs or Christians. Moreover, the Catholic Church developed the language needed to define, as much as could be defined, the nature of Jesus, the Divine Son and the Trinity in which... Read more

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2022-06-20T17:01:22-06:00

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Athanasius and the Need for Creeds

Last updated on: June 20, 2022 at 5:01 pm By Dennis Knapp

Do Christians need creeds? Recently, an article from a fellow Patheos blogger stated creeds are not only unnecessary, but toxic. By standardizing belief that overturned heresies, creeds draw a line between people, “between us and them.” In this article, I examine the true nature of creeds and why they are of the utmost importance in the Christian life. I draw upon the life of an instrumental early Christian theologian, St. Athanasius, and show how the dismissal of the work of... Read more

2022-06-18T10:40:33-06:00

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The Catholic Church Can Simultaneously Walk and Chew Gum

Last updated on: June 18, 2022 at 10:40 am By Dennis Knapp

Here is a news flash: the Catholic Church can simultaneously walk and chew gum. The Church can work for social justice and stand for the right to life of the preborn. There are many critics of the Catholic Church’s unyielding stance against abortion. Jackie Calmes, who recently posted an Op-Ed in the Los Angeles Times is one of them. She states: The U.S. church hierarchy isn’t exactly playing single-issue politics. Opposing gay rights as well as contraception also remain the... Read more

2022-08-16T17:41:11-06:00

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Jesus’ Silence is Not Acceptance or Allowance

Last updated on: August 16, 2022 at 5:41 pm By Dennis Knapp

Silence is not acceptance. Silence is violence is a common phrase used by those on the Left concerning a lack of speech (or social media reaction) to a perceived social justice violation. Now, according to California Representative Ted Lieu, the silence of Jesus regarding homosexuality in the New Testament equates to Him accepting it. Furthermore, in response to some Major League Baseball players’ refusal to wear rainbow logos on their uniforms in celebration of Pride Month, Rep. Lieu Tweeted: Pitcher... Read more

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2022-06-18T14:10:10-06:00

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Answers for Atheists Part 2: Objective Truth and No Evidence for God

Last updated on: June 18, 2022 at 2:10 pm By Dennis Knapp

In my last article, I (and Matthew Graham) responded to atheist’s claims of greater rationality and consistency in the atheistic position. In this article, we tackle more responses to my “appeal.” As before, The Latin Right’s response is listed under TLR Answers. Any corrections will be to grammar only. Thank you. Atheist’s Comments Response #4 Illithid Wow, I’m so very late to the party! Quote any of this you wish. For whatever it’s worth, I trust you to do so... Read more

2022-06-18T14:06:12-06:00

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Answers for Atheists Part 1: Reason and Consistency

Last updated on: June 18, 2022 at 2:06 pm By Dennis Knapp

In my last article, I listed out what I thought were appealing aspects of atheism to an atheist. I then used “appeal” in a different sense in my request or appeal for the best argument for atheism. Below are some responses to that appeal. A major thank you to Matthew Graham for contributing to this article. This subject is very familiar to Matthew, as he holds an MA degree from Southern Evangelical Seminary in Religion. The Latin Right’s response is... Read more

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2022-08-16T17:40:16-06:00

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Truth Vs. “the Truth of Lived Reality”

Last updated on: August 16, 2022 at 5:40 pm By Dennis Knapp

Is there such of thing as truth in regards to human sexuality? Recently, I commented on another Catholic blogger’s article regarding conservative Catholic families attempting to protect their children from LGBTQ ideology. The article can be found here. My comment concerned the issue of truth, specifically, the truth of the Catholic Church’s understanding of human sexuality. Another commenter on that blog brought up the concept of the truth of lived reality. That got me thinking about the difference between the... Read more

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2022-05-31T10:43:52-06:00

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The Appeal of Atheism

Last updated on: May 31, 2022 at 10:43 am By Dennis Knapp

What is the appeal of atheism? As a Catholic Christian, I understand the appeal of Catholic Christianity. For example: Meaning and purpose to the universe. Meaning and purpose for the individual. A world that is not reduced to the merely material. Object truth. Object morality. Objective love. Eternal life. Eternal justice. As one who dialogues with atheists, below are what I think atheists find appealing about atheism: No worry about a final judgement for “sinful” behavior. Meaning is found in... Read more

2022-06-18T13:52:35-06:00

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Are Atheists Closer To Heaven Than Christians Who Could Not Care Less?

Last updated on: June 18, 2022 at 1:52 pm By Dennis Knapp

Are atheists closer to heaven than Christians who could not care less? Let me clarify that I believe that the ONLY way to heaven is through Christ. There is no other way. What I mean by the word care in my initial question is the amount of effort one dedicates to the pursuit of spiritual things. Now, obviously atheists (and agnostics) are not known for their pursuit of spiritual things, but I see the energy many of them extend towards... Read more

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