Fate, Determinism and Free Will
“All theory is against free will; all experience for it.” Samuel Johnson In the normal course of our lives we assume we are able to choose between thoughts or... Read more.
Thinking in Non Sequiturs
Non sequitur is a Latin phrase that translates to “It does not follow.” This is arguably the most common of all the logical fallacies with which every thinking... Read more.
The Acts of the Apostles: A Synopsis
Luke, the author of Acts of the Apostles, is the same Luke who authored the third Gospel. The style and tenor of writing is consistent with that Gospel. Luke’s... Read more.
What is ‘Natural Theology’?
Natural theology is an attempt to prove, by the use of reason alone, that the claims of revealed religion are plausible. One of the great teachers of natural theology... Read more.
Transgender In-sanity
There is an ancient Indian fable of six blind men who meet an elephant. Each of them touches different parts of the elephant. One of them, touching the elephant’s... Read more.
Where Has Shame Fled?
“If I am a sinner and deny sin, there is no forgiveness. The denial of sin is the unforgivable sin.” Archbishop Fulton Sheen Once upon a time in every civilized... Read more.
The Hidden Power of Patience
According to Saint Paul, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things... Read more.
Apologetics, 101
“The Church needs to promote apologetics, which is aimed at affirming the truth of Christian revelation, the harmony of faith and reason, and a sound understanding... Read more.
Why is There a Pope?
“I pray that you will be one as I and the Father are one.” John 17:21 A Protestant friend of mine once asked why Catholics need a pope since a pope is... Read more.
The Ever-Worn Shroud of Conscience
“If a man has made up his mind that a certain wrong course is the right one, the more he follows his conscience, the more hopeless he is as a wrongdoer. One is... Read more.