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Sola Scriptura (Bible Alone) Is it historical, biblical, and how does it work in reality?
By maryann in The Culture of Life
I chose to start this blog to discuss a common issue- Sola Scriptura, or “Bible Alone,” which is repeatedly brought up in reference to the Catholic Church. A poster on the discussion forum, stated,“I try to live by God's ...
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By maryann in The Culture of Life
Understandably, one topic that certainly stirs up the natives is birth control. Few subjects are as personal or integrated into one’s married life as birth regulation. I see NFP as one of the many options out there for non-Catholic married ...
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Catholic Knowledge Bowl on Sunday, January 25th-
By maryann in The Culture of Life
Are there any participants out there gearing up for the 2nd annual Catholic Knowledge Bowl? It was a fun, yet challenging time last year. My teammates and I all prepared in different ways. We studied the questions provided by the ...
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Abortion and the Early Church: Did these Catholics support the killing of early human life?
By maryann in The Culture of Life
Usually, Catholics are targeted for being pro-life, but in an odd turn of events, a poster makes the claim that the Catholic Church has been pro-abortion. In the Bible, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would ...
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Vacation to EWTN and Mother Angelica's Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament (Part 1)
By maryann in The Culture of Life
My family and I returned from a wonderful vacation in early August to Mother Angelica’s EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) in Irondale, Alabama, and to her shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville. I write this for those interested in ...
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Is Evil Relative? Can we know objective truth about evil?
By maryann in The Culture of Life
Man can know objective truth in science, in mathematics, and even history. If we can find objective truth with evidence in these fields, can mankind know the objective truth about evil? This blog came about as a discussion between me and ...
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By maryann in The Culture of Life
Great news on the pro-life front recently, as the last abortion clinic in the entire state of South Dakota closed its doors after a new law came into effect which calls for the patient to be informed of the humanity of ...
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The Crusades: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By maryann in The Culture of Life
Many a discussion on Christian history centers around the Crusades, which began in 1095. It has been customary to describe the Crusades as eight in number: the first, 1095-1101; the second, headed by Louis VII, 1145-47; the third, conducted by ...
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By maryann in The Culture of Life
I've always been intriqued by the battle between good and evil. When I was younger, the utilitarianism of collectivism appealed to me. Yet I instinctively knew that Communism had much evil in it, and I wanted to know what made Communism tick. It ...
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Tolerance of facts: Can Obama supporters deal with his record?
By maryann in The Culture of Life
Obama has very many charismatic qualities- he's a good speaker, he has a rich, pleasant voice, and he's quite cheerful. Some also admire him for his position on the war, the economy, and social issues. I have to admit that ...