The argument from inconsistent revelations is a common case made by atheists but decreasingly popular, in a less religious culture. In short it says that because so many religions preach different ways to Heaven, then choosing any one of them is mathematically risky and foolish because you could be wrong. Thus it’s better not to choose a religion and be agnostic. However … [Read more...]
St. Dominic
Tomorrow is the feast of St. Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order from which many noteworthy theologians and saints have emerged. Thomas Aquinas, Torquemada, and Yves Congar. There's a joke that's told a lot amongst Roman Catholics - especially ones like I was who discerned religious life with the Jesuits. The Dominicans were founded to get rid of the Albigensians, … [Read more...]
"Silence" by Shusaku Endo
As a website that promotes the Holy History of the Christian Church, I figured there ought to be an endorsement of noteworthy writings composed by other authors. Probably one of my favourite books, "Silence" by Shusaku Endo is a classic piece of Christian (specifically Roman Catholic) historical fiction. The book has been embraced by many Japanese Christians from Pentecostal … [Read more...]
Catholic Events Worse than the current Child-Abuse Scandals
My parents and I had another sort of fight tonight, by which I mean, our local newspaper covered a story of a priest who served at my parish church and was now pleading guilty for child molestation, etc. My dad was furious and did the usual Protestant thing of the Church is evil, etc. And asked me why I defend it. My response was equally bold, I said its because the church … [Read more...]
St. Ignatius and Our Lady of Monserrat
There's an interesting moment in the life of St. Ignatius Loyola, where he almost violently kills someone in defense of the perpetual virginity of Mary (St. Jerome would be proud), and then within days hangs up all of his sword and army equipment infront of an image of Our Lady of Monserrat, in what I perceive as a sort of spiritual surrender to God. It reminds me of the … [Read more...]