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"Hey Atheists--Why can't You Leave Us Deists Alone?"
"Hey Atheists--Why can't You Leave Us Deists Alone?"
By Larry Peterson
The FFRF (a snappy little acronym for the "Freedom From Religion Foundation") was in the news again. Their latest inane protest demanding the U.S. Navy get rid of all Bibles at guest hotels had been granted. NEXCOM (a pronounceable acronym for "Navy Exchange Service Command") decided in favor of FFRF, and agreed to remove Bibles from 34 Navy locations and 24,000 Navy Gateway Inns and Suites
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A Breath of Fresh Air (A Review of "The Identical")
A Breath of Fresh Air (A Review of "The Identical")
By Karl Erickson
It’s hard to find good family movies these days when gratuitous sex and violence are the norm, and family appropriate entertainment is often of inferior quality. When I discover a family friendly and artfully done movie, I want to share the news with the world. That’s why I was so excited to enjoy an advanced screening of City of Peace’s new motion picture, The Identical.
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The Rapture--teaching of men and doctrine of demons
The Rapture--teaching of men and doctrine of demons
By Al Vargo
Scripture warns in 1 Tim 4:1 "But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons" Matt 15:9 'BUT IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME,TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS OF MEN.'" So why, then, have so many good Christian people fallen for the relatively new teaching of The Rapture?
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Send Us The Gift of Peace
Send Us The Gift of Peace
By Connie Beckman
This is the time for all Christians to come together to pray and to fast for those who are being persecuted and slaughtered in the war torn parts of our world. God truly is the refuge of the poor and humble when evildoers are oppressing them. We cry out to the Lord that the time of their rescue would come quickl
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The Servants of Satan Laugh as They Murder Christian Children~~We Cannot Continue to Stand Idly By
The Servants of Satan Laugh as They Murder Christian Children~~We Cannot Continue to Stand Idly By
By Larry Peterson
There was a photo of a child, actually a baby. She was maybe a year old, maybe a month or two older. Wearing a pink and white stocking hat and a sweater to match, she was sitting on the ground surrounded by dirt and rocks. Her beautiful round face was facing upward, and her big round eyes were looking at the men who would, in the next few moments, become her executioners.
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Depravity in Oklahoma---The Ultimate Denigration of Catholicism; The "black mass"
Depravity in Oklahoma---The Ultimate Denigration of Catholicism; The "black mass"
By Larry Peterson
We Catholics have a prayer that we recite and it is directed to St. Michael the Archangel. Pope Leo XIII wrote this prayer back in 1886 and it was recited virtually every day at all Low Masses from that time until the late 1960s. Then the Vatican II reforms began to be implemented and the prayer was more or less discontinued although it was still recited at different liturgical functions.
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Cost of Discipleship
Cost of Discipleship
By Karl Erickson
Too often discipleship seems nothing more than a vague and nebulous idea rather than a relationship hinging directly upon the mysterious person of Christ. There was a popular spiritual book a few years ago called The Shack.t's message purported to free the reader from those unpleasant obligations associated with Christianity.
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Fleeing Sin
Fleeing Sin
By Karl Erickson
Catholics are frequently characterized as being too focused on sin and unhappy in their lives. Perhaps the negative assumptions are partly attributed to us Catholics being called to confess our mortal sins to a priest in order to be forgiven. Some might argue that Christ freed us from sin, so we shouldn’t be so brutally introspective when it comes to our daily struggles and failings
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This Catholics Come Home video is bringing thousands back to the Church, see why!
This Catholics Come Home video is bringing thousands back to the Church, see why!
By CatholicsComeHome.org
The Catholics Come Home "Epic" TV commercial emphasizes the history, beauty, spirituality and accomplishments of the Catholic Church over her 2,000-year history. It illustrates how the universal Church is comprised of all races, ages, cultures and socioeconomic levels... Please share with all your friends and help us spread the message.
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The Scandal that is a "Shameful Silence"
The Scandal that is a "Shameful Silence"
By Larry Peterson
"Silence in the face of evil is evil itself." Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran theologian in Germany during the reign of Adolf Hitler. His book, "The Cost of Discipleship", has become a classic. Focusing on the "Sermon on the Mount", the book more or less spelled out what Bonhoeffer thought was the true way to follow Christ..
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Evangelization at the Movies
Evangelization at the Movies
By Mike Allen
I’m not typically weepy, but one particular movie always makes me cry. Okay, I’m putting it mildly; it turns me into a blubbering mess. Even walking through the family room, catching a few seconds of it on television can produce a quick lump in my throat. The movie in question? Because of Winn Dixie, a 2005 film based on the novel of the same name, featuring a stray dog found in the grocery
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Roche Abbey
Roche Abbey
By Father John A. Dane
A short distance from my home and close to an ancient village called Bawtry, which is located on the Great North Road (a road originally built by the Romans), are the remains of Roche Abbey. The abbey was founded in 1147 when the stone buildings were raised on the north side of the beck.
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The Great Enigma in Our Society---Gender Dysphoria (Gender Identity Disorder)
The Great Enigma in Our Society---Gender Dysphoria (Gender Identity Disorder)
By Larry Peterson
On June 21, the President of the United States once again bypassed the Congress of the United States and signed an executive order barring federal contractors (including faith based agencies) from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Here was my problem with this: I have no understanding of what "gender identity" is.
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Denial and the Roots of Violence
Denial and the Roots of Violence
By Sr. Anne Marie
One of the most distressing realities in the world today is the prevalence of violence. News stories ranging from reports of local crimes to the atrocities of the drug lords to the tortures and executions among rebels and fanatics and dictatorial regimes in various parts of the world seem more and more extreme and almost unbelievable. The destruction of the unborn, perhaps the worst example of all
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Marriage and the Spirituality of Struggle
Marriage and the Spirituality of Struggle
By Mike Allen
m a Family Life director, not a marriage counselor, but because I sometimes write about the spirituality of marriage in our diocesan newspaper, some people view me that way. It sounds like a parody of a commercial: “Are you a trained counselor?” “No, but I did sleep in a Holiday Inn Express last night.” Mindful of my limits, then, I agreed to meet once or twice with a troubled young couple
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Shared Accountability and Militant Atheism
Shared Accountability and Militant Atheism
By Karl Erickson
I have shared some thoughts in previously posted articles, and I think they bear repeating. We've systematically removed God and prayer from our culture, embraced moral relativism, and loved ourselves more than others. Today we see the culmination of these efforts brough to bear upon our culture and our world.
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Popsicle Kisses in a Weary World
Popsicle Kisses in a Weary World
By Mike Allen
As I struggle with writer’s block, my three-year old ambles into the room, half-eaten popsicle in her hand, scales my recliner and plants her cold, cherry-flavored lips on mine. Tired as I am, it’s a pleasant surprise from a little girl who is often fickle with her affection, and a reminder of the power present in a gentle gesture.
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