Dave Armstrong
Patheos
Michigan, United States
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Some Catholics Hope Pope Francis Dies? Yes . . .
Pope Francis stated the following, from the “official” transcript of his conversation with Slovakian Jesuits (9-12-21): A Jesuit asks, “How are you?” He Yes, there are Catholics (including priests) who hope & wish, even pray for Pope Francis to die, because they detest him so much and wrongly think he is a terrible, wicked, heretic pope. → Read More
Atheist-Christian Dialogue on Conversion & Deconversion
I think these exchanges are models of what is possible, if both sides will listen a bit & stop the incessant suspicion & insults; just talk to each other about deconversion issues. → Read More
Jesus is God: Hundreds of Biblical Proofs (RSV Edition)
Comprehensive survey of biblical passages that, taken together, absolutely prove that Jesus claimed to be God and that the Bible clearly presents Him as God incarnate. → Read More
Dialogue on the Renaissance: Good or Bad Thing?
Scholasticism was one Catholic revival of learning & culture, the Renaissance another & different one. Secularism never gives Christianity (esp. Catholicism!) credit for anything. → Read More
Take Heart: Notre Dame WILL be Rebuilt: Better Than Ever!
Notre Dame can and will be rebuilt. The entire stone frame is still more or less intact. Other cathedrals have been restored: some, with far worse damage (and some even from scratch). → Read More
The “High”, Glorious Mariology of Cardinal Newman
Foreword for a new edition of the 1928 volume, "The Mariology of Cardinal Newman," by Rev. Francis J. Friedel. I especially highlight Newman's Anglican Mariology. → Read More
Why We Should Fully Expect Many “Bible Difficulties”
The Bible is a revelation from an infinitely intelligent God. For us to think that it is an easy thing to immediately grasp & figure out, with no “difficulties” to work through, is naive & silly. → Read More
Salvation and Justification in the Gospels and Acts
Jesus puts salvation into very practical terms. He emphasizes acts of obedience, as opposed to mere verbal proclamations or head knowledge. In sum, He refutes faith alone. → Read More
St. Paul on Justification, Sanctification, & Salvation
Faith & works are two sides of the same coin of justification & salvation: proceeding from grace. Paul refers to “works of faith” (1 Thess 1:3; 2 Thess 1:11; Titus 1:15-16). → Read More
Are Trump & His Supporters Nuts & Evil? (vs. Mark Shea)
All of this hatred of Trump is expressly against scriptural admonitions. The ruler who was truly evil and nuttier than a fruitcake was Nero, and St. Peter called for him to be honored. → Read More
Should We Ignore Atheists or Charitably Dialogue?
Atheists & Christians gotta chill out & talk to each other & establish friendships. We can learn a lot from each other about various issues, & we have (surprisingly) a lot in common. → Read More
Debate on Trump Signing Bible Covers: “Sacrilege”?
This criticism of Trump is, in my opinion, "can't see the forest for the trees" pharisaical legalism. The situation was one of compassion for people who had suffered loss. → Read More
Isaac and Abraham’s Agony: Dialogue with Agnostic
The NT explains that Abraham thought God would raise Isaac (if sacrificed) from the dead, since He had already promised descendants through him (Heb 11:17-19). → Read More
God’s Proof of Himself Via Miracles (vs. an Atheist)
God performs miracles if & when He chooses to (they're not normative). We can't totally figure all that out. But we can learn from some degree of biblical explanation of it. → Read More
Debate: Antichrist Traitor Trump & Cohen’s Testiphony
Washington probably hired traitor Benedict Arnold at some point. We've all had experience of betrayal. I certainly have. And when we have, was it always our fault? → Read More
My Conversion to Catholicism: “Five Minute Version”
I provide a capsule description of my conversion to the Catholic Church in 1991, from a happy and contented evangelical Protestantism: with links to more in-depth material. → Read More
Our Prayers and Souls Ending Up in Heaven or Hell
It's always better to be the recipient of more intercessory prayer. But each individual is ultimately responsible for their eternal fate if they end up in hell. → Read More
Radically Unbiblical Protestant “Quest for Uncertainty”
Protestants (very unlike their founders) are on a perpetual "quest for uncertainty". It's very common. They glory in it. They think it's great (rather than a tragic scandal). → Read More
Border Laws & a “Homeless Jesus”: Reply to Henry Karlson
Good discussion about illegal immigration, border laws, & a wall on the Mexican border is very rare today. I give it a shot, replying to an article that asked a bunch of questions. → Read More
Is it “Racist” to Criticize President Obama or Any Black Person?
Equality means that President Obama is treated exactly like any other politician: & that includes being criticized & blasted on policy. It's not automatically "racist" to do so. → Read More