Posts filed under: History

A Catholic Man Who Stood Against Catholic Antisemitism: Jacques Maritain

The influence of Jacques Maritain, a French Catholic philosopher, on the rejection of antisemitism by the Catholic Church is discussed in this post.... Read More

Interesting Perspectives from Conservatives on Today’s Evangelicalism

Thoughts expressed by some conservative commentators about the state of evangelicalism in the age of Trump are reviewed. ... Read More

Christian Antisemitism and Its Roots in Misuse of the Christian Bible

A brief history of Christian antisemitism is provided, and New Testament passages believed to be anti-Jewish are discussed. ... Read More

Thoughts on the War Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

The war between Israel and Hamas has pit supporters of both sides of the conflict against each other. In reality, all parties involved share responsibility for the violence.... Read More

On Nonviolent Resistance to Evil and Its Practical Relevance

Nonviolent resistance, the only means of fighting evil taught by Jesus, was not adopted by Christendom even though it leads to better outcomes than warfare.... Read More

The Catholic Church Officially Repudiates the Doctrine of Discovery

The Doctrine of Discovery, which provided justification for European conquest of foreign lands, has been repudiated by the Vatican. Resolution of legal issues is up to the nations. ... Read More

Vatican II: The Pastoral Role of the Church in the Modern World – Part 2

In this post, Part 2 of the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World, produced by Vatican II, is discussed.... Read More

Vatican II: The Pastoral Role of the Church in the Modern World – Part 1

The pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World, a document created by Vatican II to provide guidance on interactions between the Church and a world transformed by technology,... Read More
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