The author reflects on their journey back to faith, recognizing how cultural shifts since the 1970s have influenced moral perspectives. They discuss the erosion of trust in institutions, the normalization of immorality, and the influence of temptations from the devil. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of resisting these temptations through faith.
Tag: christianity
The Didache: A Simplified Christian Guide
The author reminisces about early PC software and the learning process before online help manuals existed. They liken the experience of navigating software to learning Christianity, introducing "The Didache" as a simpler guide for new Christians. The Didache provides fundamental teachings contrasting the Way of Life and the Way of Death.
Rules, Rules, Everywhere are Rules
Let’s take some time to think about the rules the Catholic Church has that everyone hates. I’ll get to individual rules in detail at a later time but for now we’ll have a general discussion. Think about some of the things that the Catholic Church tells us we can’t do. We can’t have premarital sexual …
Choosing the Best Bible: A Guide for Readers
There are 3,336 Bible versions in 2,182 languages available online, leading to the question of choosing the best one. The ideal Bible is one that you will read. It’s essential to check introductory texts, seek Bibles with explanatory notes, and be cautious of interpretations that may alter original meanings.
Understanding Prayer: 3 Ways to Connect with God
The content discusses different ways to pray, emphasizing the importance of sincerity over specific formulas. It outlines vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer types, highlighting personal experiences and reflections on communication with God. The author stresses that belief and trust in God are foundational for a meaningful prayer life, regardless of denominational affiliation.
The Clear Line Between Good and Evil
The distinction between good and evil is clear and unchanging, contrary to relativist beliefs. The author reflects on past justifications for sin, influenced by deceptive lies. Small deviations can lead one away from righteousness, reminiscent of biblical temptation. Ultimately, every action is categorically right or wrong, with no gray area.
The Unchanging Truths of Catholic Belief
The author defends the Catholic Church's teachings, particularly opposing the ordination of married men and women as priests and deacons. They emphasize the importance of adhering to the Church's doctrine, which they believe stems from Jesus. After exploring various religious beliefs, they conclude that Catholicism remains the true faith established by Christ.
Another Sign Satan is in Control
I was thinking about when I was young, in the sixties and seventies and the old television shows we watched. I know shows like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave It to Beaver” didn’t depict real life, but it was nice to think life could be like that. There was always some moral lesson to be …
Doing the best I can
Last week I talked about whether or not this was the beginning of the end times. Evidently the Rapture was supposed to happen last week (a fact I didn't know about when I wrote that post) and I have to assume either it didn't happen or I wasn't chosen. I thought a lot about the …
Damn Those Churchy People
You just can't trust those churchy people. That's what I was told in a conversation I had a while back, the person who said it shall remain anonymous. I asked what exactly was meant by "churchy people." He said, "You know, those people that go to church and are always trying to do good when …