Great Courses that Create Cultural Literacy in Religion: Essential Courses for Understand-ing

      These courses concentrate on the largest religions/philosophies on earth today as well as touch on the Pagan religions with an emphasis on the larger religions, specifically Confucianism/Hinduism (the great Asian religions), Judaism, Catholicism, Muhammadism/Islam and Protestantism.  The courses outlined will be as follows:        The first course we will cover is one on “Cultural… Continue reading Great Courses that Create Cultural Literacy in Religion: Essential Courses for Understand-ing

The Path to Forgiveness: Sacraments and Salvation

The text discusses the significance of free will and intelligence in angels and humans, arguing that understanding God’s love is paramount. It highlights the need for unconditional trust in God to attain the Beatific Vision. Additionally, it emphasizes the sacramental role of priests in forgiveness and the necessity of a well-formed conscience for spiritual fulfillment.

Courses Giving a Taste of How Christianity Shaped Education and Knowledge

Christianity has significantly influenced global knowledge through the establishment of the university system, promoting equality in education and literacy. Various academic courses explore the relationship of religion with philosophy, architecture, literature, and science, highlighting key figures and ideas from early Christianity to contemporary debates between faith and reason.

The Role of Tradition in Catholicism Explained

The text discusses the theological significance of biblical passages, particularly emphasizing the Catholic Church’s role in interpreting Scripture. It argues for the necessity of apostolic tradition and baptism over physical signs like circumcision, highlighting the spiritual transformation in Catholicism. The overall message conveys that salvation relies on faith, communion, and the Church’s guidance.

Great Courses Looks at the Modern Day Religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism Separately

Hopefully this will give some insights into other major religions of the world, and help us understand the motivations of various peoples based on their religious beliefs to help us better work with them and understand them in friendships, relationships, business and politics.

Understand-ing Thanksgiving: History and Celebrations

Thanksgiving, celebrated on the 3rd Thursday of November in the U.S. and the 2nd Monday in October in Canada, marks gratitude for blessings and family gatherings. The U.S. holiday commemorates the Mayflower’s arrival, while Canada’s occasion aligns with harvest. It’s a time for renewal of family ties and reflection on gratitude.

Some Great Courses Reflecting On Christianity, In General, Mostly Historically, Up to the Present

        The teachers of these courses and the next set I will review are not necessarily Catholic, but give a different perspective or relate historical facts of interest and should not be relied upon for Catholic dogmatic or doctrinal accuracy.  There deductions on various historical facts might point to, with regard to dogma and doctrine,… Continue reading Some Great Courses Reflecting On Christianity, In General, Mostly Historically, Up to the Present

Laudato Si, Climate agenda, Solar Cells and EVs like Tesla Cars

        Full disclosure, I have owned a Tesla car for a few years as well as Tesla stock for about 7 years.         Pope Francis when he was Pope, was pushing, in my opinion, for the most part, a climate agenda that was hard to follow except for the middle- and upper-class citizens.  I say… Continue reading Laudato Si, Climate agenda, Solar Cells and EVs like Tesla Cars