Author: meerkatcheesephobos55464

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

Great Course Entitled Why Evil Exists

The exploration of evil spans philosophical and religious traditions, addressing questions of human nature and divine intention. This course surveys perspectives from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and modern thought, examining themes like original sin, moral depravity, and the psychological dimensions of evil. Key theorists, including Augustine and Kant, are analyzed for their contributions.

Social Justice Causes and The Catholic Church and How The Catholic Church Can, In My Opinion, Have More impact

The author argues that the Church’s primary mission should be the salvation of souls, not social justice activism. They believe that focusing on traditional practices, like the Latin Mass, can organically lead to social justice outcomes. Examples of influential Catholics like Lech Walesa and Cesar Chavez support this viewpoint.

                        Israeli Hostages Returned and Peace in the Middle East

Many in the United States probably do not understand how president Trump was able to bring apparent peace in the Middle East, how ever temporary, which was not accomplished, though tried by numerous other presidents (Nixon – even with the genius of Henry Kissinger, Carter, Regan, Bush one, Clinton, Bush two, Obama and Biden). Now I’m not pretending to be some sort of genius but I am able to give a point of view different from many