A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics and Religion
by Tom Quiner
A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics & Religion
by Tom Quiner
The Immaculate Conception explained in an easy way
Does the Immaculate Conception still have you scratching your head?
My recent posts on the subject have generated some good reactions, even if many of my Protestant readers remain dubious.
Here’s an outstanding, and brief, video on the subject by the always entertaining Fr. Mike Schmidt.
I hope you find it helpful in understanding why Catholics believe the way they do.
In praise of the 1968 Baltimore Colts
The NFL just wrapped its 14th week of the season (excluding tomorrow night’s Monday night game).
The Atlanta Falcons have the best offense in the league with a whopping 469 points, but their defense has given up 358 points, which is terrible.
The best defense belongs to the New England Patriots who have given up only 233 points while scoring an impressive 365 points, an 132 point differential over their opponents, the best in the league.
By contrast, I’d like to resurrect the memory of the 1968 Baltimore Colts who are best known for…
“There should be no more babies”
By Tom Quiner Just to be sure there is no doubt, the Democratic Party idolizes a woman who who called for a ban on childbirth for a decade. Let Margaret Sanger explain in her own words. Watch the video above. Democrats believe in regulations, lots of them. Given the power, baby rationing would be next on their agenda.
Biblical references to the Immaculate Conception
“Is there a scripture that talks about Mary having been saved from her sin before she was born?”
The quick answer is yes and no, the same answer we’d give if the question were:
“Is there a scripture that talks about the doctrine of the Holy Trinity?”
Yes and no. Although Catholicism and Protestantism are united in their belief in the Holy Trinity, sacred scripture doesn’t directly reference the term, just as it doesn’t directly reference the term “Immaculate Conception” in describing Mary…
The Immaculate Conception of Mary
“The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin.”
Denzel Washington says a mouthful
Denzel Washington is a heckuva of an actor.
This blog is not swayed by celebrity endorsements or musings. It does, though, appreciate a honest assessment of the state of affairs when it comes to the mainstream media.
Mr. Washington just made a damning statement towards the press:
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