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The following is a great Quora Answer I found and thought I’d share it here. The author is Francis Marsden. You can find the post Here!  Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Doesen’t the Bible say that we can only pray to God?   No. You have it wrong. The Bible does not say that […]

For many outside of Catholicism, especially Protestant Christians, the devotion Catholics show to Mary can seem perplexing or even troubling. It’s not uncommon to hear questions like, Why do Catholics place such an emphasis on her? or Can’t you see how this is idolatry? I’ll be honest—these were significant concerns for me, too. For a

One of the most influential figures in the Book of Mormon is King Benjamin.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints describes him as such, “King Benjamin was a prophet of God who ruled the land of Zarahemla. He worked hard to serve his people and teach them about God. With help from

The Relic of St. Jude I’ve come across a lot of negativity towards relics, with some people calling them fake, superstitious, unbiblical, or even downright weird. I want to set the record straight and show that relics are, and have always been, an integral part of the Christian faith. You might be wondering, “When did

Featured Art: The Baptism of Christ by Jacopo Bassano (Jacopo da Ponte)  Baptism is a key sacrament in Christianity, but the way it’s practiced has sparked many debates throughout church history. Two major issues have stood out: The method of baptism (whether it should be done by immersion or by pouring or sprinkling) and the

Featured Art: Joseph the Prophet Addressing the Lamanites.” Lithograph by H. R. Robinson, 1844. Image from Church History Library, Salt Lake City. LDS Teachings on the Ancestry of Native Americans: Who Are The Lamanites? One important aspect of the LDS Church’s history is the doctrine of The Book of Mormon. For those unfamiliar, Joseph Smith

Featured Art : “Solomon’s Idolatry” by Frans Francken the Younger, a depiction of King Solomon worshipping foreign gods, influenced by his foreign wives, as described in the Book of 1 Kings 11:1-8.  What Is Idolatry? Idolatry is the practice of ascribing divine qualities or ultimate worth to things or beings that are not God. This

Many Christians and Biblical scholars have challenged the notion of Catholicism’s “Sacred Tradition “ and brought forth compelling arguments from history to demonstrate that the earliest Christians held true that sacred scripture was the final authority.  The Evidence Goes Something Like This… Source: https://carm.org/ecf-quotes-by-topic/early-church-fathers-quotes-on-scripture-alone-is-final-authority/ Protestants will point to the quotes above and similar ones, to claim