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Featured Art: Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Onorio Marinari c. 1670 The Claim Many Protestant apologists argue that the Bible is self-interpreting and only references books that are divinely inspired. A key argument they put forth is that the Apocrypha (or Deuterocanonical books) are never explicitly quoted by Jesus or the New Testament authors. This […]

Eleazar (on the left from 2 Maccabees 6:18-31), The Seven Maccabean Brothers (center), and Salome, their mother (on the right)  Introduction Many Protestant apologists claim that the Bible is historically agreed upon by all Jews, self-interpreting, and only quotes what it considers Scripture. This belief shows the idea that the Bible exists in a divinely

In this post, I want to address one of the most significant Protestant claims against Catholic teaching: the siblings of Jesus. The Catholic Church asserts the perpetual virginity of Mary, teaching that she was a virgin for her entire life and had no other children besides Jesus. Catholics hold that the individuals referred to as

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: “Abraham Adolf Behrman, A Reading Rabbi “ Many Christians have argued that the Talmud discusses Jesus in a polemical manner. Several passages in the Talmud seem to suggest that Jesus was a false prophet or a heretical figure, and these claims have been widely debated. In this post, I want to explore these Talmudic

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