by Karlo Broussard | Sep 10, 2019 | Articles, Philosophical Apologetics
Imagine you’re at a public gathering of religious believers—say, a pro-life event or something similar. Across the street you spot a group of atheist protesters sarcastically waving a sign that says: “Religion. . . because thinking is hard.” This has become one of the...
by Karlo Broussard | Aug 28, 2019 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics
The Nicene Creed states that Jesus is “consubstantial with the Father.” This means that Jesus is one in substance with the Father, having full possession of the one divine nature and thus equal to the Father. But some quasi-Christian sects, such as Jehovah Witnesses,...
by Karlo Broussard | Aug 14, 2019 | Articles, Sexual Ethics
“Love is Love.” It’s the new mantra of our culture, the moral wisdom of the age. It’s the battle cry of a movement led by those not so wise as a sage. (Channeling my inner Dr. Seuss.) Joining the fray, the Coca-Cola Company has launched their “Love is Love” campaign...
by Karlo Broussard | Aug 1, 2019 | Articles, General Ethics
Recently, Ashlyn Harris, a backup goaltender for the U.S. women’s soccer World Cup champions, blasted star soccer player Jaelene Hinkle, a devout Christian, in a tweet as being “intolerant” and “homophobic.” What did Hinkle do that made Harris so upset? Actually it’s...
by Karlo Broussard | Jul 16, 2019 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics
Several Catholic Answers writers, including myself, have responded to Protestants who challenge the Catholic practice of asking the saints in heaven to intercede for us. Can the saints, they ask, even hear our prayers? Needless to say, many of these brothers and...
by Karlo Broussard | Jul 4, 2019 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics
For Catholics, Matthew 16:18 is a key passage when establishing a biblical basis for the papacy: “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.” Catholics argue that because Jesus makes...
