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| Subject | Date Asked |
| sex before marige | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: g'day rick i was having a debate with my brother about cannon law and about where in bible the ... A: Here you go: I Corinthians 6:9-11, "Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom ... | |
| Bible study and what it revealed... | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I consider myself to be on a long spiritual journey. I feel an incredible driving force within me to ... A: I don't see a contradiction here. Admitedly, though, it's not simple. Even Satan "believes". And ... | |
| Bible study and what it revealed... | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I consider myself to be on a long spiritual journey. I feel an incredible driving force within me to ... A: Yes, Christians must accept that much of the bible is simply the author's explanation/description as ... | |
| Why pray to Mary? | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering how praying to Mary ever came about? Jesus taught us to pray to our heavenly ... A: "Praying to" Mary or any others in heaven is not the same thing as praying to God. Prayer is ... | |
| Converting to Catholicism | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I have been attending a nondenominational church for several years, "accepted Christ" and been "born ... A: So much of what you have spoken about is why I myself now profess the Catholic Christian faith. I ... | |
| jesus's parental lineage | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: one of the requirements given in the old testament for a messiah is that he must be from the house ... A: Admittedly this is not a subject I am knowledgeable about, however I can share this explanation ... | |
| The Rapture | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Rick What is the Catholics church position on this? Is there also an 'end days' scenario as well? A: We, along with non-Catholic Christians, await the 2nd Coming. As for the Millennium, we hold that ... | |
| Book references | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: Greetings Rick! Looking for a reference for a good Catholic apologetics book that could be used for ... A: First and foremost I recommend the Library links at www.catholic.com. The articles are easily ... | |
| Noah's Ark | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I have many questions for you, but one that almost always comes up first for me is Noah's Ark. 2 of ... A: Most Christians today (with the exception of strict Fundamentalists and a few others) agree that ... | |
| Is The Catholic Church is the Church of God? | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: How can I explain this message to non-catholic Friends and inlaws that the catholic church is the ... A: Be patient in love and prayer. Take it slow and learn some good protest answers to complaints and ... | |
| 2 | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: 1.Wife (87) died recently and I keep finding evidence of the kind and wonderful things she did for ... A: Bill I can not imagine your grief - no doubt worse with existing depression. I strongly suggest you ... | |
| Should I take it literally? | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: Is the Bible to be taken literally according to the Catholic Church? Thank you. ANSWER: Hi David. ... A: With this sort of historical issue there is no official pronouncement by the Church as to whether ... | |
| Should I take it literally? | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: Is the Bible to be taken literally according to the Catholic Church? Thank you. A: No, not always. There is poetry, song, history, genealogy, parable, simile and metaphor, etc. We ... | |
| Transubstantiation | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: The Catholic church claims that a miracle turns the communion wafer into Christ's body. But the ... A: I certainly cannot do full justice to such a question, as countless volumes have been, and continue ... | |
| Catholic vs. Orthodox | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: An Eastern Orthodox spokesman was criticizing other churches and saying we are outside the true ... A: It's my opinion that the "spokesman" is not at all a spokesman for Eastern Orthodoxy, and that the ... | |
| human compassion | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: the catholic church holds assests, which i assume runs into the billions. you surround yourselves ... A: I appreciate your words. I did not recognize respect in your initial question. I wholeheartedly ... | |
| human compassion | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: the catholic church holds assests, which i assume runs into the billions. you surround yourselves ... A: Where is the outrage from pro lifers? I'm not sure which rock you live under, but the Catholic ... | |
| human compassion | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: the catholic church holds assests, which i assume runs into the billions. you surround yourselves ... A: And your judgments are illuminating too. I guess we both have pre-conceived notions. Are you a ... | |
| human compassion | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: the catholic church holds assests, which i assume runs into the billions. you surround yourselves ... A: You make a claim without any substantiation then demand substantiation at my casting doubt on your ... | |
| human compassion | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: the catholic church holds assests, which i assume runs into the billions. you surround yourselves ... A: You made the claim, so the burden is on you. I admit it: I have not seen an "operating statement" ... | |
| human compassion | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: the catholic church holds assests, which i assume runs into the billions. you surround yourselves ... A: 500 years ago, this was a very valid complaint. Today it is unfounded. I'm glad to see you use the ... | |
| Which is older? | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm confused about "Catholic & Greek Orthodox". Which came first, why are they so similiar, and ... A: Neither is "older". Both can follow apostolic succession back to apostles. They are so similar ... | |
| what's a "catholic christian"? | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: Jackson, What's a catholic christian? I thought catholics were catholics and christians were ... A: The short answer: Yes, Catholics are Christians. Many, including me, use the term "Catholic ... | |
| Catholicism and the Mexican culture | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: This may be out of your research.. I'm not sure, but if you know anything about the ways the Mexican ... A: It is indeed not a subject that I have researched - so I cannot reply to this claim/presumption ... | |
| annulment and the bible | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I cannot seem to find annulment addressed in the bible. Where is it? A: God's law for marriage is set forth in such passages as: Gen. 2: 18-25, Matt. 5: 32, 19: 9, I Cor. ... | |
| catholicism | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: ok..a couple of questions 1. Do you believe that non-catholics go to hell? and if so is that a ... A: 1. NO. In fact Catholic Christians are taught the opposite. For more about what Catholics are ... | |
| THE POPE | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I'm also curious about why Catholics must go through a Priest to confess their sins and ask for ... A: That is a much deeper subject, but it is not actually correct that "Catholics must go through a ... | |
| Kudos | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: I congratulate you for sallying forth in defense of our Faith. Thank you for your service. I'm sure ... A: I appreciate that. I remember a Hank from askme.com. Are you him? I post most frequently at ... | |
Critics of Catholicism
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Rick Jackson
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Expertise
I can help clarify fact vs. fiction regarding the teachings of the Catholic Faith. I believe that Catholicism is the best representation of the Historic Christian Faith and that this can be shown with Scripture, reason and history.
I am an ecumenical apologist. I'm not interested in telling non-Catholics why they are wrong, but am happy to explain and confirm what we believe and why we; from Scripture, reason and history.
There are some issues where I will have to politely agree to disagree with my non-Catholic brother in Christ, however there is so much that we share in common, I'd prefer to clarify those first. :)
Experience
Experience in the area
As a former Protestant (Church of the Nazarene) I came to the faith by recognizing, after lengthy study, that Catholocism is the best representation of the Historic Christian Faith.
Very interested in "ecumenical apologetics", and have started a website pursuing it: www.catholictruths.com
Organizations
Active member/supporter and webservant:
Biblical Archaeology Society | Diocese of Columbus Catholic Record Society | St. Gabriel Radio | Catholic Truths
Active member and/or supporter:
Catholic Answers | EWTN | Dead Theologians Society
Publications
Catholic Truths
Education/Credentials
Some College. Received religious instruction by the Dominicans. Have attended several "seminars" (or viewed via DVD) by Scott Hahn, Patrick Madrid and other apologists.
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