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About 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

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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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SubjectDate Asked

sex before marige8/26/2008
  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 Catholicism3/1/2008
  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 lineage1/27/2008
  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 Rapture12/19/2007
  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 references12/17/2007
  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 Ark10/15/2007
  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 ...
27/14/2007
  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 ...
Transubstantiation6/15/2007
  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. Orthodox5/5/2007
  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 compassion4/15/2007
  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 compassion4/14/2007
  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 compassion4/14/2007
  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 compassion4/14/2007
  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 compassion4/14/2007
  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 compassion4/14/2007
  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 culture11/19/2006
  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 bible9/20/2006
  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. ...
catholicism9/1/2006
  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 POPE8/29/2006
  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 ...
Kudos8/19/2006
  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 ...

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