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The Faithful Extremists

July 21, 2016 · Leave a comment ·

“Controversial” doesn’t cut it. Merely the mention of Islam stirs heated and impassioned political debate—that is, if the ensuing exchange of ignorance and insults can even be called a debate. … Continue reading The Faithful Extremists

Teleology, Eudaimonia, Plato, & Sex

July 20, 2016 · Leave a comment ·

Arguably the most prevalent criticism of the Catholic Church is that of its stance on homosexuality and homosexual actions—but why does it hold such beliefs? “Because the Church is from … Continue reading Teleology, Eudaimonia, Plato, & Sex

The Divine Autocrat

July 13, 2016July 14, 2016 · 1 Comment ·

In regards to how a faithful Catholic may align him or herself politically, it is evident that in some ways we are to be liberal [1], but in others conservative … Continue reading The Divine Autocrat

10 Problems with Spinoza’s God

May 31, 2016June 18, 2016 · 5 Comments ·

Among pantheists, the most celebrated philosopher of their ranks is, undoubtedly, Baruch Spinoza. Living in the 17th century Netherlands, Spinoza composed an elaborate argument for the notion of monism—more specifically, … Continue reading 10 Problems with Spinoza’s God

On the Platonic Forms

March 18, 2016March 18, 2016 · 3 Comments ·

An Introduction to the Topic In regards to the modes of metaphysical thought opposed to the Scholastic understanding—that is, the understanding of the Roman Catholic Church—there is none more worthy … Continue reading On the Platonic Forms

Realism—the Base of Thomism

February 6, 2016June 18, 2016 · 3 Comments ·

When you count the numbers of fingers on your hand, you’re taking part in, whether you realize it or not, the greatest philosophic tradition ever conceived; by counting your fingers, … Continue reading Realism—the Base of Thomism

Socrates and the Pious Problem of Polytheism

September 27, 2015June 18, 2016 · 8 Comments ·

Yep, in case you didn’t know, there is now a Rational Catholicism YouTube Channel where posts here are made into videos! Socrates, the father of philosophy, mentor of Plato—whom himself … Continue reading Socrates and the Pious Problem of Polytheism

The Primacy of St Peter in St Augustine’s 56th Tractate

April 2, 2015June 18, 2016 · Leave a comment ·

Paragraph one of St Augustine’s Tractate 56, on John 13:6-10, reads: When the Lord was washing thedisciples’ feet, He comes to Simon Peter; and Peter says unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my … Continue reading The Primacy of St Peter in St Augustine’s 56th Tractate

The Cosmological Argument

March 17, 2015March 19, 2015 · 31 Comments ·

The cosmological argument, first formalized by the ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, and later expanded upon by the thirteenth century philosopher and Saint, Thomas Aquinas, posits that all things … Continue reading The Cosmological Argument

Why the Catholic Church is unable to Marry Homosexual Couples

October 16, 2014March 19, 2015 · Leave a comment ·

“Gay marriage” – Fiercely opposed by the Catholic Church while promoted by the zeitgeist, but why? The Church’s opposition of homosexual marriage has roots in one of the marital requirements … Continue reading Why the Catholic Church is unable to Marry Homosexual Couples

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