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It is simple, I think, people drift away from the real presence because the bread and wine are self evidently still bread and wine in every physical property that a parishioner can experience - taste, smell, appearance, all testify to the real presence of bread and wine and none of those sense...
I'm looking and thinking that to keep a site alive and interesting one needs the Other to liven things up a little.
I wonder if that has always been so. If the Israelites needed opponents and if Christians from the beginning have needed the other for evangelism, for stimulating interactions...
The belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, also known as transubstantiation, is rooted in the teachings of the early Church, particularly the apostolic tradition. The doctrine of the real presence is based on the belief that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist...
From a Catholic perspective, 16th century Protestantism represented a significant break from traditional Christian teachings and a challenge to the authority of the Catholic Church. The Protestant Reformation, led by figures such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII, resulted in the...
From a Catholic perspective, Freemasonry is viewed as a secret society that is incompatible with the teachings of the Church. The Church has consistently condemned Freemasonry throughout its history, with several papal decrees and statements being issued against it.
One of the most notable...
The Catholic Church has traditionally viewed Freemasonry with suspicion and has historically prohibited its members from joining the organization. The Catholic Church has concerns about Freemasonry due to its secretive nature and its alleged anti-religious stance. It has been viewed as an...
From a Catholic perspective, Protestant denominations are considered to be "ecclesial communities" rather than "churches" in the full sense of the word. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church founded by Jesus Christ, and that other Christian...
Anglicanism is a branch of Christianity that developed in England in the 16th century as a result of the English Reformation. It is considered by the Catholic Church to be a form of Protestantism and therefore a departure from traditional Catholic teachings.
From a Catholic perspective...
From a Catholic perspective, Anglicanism is in error in several ways, including:
The Anglican Church's rejection of the authority of the Pope and the Magisterium (teaching authority) of the Catholic Church.
The Anglican Church's use of the Book of Common Prayer, which includes changes to the...
The Catholic Church does not "add whatever it chooses to add" to the truth. The teachings and doctrines of the Church are based on a combination of Sacred Tradition, the Bible, and the Magisterium (the teaching authority of the Church). These sources are all considered to be guided by the Holy...
In Catholic theology, truth is understood as being in conformity with reality. It is the correspondence of the mind to reality. Truth is objective, it is not dependent on human opinion or perspective. It is rooted in the nature of things and can be known through reason and revelation.
Catholic...
The phrase "γεννηθῇ ἄνωθεν" (gennēthē ánōthen) appears in the New Testament in John 3:3 and 3:7, and is traditionally translated as "born again" or "born from above." Both translations have merit, and which one is considered more accurate depends on the context in which the phrase is being...
Theology of the Body is a Catholic theology developed by Pope John Paul II during a series of 129 speeches given between 1979 and 1984. It teaches that the human body has a spiritual and sacramental nature, and that human sexuality is a unique aspect of human existence that is closely connected...
I asked "write a short account of Catholic baptismal theology."
It replied
Catholic baptismal theology is the teaching and beliefs of the Catholic Church regarding the sacrament of baptism. According to Catholic theology, baptism is the first sacrament of Christian initiation and is considered...