Posts Tagged ‘Catechism of the Catholic Church’

Rebuilding Philippines as a Christian Civilization through the Ten Commandments

The laws of a country must be based on Truth. “What is Truth?” Pilate asked Christ. Christ is the Truth, for he said: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” So great a claim is backed by signs that prove [...]

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Is Iglesia ni Cristo the Church of Christ?

Fr. Daniel J. McNamara, S.J., during one of our walks years ago, told us: “The Iglesia ni Cristo is neither a church nor of Christ.” It is worthwhile to ponder on his words as Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) celebrates its 95th Anniversary last July 27, 2009–95 years after Felix Y. Manalo made the INC [...]

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Dress code to Reproductive Health Bill: Dissent in Ateneo de Manila University

I found that the Ateneo de Manila University’s Rizal Library (and other offices) does not allow anyone to enter who are improperly dressed:

Soiled clothes
Lounging/gym/athletic/cycling shorts
Short shorts
Lounging/gym/athletic tops and sleeveless shirts (for men)
Low-cut/backless/strapless tops and bare midriff
Very short skirts/dress
Very low-rise jeans (low-waist)
Slippers – type of footwear consisting of a sole secured to the foot by straps [...]

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Original Sin and Darwinian Evolution: Luis Gonzalez-Carvajal Santabarbara vs the Catechism of the Catholic Church

I was reading a book by Luis Gonzalez-Carvajal Santabarbara entitled This is Our Faith: Theology for College Students, translated from the 16th Spanish Edition by Jesus Vazquez (Claretian Publications, Quezon City, 2005).  The first chapter on Original Sin made me squirm on my seat.
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Gonzalez denies the historicity of Adam and Eve and the transmission of [...]

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