Dr. Musharraf Hussain on the Jesus of the Quran and the Bible
Michael and William discuss the Jesus of the Quran and the Bible in a round table with Dr. Musharraf Hussain.
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Introduction to Theology – What is Theology? (with Michael Lofton)
In the first of four lectures in the Introduction to Theology series, Michael Lofton goes over the question what is theology?
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Missa Sicca: A Mass for the Laity at Home
Since many people may not be able to attend Mass, I decided to repost a Missa Sicca that I put together in 2015 for Church Militant. It should be used by the head of the household as a private devotional or a substitute when unable to attend Mass. In case you are not familiar with the […]
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Examples of Doctrinal Development in Eastern Orthodoxy
In an effort to develop common ground between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, I have decided to briefly discuss the concept of doctrinal development and its existence in Eastern Orthodoxy. Some in Orthodoxy object to the concept of doctrinal development, as evident by the work of Fr. Daniel Lattier, an Orthodox priest and theologian, who lists the […]
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The Prepurified Virgin: How Mary Defeated Original Sin featuring William Albrecht and Elijah Yasi
William Albrecht and Elijah Yasi explain how the Virgin Mary defeated original sin and respond to various errors made about the immaculate conception. Albert Kipps article: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2463&context=marian_studies
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Dr. Taylor O’Neill on Predestination, and the Permission of Sin: A Thomistic Analysis
Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Dr. Taylor O’Neill on Predestination, and the Permission of Sin: A Thomistic Analysis. Dr. O’Neill’s book on this subject is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Predestination-Permission-Sin-Thomistic/dp/0813232546
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The Charismatic Movement: Is It Historically Christian?
Introduction As we explore the charismatic movement and consider if it is historically Christian, it should be noted I have a background in the movement. For approximately six years, I was a member of a non-denominational charismatic church. I have also been to many kinds of charismatic churches, from African American to Caucasian to a […]
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Understanding the Magisterium Part II with Michael Lofton
Michael Lofton continues his explanation of the teaching authority of the Catholic Church.
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Understanding the Magisterium Part I with Michael Lofton
Michael Lofton explains how to understand the teaching authority of the Catholic Church.
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Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? (Lofton vs. Blazek)
Michael Lofton and Al Blazek debate the thesis: Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? Al Blazek (Orthodox) takes the position the Catholic Church does teach this thesis. Michael Lofton (Catholic) takes the position the Catholic Church does not teach this thesis.
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Brief Thoughts on Reactionary Theology
In the many years in which I’ve done apologetics, I’ve noticed some groups that develop their theology in a reactionary way. What do I mean? Instead of developing theology according to what Scripture and Tradition says, some build their theology by standing against what another group says. In order to make this more concrete, I’d […]
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The Greatest Evil in History is Here
On a daily basis, I hear people decry the evils of the holocaust, chattel slavery and maybe even the mass killings by communist governments since the early 20th century. As evil as these things were, and as much as they should be denounced, the fact is, many people who abhor these things are guilty of […]
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All Things Anglican
Michael and Cal discuss the history of Anglicanism.
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The Eastern Orthodox Council in Jordan (Round Table)
Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia and Erick Ybarra discuss the Eastern Orthodox Council in Jordan, to be held at the end of February, 2020.
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Francis Chan, James White and the Magisterium with Michael Lofton
Michael discusses Francis Chan no the Eucharist, Jame’s Whites refutation of Jay Dyer, James White on the canon and the problems of a micromanaging magisterium.
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