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Catholicism and Culture
How Should Our Faith Inform Our Entertainment Choices? |
| God created us for art and culture—it is in our nature to engage in and enjoy these things. But what is "decent" entertainment or "humane" culture? Should a decent film be only uplifting and wholesome, or may dark or disturbing themes also be dealt with? Some guidelines on how our faith should inform our entertainment choices. |
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By Steven D. Greydanus
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The Pleasures and Perils of a Catholic Apologetics Apostolate
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| There is a definite place for lay ministry in the Catholic Church. But how does one determine such a vocation? And how does one balance the real-world considerations of ministry and livelihood? The author reports from the front lines on how a call to apologetics can be answered. |
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By Dave Armstrong
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Principled Apologetics
Purgatory over Iced Vanilla Latte |
| Sometimes the most casual of situations—say a little tete-a-tete with a friend over frappucino and latte—can become teaching opportunities for some pretty meaty topics. Listen in while Dave opens Carl’s eyes about purgatory. |
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By Jim Burnham
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Explaining Ratzinger’s "Proportionate Reasons"
Abortion Is the Black Hole of Moral Issues |
| Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger confused many people by saying that one may vote for a pro-choice politician if there are "proportionate reasons" for doing so. Here’s the straight scoop on what he meant. |
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By Jimmy Akin
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Asch Plots a Course to Redeem Culture
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| What is culture? And what is culture that is truly Catholic? These are the questions addressed by the Saint Austin Review, a British-American magazine devoted to culture. As co-editor Robert Asch explains, the project is to educate people about what culture is and what Catholicism is. |
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By Bess Twiston-Davies
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