This post delves into commonly misunderstood aspects of Christian tradition and their origins, from the true meaning of "Lucifer" and the significance of "Xmas," to...

by C Michael Patton

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Every Source of Theology Explained through an Analogy of a Hospital

Understanding Theology Through a Medical Analogy Exploring the depths of theology and its various disciplines can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth. To simplify this...

A Word About the “Dumb Ox” and His “Five Ways”

Exploring St. Thomas Aquinas' 5 Ways provides a deep dive into medieval philosophical thought and its lasting impact on Christian theology. Aquinas, a pivotal figure in the...

Getting Orthodoxy Right and Heresy Wrong

In the realm of Christian theology, Orthodoxy stands as a beacon of true belief, while Heresy looms like a shadow, threatening to distort the core truths. Heterodoxy, though...

An Open Letter to Catholic Apologists: On the Fairness of Mutual Fallibility

Dear Catholic Friends, I hope I still have some of you who visit my blog. It has been a while since I have been so active, but my prayers are that we can continue the...

11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Reformation

The Reformation, a historic movement in the 16th century, radically upheaved the religious and cultural landscape of Europe and led to the establishment of Protestantism....

15 Things About John Calvin You May Not Know

John Calvin Had a Photographic Memory: It was said that he could recite long passages of Scripture and recall complex theological arguments with ease. His close friend and...

15 Things You May Not Know About Zwingli

I am probably a Zwinglian in more ways in my theology than either Luther or Calvin. he is more influential to mainline Protestantism than most people realize. He was was a...

Doing Philosophy as a Christian: The Example of Justin Martyr

“Our doctrines are not shameful, according to sober judgment, but are indeed more lofty than all human philosophy.” -Justin Martyr, Second Apology 15 NOTE: I have...

Widely Held Myths About Ancient Sources

In late 2013 Dr. Craig Blomberg taught a thirty-session class for Credo Courses on the historical reliability of the New Testament Gospels. This blog is a transcript (with...

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