Introduction: The Modern Dilemma We live in an age that prizes logic and scientific inquiry. Yet, when it comes to the origin of life, we often see a convenient suspension of both. To understand the Catholic and universal moral stance against abortion, we must first honestly face the strongest arguments presented by the culture. We…
Onam, the vibrant festival of Kerala, brings people together with its colorful traditions, feasts, and celebrations. Recently, debates in Kerala have surfaced about whether Christians should participate in Onam, with some viewing it as a cultural festival open to all, while others see it as a Hindu religious event. This article explores why Christians can…
Some Muslim brothers argue that the Bible cannot be trusted because it contains differing details across the four Gospels, suggesting that a divinely inspired text should be uniform in every detail. This claim, however, overlooks the nature of the Bible’s composition and applies a standard that, when examined, reveals similar challenges within the Quran itself.…
Allegations have surfaced claiming the Catholic Church in India is the largest non-governmental landowner, second only to the central government, with clergy allegedly living extravagantly and institutions promoting conversions. A 2025 Organiser article asserted the Church holds 7 crore hectares (17.29 crore acres) valued at ₹20,000 crore, acquired partly through questionable means, and uses services…
In an era of rapid demographic shifts, questions often arise about the growth of various religious groups worldwide. A common narrative suggests that Islam’s expansion is fueled by widespread conversions, evoking images of mass shifts in faith. However, comprehensive studies from reputable sources like the Pew Research Center paint a different picture. The reality is…
One of the most painful and disturbing realities of our world is the presence of suffering—especially the suffering of innocent children. Stories of abuse, injustice, and cruelty shake our moral foundations and raise deep questions about life, justice, and the existence of a good and powerful God. In conversations about God, this often becomes the…
On May 9, 2025, Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese of Tellicherry announced that the Vatican had officially recognized a Eucharistic miracle that occurred on November 15, 2013, at Christ the King Church in Vilakkannur, a small village in Kerala’s Kannur district. The formal declaration of this recognition took place on May 31, 2025,…
The veneration of images and statues has been a point of contention between Catholics and Protestants for centuries. Many Protestant brothers and sisters argue that the use of images in Catholic worship violates the First Commandment, which states: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in…
Some people ask: “Doesn’t the Bible say, ‘Call no one your father on earth’ (Matthew 23:9)? Why do Catholics call priests ‘father’?” Let’s break this down logically. 1. Jesus Wasn’t Banning the Word “Father” – He Was Condemning Pride In Matthew 23, Jesus is criticizing prideful religious leaders who loved showing off. They demanded special…
A common critique raised by Muslim scholars and others questions whether Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy He Himself referenced: “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth”…
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