Theologically, it may be pointed out that priests serve in the place of Christ and therefore, their ministry specially configures them to Christ. As is clear from Scripture, Christ was not married (except in a mystical sense, to the Church). By remaining celibate and devoting themselves to th...
Catholic doctrine often treats the physical world as an evil to be avoided. Mary, the holiest woman, is portrayed as a virgin. Priests and nuns are celibate. And monasteries are in remote, secluded locations. By contrast, Judaism believes that God created the physical world not to frustrate u...
Today Joe looks at the phenomenon of newer priests being more conservative and theologically orthodox, and progressive Catholicism’s failure to replicate itself… Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and if you follow politics at all, chances are you’ve heard...
Why did Spain send priests to New Spain? Why was New France founded? Why did Puritans come to the New World? Why didn't France join the War of the Holy League? Why did the Gauls come to Italy? Why did the Puritans form their own congregations? What are some reasons why Puritans em...