# Apologetics **URL:** https://forum.catholictalk.net/c/apologetics/5.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.catholictalk.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.catholictalk.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.catholictalk.net/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Love or Evil Cruelty?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/love-or-evil-cruelty/2917)
**Author:** [@Cribbage1952](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cribbage1952)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/love-or-evil-cruelty/2917 "2025-12-01T18:16:14Z")
Since God is All-knowing–why would he bother to create mankind if he knew the majority of us would be eternally tortured in Hell? This is unloving and even evil. --- ## [Is Receiving the Holy Eucharist Cannibalism?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/is-receiving-the-holy-eucharist-cannibalism/2697)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/is-receiving-the-holy-eucharist-cannibalism/2697 "2025-11-27T15:42:58Z")
poll --- ## [Scrupulosity and God's Suffering](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/scrupulosity-and-gods-suffering/2669)
**Author:** [@InvoSinner](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/InvoSinner)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/scrupulosity-and-gods-suffering/2669 "2025-11-26T23:25:43Z")
There are thousands of Internet articles and forum discussions about the problem of scrupulosity, but all of the ones I’ve read are about people afraid for themselves - they’re scared that God is going to send them to he… --- ## [Are Women not supposed to Braid their Hair and Wear Jewelry (1 Timothy 2:9-10 and 1 Peter 3:3-4)?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/are-women-not-supposed-to-braid-their-hair-and-wear-jewelry-1-timothy-2-9-10-and-1-peter-3-3-4/2890)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/are-women-not-supposed-to-braid-their-hair-and-wear-jewelry-1-timothy-2-9-10-and-1-peter-3-3-4/2890 "2025-11-25T15:36:24Z")
This is a great question that was asked in a Christian Hair Stylists Group. I would say that what is being prescribed here in these verses are what we call disciplines. Disciplines, unlike doctrines of faith & morals, c… --- ## [Did God Create the Human Species?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/did-god-create-the-human-species/2042)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/did-god-create-the-human-species/2042 "2025-11-24T19:13:50Z")
Let’s first start with why we are here or why we came to be. Science can try to explain how we came to be, but not why we came to be. The Bible has two creation accounts. Some anti-theists believe that this proves that… --- ## [Genocide of the Amalekites](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/genocide-of-the-amalekites/2897)
**Author:** [@Cribbage1952](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cribbage1952)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/genocide-of-the-amalekites/2897 "2025-11-22T07:04:08Z")
According to 1st Samuel chapter 15, God orders the complete extinction of the Amalekite race, even including all the children. It was a complete extinction so wasn’t it genocide? And why the children too, when they are… --- ## [Biblical figures we know are in Hell](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/biblical-figures-we-know-are-in-hell/1767)
**Author:** [@chrisg93](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/chrisg93)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/biblical-figures-we-know-are-in-hell/1767 "2025-11-15T07:25:19Z")
Cain “Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s were righteous.” 1 John 3:12. PS: Saint Alphonsus said th… --- ## [Common Misquoted Verses in the Bible: "To be absent from the body is to be..."](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/common-misquoted-verses-in-the-bible-to-be-absent-from-the-body-is-to-be/2835)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/common-misquoted-verses-in-the-bible-to-be-absent-from-the-body-is-to-be/2835 "2025-10-30T12:28:17Z")
Last night, while watching a YouTube video, a well-known Pastor, misquoted 2 Corinthians 5:8. St. Paul does not say, “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” What he is saying is that we would rathe… --- ## [Can love exist if there is no God?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/can-love-exist-if-there-is-no-god/1003)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/can-love-exist-if-there-is-no-god/1003 "2025-10-23T15:35:38Z")
Everyone defines love differently. Some say love is a feeling. Others say love is a verb (shout-out to DC Talk ; ). B16 wrote an encyclical about the different types of love titled, Deus Caritas Est (God is Love). Chris… --- ## [Common Misquoted Verses in the Bible: "Money is the root of all evil."](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/common-misquoted-verses-in-the-bible-money-is-the-root-of-all-evil/2836)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/common-misquoted-verses-in-the-bible-money-is-the-root-of-all-evil/2836 "2025-10-22T15:27:23Z")
The Bible never says that money is evil. 1 Timothy 6:10 is saying that the love of money is what is disordered and can lead to all sorts of evil. I will post future misquoted verses in their own posts, so that we can d… --- ## [The Council of Trent](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-council-of-trent/2833)
**Author:** [@2015RCIAAlum](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/2015RCIAAlum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-council-of-trent/2833 "2025-10-21T19:04:24Z")
I want to begin learning about the Council of Trent. Do you have any suggestions on where to start? My local library system has some resources available to borrow, but I have no idea about what might be considered “autho… --- ## [The brothers of Jesus](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-brothers-of-jesus/2762)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-brothers-of-jesus/2762 "2025-10-19T07:05:49Z")
Regarding those who believe Jesus had brothers, as in “of the same womb”, and that they were Joseph, Simon, James, and Judas (Matt. 13:55/Mk. 6:3), I have reasons to say they believe in error. If you’re someone who prese… --- ## [Mary the Magdalene](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/mary-the-magdalene/2782)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/mary-the-magdalene/2782 "2025-10-07T19:36:19Z")
I. The unnamed repentant woman, in the house of Simon the Pharisee in Galilee “A woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that he was reclining in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. Sta… --- ## [Jesus, fully human and fully divine](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/jesus-fully-human-and-fully-divine/836)
**Author:** [@AntheaP](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/AntheaP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/jesus-fully-human-and-fully-divine/836 "2025-10-05T04:53:17Z")
Greetings, I’ve heard and/or read opposing views on the topic of Jesus having a human soul. On a recent Catholic Answers podcast, I heard Jesus did not have a soul because He is the second person of the trinity, the Son … --- ## [The Nature of God](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-nature-of-god/2789)
**Author:** [@Kaibmama](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Kaibmama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-nature-of-god/2789 "2025-09-25T17:45:11Z")
First, I want to say that I am in no way trying to be disrespectful with my questions and comments that are to follow. I am truly asking these questions in good faith, because I’ve lost my faith, and I want to find it ag… --- ## ["The Problem of Evil" - Proof God does not exist?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-problem-of-evil-proof-god-does-not-exist/1002)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-problem-of-evil-proof-god-does-not-exist/1002 "2025-08-28T16:31:40Z")
Some believe that because there is evil in this life that God either (a) does not care, or (b) that God does not exist. Which of the following do you agree with? poll --- ## [Common Figure of Speech/Colloquial Language?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/common-figure-of-speech-colloquial-language/2023)
**Author:** [@rstrats](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/rstrats)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/common-figure-of-speech-colloquial-language/2023 "2025-08-26T10:58:15Z")
There are some folks who think that the crucifixion took place on the 6th day of the week with the resurrection taking place on the 1st day of the week. The Messiah said that He would be in the “heart of the earth” for 3… --- ## [The Missing Ending to the Gospel of Mark](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-missing-ending-to-the-gospel-of-mark/1056)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-missing-ending-to-the-gospel-of-mark/1056 "2025-08-26T01:43:18Z")
The Gospel of Mark is believed to have been written several decades before Matthew, Luke & John. The original manuscript that we have ends abruptly where Chapter 16, verse 8 is. We have found two alternative ending (on… --- ## [The Holy Bible from Ancient Eastern Manuscripts](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-holy-bible-from-ancient-eastern-manuscripts/2660)
**Author:** [@InnerSanctum](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/InnerSanctum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-holy-bible-from-ancient-eastern-manuscripts/2660 "2025-08-03T14:53:00Z")
Is the Holy Bible from Ancient Eastern Manuscripts a trustworthy translation of the Bible? Because it is translated from Aramaic, I would assume that it is closer to the original thought forms of Jesus Christ than any o… --- ## [Faith without works / Works without Faith is dead?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/faith-without-works-works-without-faith-is-dead/2648)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/faith-without-works-works-without-faith-is-dead/2648 "2025-08-03T01:02:02Z")
Works of men without faith is dead. poll Faith without works is also dead. poll Holiness is Christ working in us. poll Faith (trust) + Grace (action) = Fruit (love re-produced). poll A Covenantal relationship is a de… --- ## [What is God's Wrath?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/what-is-gods-wrath/2641)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/what-is-gods-wrath/2641 "2025-07-31T01:42:00Z")
poll --- ## [Understanding The Council of Trent: The Sacrifice of The Mass](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/understanding-the-council-of-trent-the-sacrifice-of-the-mass/2612)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/understanding-the-council-of-trent-the-sacrifice-of-the-mass/2612 "2025-07-24T15:01:35Z")
The Council of Trent states the following: “If any one saith, that, by the Sacrifice of the Mass, a blasphemy is cast upon the most holy sacrifice of Christ consummated on the Cross; or, that it is thereby derogated fro… --- ## [The Trinity / Two powers in heaven](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-trinity-two-powers-in-heaven/2602)
**Author:** [@pdanoe](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/pdanoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-trinity-two-powers-in-heaven/2602 "2025-07-21T11:40:46Z")
I benefitted a lot from learning the material of Michaell Heiser, on the two powers in heaven observed in the Old Testament, so just thought I would share this material. I find it quite interesting how the… --- ## [Do you believe Hell is empty? Why/Why not?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/do-you-believe-hell-is-empty-why-why-not/1269)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/do-you-believe-hell-is-empty-why-why-not/1269 "2025-07-19T15:22:43Z")
poll --- ## [The Holy Trinity and Christ’s Crucifixion](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-holy-trinity-and-christ-s-crucifixion/2215)
**Author:** [@Cade\_One](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/Cade_One)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/the-holy-trinity-and-christ-s-crucifixion/2215 "2025-07-06T16:52:17Z")
I heard a debate with a member of Islam and he said that Jesus could not have been God, because no human being could kill God. But, this dives deeper into the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Jesus was fully human and fully… --- ## [Huge errors by St Thomas Aquinas and St Augustine](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/huge-errors-by-st-thomas-aquinas-and-st-augustine/2450)
**Author:** [@chrisg93](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/chrisg93)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/huge-errors-by-st-thomas-aquinas-and-st-augustine/2450 "2025-06-07T14:11:55Z")
Both said the early gestation unborn babes were vegetables and animals. Both said that conscience is primary even justifying intrinsic evil actions. Both said that lying is always wrong in every case (the Bible says ot… --- ## [What is the latest, most recent infallible Catholic doctrine](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/what-is-the-latest-most-recent-infallible-catholic-doctrine/2227)
**Author:** [@chrisg93](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/chrisg93)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/what-is-the-latest-most-recent-infallible-catholic-doctrine/2227 "2025-06-02T18:34:05Z")
This should be pretty easy for most Catholics…what is the latest, most recent infallible doctrine. --- ## [I proved David Anders wrong on EWTN](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/i-proved-david-anders-wrong-on-ewtn/2415)
**Author:** [@chrisg93](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/chrisg93)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/i-proved-david-anders-wrong-on-ewtn/2415 "2025-05-15T16:35:52Z")
Hi Cade, I wanted to let you know that in addition to Jimmy Akin I also corrected David Anders on his radio show “Called to Communion” on EWTN on April 10. I called into his caller line and asked him what was the latest… --- ## [Priests can be share in a penitent’s sin during the Sacrament of Confession](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/priests-can-be-share-in-a-penitent-s-sin-during-the-sacrament-of-confession/2404)
**Author:** [@chrisg93](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/chrisg93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/priests-can-be-share-in-a-penitent-s-sin-during-the-sacrament-of-confession/2404 "2025-05-15T14:05:26Z")
Priests can be share in a penitent’s sin during the Sacrament of Confession “Therefore the priests of the Lord ought, as far as the Spirit and prudence shall suggest, to enjoin salutary and suitable satisfactions, accor… --- ## [Has anyone here read Summa Theologica?](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/has-anyone-here-read-summa-theologica/1759)
**Author:** [@PhilosophicalLogic](https://forum.catholictalk.net/u/PhilosophicalLogic)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.catholictalk.net/t/has-anyone-here-read-summa-theologica/1759 "2025-05-11T22:33:53Z")
I was just wondering if anyone here has read Summa Theologica, and if so, what you thought of it. Was it difficult reading? What did you take away from the experience of reading it? Would you recommend it to others? Than… [Previous page](https://forum.catholictalk.net/c/apologetics/5.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.catholictalk.net/c/apologetics/5.md?page=3)