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The Ladder of Divine Ascent: Chastity
Thisentryis part 8 of 8 in the series The Ladder of Divine AscentFrom The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus: "Do not imagine that you will overwhelm the demon of fornication by entering into an argument with him. Nature is on his side and he has the best of the argument. So […]
The Ladder of Divine Ascent: Talkativeness and Silence
Thisentryis part 4 of 8 in the series The Ladder of Divine Ascent From The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus: "Talkativeness is the throne of vainglory on which it loves to preen itself and show off. Talkativeness is a sign of ignorance, a doorway to slander, a leader of jesting, a […]
An Exchange on Gay Christians (Part IV)
Thisentryis part 4 of 5 in the series An Exchange on Gay Christians Read Part I of "An Exchange on Gay Christians" Read Annie’s response to Part I. Read Part II of "An Exchange on Gay Christians" Read Annie’s response to Part II. Read Part III of "An Exchange on Gay Christians" Read Annie's response […]
An Exchange on Gay Christians (Part III)
Thisentryis part 3 of 5 in the series An Exchange on Gay Christians Read Part I of "An Exchange on Gay Christians" Read Annie's response to Part I. Read Part II of "An Exchange on Gay Christians" Read Annie's response to Part II. Replace "homosexual" with "pedophile" Why?? Homosexuals are consenting and […]
Investigating NFP: Ignorance
Thisentryis part 11 of 11 in the series Investigating NFP Via the Natural Family Planning Discussion Board, here's a classic example of the general public's ignorance regarding NFP: "How long is the Legislature of Nebraska going to do the bidding of the Vatican as expressed by the paid lobbyist of the Roman Catholic Church […]
