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The perpetual virginity of Mary — the teaching that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus — is one of the oldest and most consistently held beliefs in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity.
The perpetual virginity of Mary — the teaching that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus — is one of the oldest and most consistently held beliefs in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity.
Faith is integral to human understanding, influencing science and religion by shaping how we interpret reality, from trusting historical records and scientific principles to exploring spiritual beliefs. This article will cover the reasoning for faith in the supernatural.
The true purpose of religion is not ethics but reconciliation — healing the severed relationship between Creator and creature. Only one religion offers God's descent to man rather than man's attempt to ascend to God.
Catholicism is not just one denomination among many, nor is it merely a system of tradition and ritual. It is the original Church founded by Jesus Christ, safeguarded for two thousand years, and offered to the world as the one true path to union with God.
Just War Theory is the set of criteria used by the Church to determine when the use of military force is morally permissible.
Just War Theory consists of the strict conditions for legitimate defense by military force (CCC 2307-2309). Because of the evils and injustices that all war brings with it, the Church urges everyone to prayer and to action so that Divine Goodness may free us from war (CCC 2307-2308).
For a war to be considered just, the damage inflicted by the aggressor must be lasting and grave; all other means must have been shown to be impractical; there must be serious prospects of success; and the use of arms must not produce graver evils (CCC 2309).
Who decides if these conditions are met? The prudential judgment of those who have responsibility for the common good is required (CCC 2309).
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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