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The Third Deadly Sin - Greed
"He who dies with the most stuff wins" is the battle cry of the greedy. In today's consumer society, this Deadly Sin is one that affects almost everyone.
greed • mortal sin • seven deadly sins • capital sins • overcoming greed

The Sixth Deadly Sin - Envy
Envy is resenting others for what they've accomplished and what they have. It's a way to justify hate, which earns it a place among the Deadly Seven.
envy • seven deadly sins • envy as a mortal sin • mortal sin • capital sins

The First Deadly Sin - Pride
You've heard the expression: "Pride goeth before the fall;" but are all forms of pride dangerous? And what kind of fall are we talking about? Why is pride a "Deadly Sin?"
pride • seven deadly sins • seven capital sins • mortal sin • sinful pride

The Fourth Deadly Sin - Lust
What is lust, exactly? Is attraction the same as lust? Why is lust a deadly sin? Is the Church, just.... well...prudish?
mortal sin • seven deadly sins • capital sins • lust as a deadly sin • what is lust

The Second Deadly Sin - Gluttony
What exactly is gluttony? Why is is a deadly sin? Did gluttony go out with the fall of the Roman empire, or is it still around today?
gluttony • seven deadly sins • capital sin • mortal sin • overcoming gluttony

Vatican Lists New Sins for Society
After 1500 years of a largely-accepted list of seven mortal sins, Archbishop Girotti announces some additions, and this time, they affect all of human society.
vatican announces new sins • new seven deadly sins • mortal sins include pollution and drug use • fewer catholics attend confession • archbishop girotti

The Fifth Deadly Sin - Sloth
Most people wouldn't think of neglecting to feed their body every day, yet these people starve their souls. Starving the soul is called sloth: the fifth Deadly Sin.
sloth • sloth as a mortal sin • overcoming sloth • what is sloth • seven deadly sins

The Seventh Deadly Sin - Anger
If someone slapped you, you'd feel pain, and at the same time probably anger, too. Is this justified anger, or is all anger a "deadly" sin? Is anger ever okay?
anger • anger as a deadly sin • capital sin • mortal sin • overcoming anger

What Are the Seven Deadly Sins?
Sensationalized in the 2001 movie "Seven," the seven deadly sins are more than just fodder for the thriller movie industry; they're an institution of the Catholic Church.
seven deadly sins • seven capital sins • mortal sins • whta re the seven deadly sins • what are the seven capital sins

What are the Theological Virtues?
There are three Theological Virtues and Four Cardinal Virtues in the Catholic Church.
theological virtues • faith • hope • love • mystical theology

Apology (Part 16): Article VI, Of Confession and Satisfaction
Melanchthon continues by stating that confession to a priest is not necessary for satisfaction before God. Melanchthon meticulously takes the adversaries arguments and proves them false. Of course, he has choice words to describe their logic.
confession • satisfaction • repentance • absolution • apology

Do People Who Commit Suicide Go to Hell?
Does suicide send a person to hell? Do people who commit suicide automatically suffer eternal damnation in hell as a result? What does the Bible say about suicide?
do people who commit suicide go to hell • suicide hell • suicide damnation • suicide eternal damnation • is suicide a sin

Probing on Philippine Old Churches
Churches, especially the ancient ones, are considered tourist destinations. With this as background, I opted to probe on the condition of Philippine century-old churches. (Based on the story written by the same author for the Philippine Panorama.)
church • philippine church • philippines • philippine • philippine weekend getaways

The Catholic Connection (Part Four of Five)
A comparison of James Joyce's 'Portrait of the Artist' with Federico Fellini's 'Eight and one-half.'

Apology (Part 17): Part Two from Yesterday
Part two of repentance in which Melanchthon address the belief that punishment must accompany repentance. From this belief comes the doctrine of Purgatory.
repentance • forgiveness • punishment • cleansing • apology

Apology (Part 3): What Is Justifying Faith?
This installment of a study of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession deals with saving (justifying) faith. How much faith is enough faith to save?
jusify • save • faith • righteousness • latreia

Aloysious and Me
A teen-age boy contemplates the mysteries of religion, family, and first love, plus a family saint. A true story.
depression • childhood • growing up • mental health • personal story

Apology (Part 5): That We Obtain Remission of Sins by Faith Alone in Christ
Melanchthon continues his exposition of salvation by faith in the remission of sins in Christ alone. Melanchthon does through both testaments to defend the Lutheran position.
sin • grace • faith • christ • old testament

Film Review: Braveheart
Braveheart is a rousing tale of a Scottish medieval outlaw in the first and final thirds of the film. Historically, it's a mess.
scotland • prima nocte • mel gibson • braveheart • robert the bruce

Augsburg Confession, 26-Conclusion
The final articles of the Augsburg COnfession, which deal with traditions in the Roman church and abuses with traditions, in the system of monasteries and convents, and the abuse of bishops taking on government powers.
augsburg cinfession • vows • monasteries • convents • meat

An Evening with Jimmy Webb - Part Two
Read more about what Jimmy Webb has to say about the art of songwriting and the state of that art today, including the imortance of subtlety and depth.
songs • songwriters • lyrics • lyricists • composers

Coping with Suicide
The suicide of a loved one is terribly hard to deal with. As the friend or family member of the survivor one can help by being open, listening and assisting with healing.
suicide • helping friends and family cope with suicide • being non-judgmental about suicide • importance of listening in grief • assisting with the grieving process

The Canticle of the Creatures
After leaving Rome with the approval of the Pope, St. Francis of Assisi recited the Canticle of the Creatures surrounded by birds and animals.
st. francis of assisi • st. francis • catholic saints • stigmata • franciscan order

The Canticle of the Sun
Next only to the Canticle of the Creatures in popularity, this Canticle is the second most well-known of the writings of St. Francis of Assisi.
st. francis of assisi • st. francis • catholic saints • stigmata • franciscan order

A FACE IN THE CROWD: 1957, a very good year...
The film A FACE IN THE CROWD is discussed in a pleasing environment of friends and family. You're safe here. And we have coffee and pie.
a face in the crowd • andy griffith • movies • film • cinema

Apology (Part 29): Article XXIV (XII), Of the Mass
What is the nature of the mass (or worship service)? Is it a sacrifice? Or do we gather to hear God's word and to worship God? Read Melanchthon's take on the mass.
mass • service • sacrifice • apology • augsburg

Fatigue In Lupus
Fatigue can be an almost unbearable burden to a lupie. Add to that the stresses of the holiday season and you're courting disaster. So what's a lupie to do?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • chronic • illness

Illicit Issue, Part 1
Illegitimate children can play powerful roles in opera, even if they do not actually appear onstage...and they raise some interesting questions about their parents, too.
illegitimate • offspring • children • son • daughter

The Purpose of Power: Nathaniel Lyon, Part III
Lyon would see action in the Mexican War in the late 1840's, followed by several years of service in California. The future West Coast state would also be the scene for an incredible act of barbarism, brought about by Lyon's volcanic temper and twisted sense of justice.
nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war

Apology (Part 4): That Faith in Christ Justifies
A look at faith again--this time as the tool God uses to dispense his grace.
faith • salvation • alone • st. paul • works

Reformation Party
Looking for something to do for your youth or even for fellowship for your congregation besides dress up in costumes and bob for apples? Sick of "Trick or treat?" Looking for an evangelism tool to reach out to your community? Have you thought of showing a Luther film? This article relates how we hold our annual Luther movie night at Salem on Milwaukee's eastside. You can follow what we developed, or develop your own program! If you develop your own, consider sharing your efforts with the other readers of this forum.
luther • reformation • holy • roman • empire

Apology: Of Christ, Of Justification
Melanchthon continues with the articles on Christ and on Justification, both of which are related to the articles discussed in the last installment.
christ • justification • pelagians • cholastics • luther

The Born Again Experience: What It Gives, What It Takes, What It Costs
For those of you of the 'born again' persuasion, this article may unnerve you. For those of you searching for a different way, this article may be just what you're looking for. Either way, you won't be the same after reading it. I offer it to you in peace, and of course, love.
pentecostal • born again • new thought • ministry • original sin

Apology (Article III): Of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law
This section of the Apology addresses the role of the Law in a Christian's life. The Law is part of God's Word, but if faith saves, then what is the purpose of the Law?
law • gospel • faith • hypocrites • death

Apology (Part 35): Article XXVII (XIII), Of Monastic Vows
A timely article, as the focus of the themes Melanchthon addresses seem appropriate for today and the scandal in the Roman church. Melanchthon spells out how monastic vows are contrary to nature, contrary to God's law, and contrary to Scripture.
monastic • vows • celibacy • apology • augsburg

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