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Posted: Thu Mar 8th, 2007 01:17 pm |
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I wasn't sure where to put this question, but does anyone know where I might find a comparative list of heresies the church has wrestled with and their contemporary counterparts? I'm sure that there is nothing new under the sun and that many of the old heresies are duplicated in many of the religions and even denominations of today.
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Posted: Thu Mar 8th, 2007 02:42 pm |
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rbo4u2 wrote: I wasn't sure where to put this question, but does anyone know where I might find a comparative list of heresies the church has wrestled with and their contemporary counterparts? I'm sure that there is nothing new under the sun and that many of the old heresies are duplicated in many of the religions and even denominations of today.
There is a good article on Heresy in the Catholic Encyclopedia at New Advent. It lists most of the major heresies, but you'll have to click the links to see details on the individual heresies, how they developed, and what they teach. Keep in mind that this article is about 90 years old but as you say, there is nothing new under the sun. We were discussing heresies last night in the class I'm teaching on Church history, and relating the heresies of the first 300 years of Christianity to modern denominations.
Catholic Answers has articles on heresies here and here. They also have many other articles that relate to heresy in one way or another. The complete list is here.
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Posted: Thu Mar 8th, 2007 03:10 pm |
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Harrumph!! Like I said, no quick and dirty list of comparisons. Youse is making me work for my faith.  Thanks for the suggestions anyway. They will help. Sounds like a project for someone working on their degree.
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Posted: Thu Mar 8th, 2007 03:20 pm |
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rbo4u2 wrote: Harrumph!! Like I said, no quick and dirty list of comparisons. Youse is making me work for my faith. Thanks for the suggestions anyway. They will help. Sounds like a project for someone working on their degree.
You might find such a list on the Catholic Answers web site in one of the articles in the overall list I cited. I didn't have time to go through all of them. Besides, faith is worth working for. Jesus said his yoke was easy (comfortable) and his burden light; he didn't say the yoke was light. 
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Posted: Thu Mar 8th, 2007 05:23 pm |
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rbo4u2 -
If you find you need to get a little more backround, you might like to look at - "Dissent From The Creed" by Fr. Richard Hogan -
http://catalog.osv.com/Catalog.aspx?SimpleDisplay=true&ProductCode=408
I like it because it's at the same time, both very thorough, and yet readable without polemics.
God bless !
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Posted: Thu Mar 8th, 2007 06:49 pm |
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Posted: Thu Mar 8th, 2007 08:32 pm |
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rbo4u2 wrote: Gosh..another book. I'm driving my wife nuts with all my book purchases.
My diocese has a lending library, and I know some parishes that do, too. Also, public libraries often have resources available beyond their own bookshelves. Can't hurt to try.
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Posted: Fri Mar 9th, 2007 11:47 am |
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Hi Rick. I guess I'm a bit tongue in cheek on the book purchases. Yes, my wife rolls her eyes whenever a new Catholic book hits the mailbox, but she understands that books are my hobby. She gently reminds me that she thought I was going to get rid of most of my 2000 plus book library because retirement is coming quickly and we don't want to ship all those books when we move. She's right of course. I do have a ton of books that I need to get rid of. Most are Protestant books on theology, bible study and psychology that could stand to be tossed. I'll start that process soon.
We are retiring in about 3 years and will be moving to Oregon. Most of my books will be given to whomever wants them and some will be sent to my Alma Mater. But I'm building up my Catholic library now.
Television is out of bounds for me, except for EWTN. I find anything that does not feed my soul is a waste of time. At my age, I can't get enough of the word. Plus, I just want to prepare for my homecoming whenever that comes. And that involves sharing as much of my life with others as I can and feeding my soul and contemplating on the Lord. I have too many sins that beset me and I need all the help I can get. Aside from the fact I'm still struggling on the journey to the Tiber. Please understand this isn't an attempt to make myself look like a holy man. Far from it. Sometimes I feel like saying with the Apostle Paul, "Oh wretched man that I am."
Well...long story...to a guy who was being serious with me. Pray for me Rick. I know I certainly need it.
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Posted: Fri Mar 9th, 2007 05:42 pm |
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rbo4u2 wrote: Hi Rick. I guess I'm a bit tongue in cheek on the book purchases.
I've been unemployed for a while now, so it's kinda hard to think about humor on the subject of spending money.
On the other hand, I bought the Adult Catechism today for $24.95....
If you have books left that you can't find a home for, you might want to try donating them to your parish or diocese, or to a seminary in your area. You can even get a tax write-off.
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Posted: Fri Mar 9th, 2007 05:54 pm |
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I'll pray you find work Rick. It's no fun when you want to work and can't find it. I feel very fortunate to have a good job and while my pay isn't grandiose, it manages to pay what few bills I have. I chose many years ago to live as debt free as possible. It has paid off for us even though we've had to sacrifice some things. At the same time, we feel rich in that what we make enables us to support the Lord's work.
I already have plans to send many of my books to my alma mater for the students to forage throught. I'm still a Protestant and most of my books are from many years studying the scriptures from various branches of Protestantism. Now that I'm studying the Catholic faith with the intention of possibly crossing the Tiber, I'm getting rid of most of my books which will be replaced by Catholic Authors.
I cherish my Protestant upbringing. But I have grown the most in the last couple of years studying Catholicism. There are a few hurdles as I still have some issues to work through. It's not an easy decision.
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