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Christian Theology
Where is Amenadiel in the Bible?

Where is Amenadiel in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Amenadiel is a figure from the DC comic Lucifer—a Neil Gaiman comic subsequently released as a 6-season television series in 2016. Amenadiel is portrayed as the older brother of Lucifer and the eldest of the angelic siblings, a...
Pastor vs. Priest: What are the differences?

Pastor vs. Priest: What are the differences?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Christianity is an ancient, widespread religion. Over the centuries, it has built up a wide variety of termss that can get confusing. There are pastors, bishops, ministers, deacons, vicars, cardinals, elders, and popes—to name ...
What does Jehovah Tsidkenu mean?

What does Jehovah Tsidkenu mean?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Because the Bible is long, complex, and technical, it’s easy for people to take a passage out of context and get absorbed in endless details that seem dramatic and engaging but entirely miss the point. The various names for God...
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Life Questions
What does the Bible say about AI or artificial intelligence?

What does the Bible say about AI or artificial intelligence?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
What is “artificial intelligence?” It’s important to understand that when engineers and programmers talk about artificial intelligence, they aren’t actually talking about something that functions like the human brain at all. Wh...
What is sexual fasting? On abstinence in marriage

What is sexual fasting? On abstinence in marriage

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
If you’ve been around traditional religion enough, you may have gotten the impression that the Church is not a huge fan of pleasure. Restrictions on food, alcohol, or sex can give the distinct impression that Christianity is ag...
What does the Bible say about drugs, drinking, and smoking?

What does the Bible say about drugs, drinking, and smoking?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
It is common for people to wonder what the Bible says about drugs, drinking, or smoking. This curiosity can be helpful, because it points to the more important discussion of the nature of sin. Let's explore the issue of drinkin...
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Old Testament
Who was Amoz father of Isaiah in the Bible?

Who was Amoz father of Isaiah in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Who was Isaiah's father? Amoz is one of those Biblical figures connected to prominent people in the Bible, but whom we know very little about. He is explicitly mentioned only thirteen times, all in reference to Isaiah: “Isaiah,...
Why stay away from the Book of Enoch

Why stay away from the Book of Enoch

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
If you’ve heard of the Book of Enoch, you probably know it’s very weird. It’s an ancient document that claims to be written by the great-grandfather of Noah, a mysterious man who is mentioned in the Bible as being “taken away” ...
What is algum wood in the Bible?

What is algum wood in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Algum is a type of wood that’s referenced in the Old Testament. It was one of the main types of wood used by Solomon in the construction of Solomon’s Temple. Almug and algum are both variants of the same word, originally writte...
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New Testament
Did Jesus have a tattoo? Revelation 19 and tattoos

Did Jesus have a tattoo? Revelation 19 and tattoos

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
In an apocalyptic vision in the final book of the Bible, St. John offers one of the most awesome and powerful depictions of Jesus in holy scripture. He is riding on a white horse, his eyes are like flame, he wears multiple crow...
What does the Bible say about the Antichrist?

What does the Bible say about the Antichrist?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
What is the Antichrist? There is not a specific person with the title “The Antichrist” in the Bible. Instead, the term “antichrist” is used in the Bible to refer to anybody who opposes Christ. This is often surprising for peop...
The Weapons of Our Warfare Are Not Carnal

The Weapons of Our Warfare Are Not Carnal

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Where in the Bible is the phrase, “the weapons of our warfare are not carnal”? It comes from St. Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, verse 10:4. The passage in context is as follows: For though we walk in the flesh, we are...
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