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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 is the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

What is the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
The litany of the sacred heart is a prayer that petitions God to have mercy on the petitioner. The prayer directly addresses the heart of Jesus and characterizes it in a variety of ways, such as “king and center of all hearts.”...
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Life Questions
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...
Do you go to Hell if you commit suicide?

Do you go to Hell if you commit suicide?

Dr. Simon Cunningham
by Dr. Simon CunninghamUniversity of Nottingham
If someone commits suicide, do they go to Hell? This question is tremendously loaded, which means there is a lot involved with giving a good answer. So, before giving one, we need to pause and ask what people mean when they ask...
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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 Cabul in the Bible?

What is Cabul in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Cabul is a region of lower Galilee, in the north of what is now modern-day Israel. The words Cabul and Kabul seem to be the same place, as they are different ways of spelling the Hebrew word כבול. The name is mentioned in two p...
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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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