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Expertise
I can help clarify fact vs. fiction regarding the teachings of the Catholic Faith. I believe that Catholicism is the best representation of the Historic Christian Faith and that this can be shown with Scripture, reason and history.
I am an ecumenical apologist. I'm not interested in telling non-Catholics why they are wrong, but am happy to explain and confirm what we believe and why we; from Scripture, reason and history.
There are some issues where I will have to politely agree to disagree with my non-Catholic brother in Christ, however there is so much that we share in common, I'd prefer to clarify those first. :)
Experience in the area
As a former Protestant (Church of the Nazarene) I came to the faith by recognizing, after lengthy study, that Catholocism is the best representation of the Historic Christian Faith.
Very interested in "ecumenical apologetics", and have started a website pursuing it: www.catholictruths.com
Organizations
Active member/supporter and webservant:
Biblical Archaeology Society | Diocese of Columbus Catholic Record Society | St. Gabriel Radio | Catholic Truths
Active member and/or supporter:
Catholic Answers | EWTN | Dead Theologians Society
Publications
Catholic Truths
Education/Credentials
Some College. Received religious instruction by the Dominicans. Have attended several "seminars" (or viewed via DVD) by Scott Hahn, Patrick Madrid and other apologists.
Publications
Catholic Truths
Education/Credentials
Some College. Received religious instruction by the Dominicans. Have attended several "seminars" (or viewed via DVD) by Scott Hahn, Patrick Madrid and other apologists.
Education/Credentials
Some College. Received religious instruction by the Dominicans. Have attended several "seminars" (or viewed via DVD) by Scott Hahn, Patrick Madrid and other apologists.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald | 09/19/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
| will | 08/26/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you! |
| Grace | 03/01/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your quick response. I'll check ..... |
| bud | 12/20/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Edward | 12/18/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Rick, appreciate the help! |
Recent Answers from Rick Jackson
2008-08-26 sex before marige:
Hi Will. Here you go: I Corinthians 6:9-11, "Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived, neither fornicators... (Fornication is sex before marriage)
2008-05-07 Bible study and what it revealed...:
I don't see a contradiction here. Admitedly, though, it's not simple. Even Satan "believes". And as we are told in James "Faith without works is dead". Good Christians can recognize that our Scriptures
2008-05-05 Bible study and what it revealed...:
Hi Emily. Yes, Christians must accept that much of the bible is simply the author's explanation/description as he knew it. Not unlike today; if you ask 5 witnesses to describe what they saw, you get
2008-03-18 Why pray to Mary?:
Hi Chad. "Praying to" Mary or any others in heaven is not the same thing as praying to God. Prayer is communication. Communication to Mary and the Saints should be done asking them to pray for us
2008-03-01 Converting to Catholicism:
Hi Grace. So much of what you have spoken about is why I myself now profess the Catholic Christian faith. I have been a sincere Christian since childhood, but until about age 30 was in an evangelical
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