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Rick Jackson

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009
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

  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.64
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 100
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 106
  • Volunteer Since 2006-11-09
  • Prestige Points 870

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Recent Answers from Rick Jackson

2009-01-13 Legal Separation:

Hi Carmen. I'm sorry to hear these things. I cannot imagine the grief. Separation is a valid Catholic option but in my opinion not before counseling and plenty of discussion with a priest. My

2008-11-24 fears and anxieties:

Hi JT. I see "red flags" in your comments. 1. One cannot think too hard based on a movie. If so, then what are we to think about The Last Temptation of Christ, The Exorcist, The DaVinci Code, etc

2008-11-14 1 Timothy 2:5:

Hi Don. Mary is a mediator not unlike someone that you ask to pray for you. We also recognize a special relationship: When asked about the wine at the Wedding at Cana, Jesus said it's "none of his

2008-10-06 all traditions:

Hi Connor. Rosary beads were not used until long after Christ. We are told in the Bible that God had sent Jesus to forgive sins, but after his resurrection Jesus told the apostles, "‘As the Father

2008-10-05 traditon..:

Hi again, Connor :) Remember that Christ Himself founded an "organization". He designated 12 leaders. Then after Judas those leaders recognized the importance and replaced him with Mathias. As

 

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