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Idolatry

Idolatry IDOLATRY DEFINITION The New Testament word describing the sin of worshipping other than the true God. It comes from two Greek words meaning image for worship and to render…

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Mass

Mass MASS BASIC R.C. BELIEF From THE WHAT AND WHY OF CATHOLICISM with the Imprimatur of the late Cardinal Spellman. "The Sacrifice of the Mass forms a pivot upon which…

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Modernism

Modernism MODERNISM POST VATICAN II From THE LIVING FAITH IN A WORLD OF CHANGE, Carl Pfeiffer, S.J., page 26. "The doctrine (of original sin) as all the Church's saving teachings,…

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Inquisition

Inquisition INQUISITION The Holy Office of the Inquisition is now called the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and is headed by German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. NEWSWEEK, 12/4331/84,…

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Baptism

Baptism BAPTISM BASIC R.C. BELIEF "Holy Baptism possesses first place among the Sacraments, because it is the door of spiritual life, for by it we become members of Christ, and…

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Church

Church CHURCH BASIC R.C. BELIEF Infallibility of the Church is proved by Luke 10:16, "He who hears you hears me." This indicates the special teaching authority of the Apostles. (Ed:…

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