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Christadelphism

Christadelphism CHRISTADELPHISM Taken from the book "HERESIES EXPOSED" by Wm. C. Irvine Article written by A. J. Pollock CHRISTADELPIANISM makes a great show of appealing to Scripture. Every lover of…

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Bahai 4

Bahai 4 eventually disappeared from the scene. In the early 20th century Baha'i missionary efforts began to take hold in Western lands. Abdul Baha himself was able to personally promote…

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Candles

Candles CANDLES BASIC R.C. BELIEF The beeswax used in candles typifies the purity of Christ. Candles are used in every Mass, and are blessed at a special ceremony on February…

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Canonical Penances

Canonical Penances CANONICAL PENANCES BASIC R.C. BELIEF In primitive times, heavy penalties were exacted for grave sins. As martyrdom was supposed to effect certain salvation, those about to be martyred…

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Abortion

Abortion ABORTION BASIC R.C. BELIEF From A GUIDE FOR CONFESSION by Francis Connell, C.Ss.R. Imp Bishop Busch. p. 24. "(A direct abortion) is if the living fetus is removed because…

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Divorce

Divorce DIVORCE BASIC R.C. BELIEF According to Roman Catholic Teaching, the State has the power to regulate marriages, but no power to grant divorce. This is still the backbone of…

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