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Don't Put Limbo in Limbo

Ruling that all unbaptized babies are automatically saved sounds merciful, but is at odds with the Church's stance on salvation.

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Jesus and the Sexual Revolution

Sex is the god of our culture and its most non-negotiable demand. But Christ shows us that we often mistake sex for love.

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'God Doesn't Want
Your Real Estate'

Caroline Myss says that despite history's tortured mystics, living a deeply spiritual life can be regular, rich, and rewarding.

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Is Heaven Boring?

By definition, heaven should be endlessly rich and appealing. Perhaps what's bothering us is not boredom so much as fear.

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What's the Point of Praying for the Dead?

Prayer for the dead isn't appeasement or fire insurance. We pray for them because we know they're still alive--in Christ.

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Quantum Physics Made Fun

As a healer, I know the premise of 'What the Bleep?' is true: illuminating your consciousness can change your reality.

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The Roman Catholic Church on Heaven

Excerpted from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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Charlotte Hays Loose Canon

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Biting the Apple

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Humani Generis

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