Category Archives: Apologetics

Is It a Sin to Vote for a Pro-Abortion Candidate?

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Catholic apologist and author Patrick Madrid has a free video available on his website answering the question “Is it a sin to vote for a pro-abortion candidate?” The site’s promo: In an effort to help raise awareness among Catholics and … Continue reading →

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Do the Saints Really Pray for Us?

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

One aspect of the Catholic faith that Protestants don’t understand – or at least, I didn’t understand when I was Protestant – is the idea that the righteous departed (i.e., the saints in heaven) pray for us. Where do we … Continue reading →

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A Must-Hear Interview with Scott Hahn

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

If you didn’t catch the TV show live this past Monday night, you need to hear the audio recording (mp3, 6.5MB) from EWTN’s The Journey Home. This week’s guest was Dr. Scott Hahn, the well-known speaker and author. If you … Continue reading →

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New Essay Posted

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Rather than post some really long blog entries, I’ve created a separate section for Essays, which you can access from the top navigation bar. My first was just posted, entitled Catholic Evidence that Demands a Verdict. An excerpt: What started … Continue reading →

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Preseason Football Rankings…and Worshipping Statues

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Football season is just around the corner, and in these parts, anticipation is high: the Georgia Bulldogs are expected to do great things. The USAToday Coaches’ Poll just issued their preseason NCAA rankings and the Dawgs are at the top … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Evangelism

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Sometimes a well-designed T-shirt just says it all… [Free plug: get it at AgnusGiftShop.com]

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Humanae Vitae at 40

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae (Latin: Of Human Life), the encyclical promulgated on July 25, 1968 by Pope Paul VI. I know that many people could go their entire lives without ever reading a papal encyclical. But … Continue reading →

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Where the Keys Reside Today

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Last December, I wrote a letter to the editor of the Protestant magazine Charisma. It was in response to the article “Take Up Your Scepter”. My letter did not run, but I thought it would be worthwhile to post it … Continue reading →

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15 Verses Every Catholic Should Know

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Fifteen months ago today — at the Easter Vigil on April 7, 2007 — I was formally received into full communion with the Catholic Church. In honor of this milestone, here are some scripture passages that helped me on my … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Chicklets

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Recently, one of our parish priests mentioned that during our Saturday evening mass, the “Chicklets” made an appearance in our parking lot. He was referring to a group of fundamentalists who were placing Jack Chick comic-book-style tracts on the windshields, … Continue reading →

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