David SchlossThe Idea Of GodDid God create human beings, or did human beings create God? Is God an actual being (indeed, the ground of existence itself), as…3d ago3d ago
David SchlossJacob’s Ladder And The Spiritual LifePursuing the spiritual life is beautiful and complex. It is beautiful because of the truth it illuminates (and beauty and truth are…Oct 27Oct 27
David SchlossThe End And The BeginningNothing ends that does not begin, and nothing begins without an ordained end. Applied to the Bible, the Book of Genesis must be understood…Oct 20Oct 20
David SchlossThe Mysteries of the Q SourceThe letter Q has developed a reputation in modern culture. For most people, Q is the guy who provides James Bond with gadgets. For others…Oct 13Oct 13
David SchlossCatholic Church And The Development Of Western LawOne aspect (Immanuel Kant would argue the only aspect of value) of religion on society is its insistence on an ethical code or manner of…Oct 6Oct 6
David SchlossAre All Religions Equal?Pope Francis is well acquainted with controversy. Most recently, he raised some eyebrows with his comment on comparative religions…Sep 29Sep 29
David SchlossMary: A Journey Through Her LifeExcepting Jesus, there is no more influential figure in the Catholic tradition than Mary. Millions pray to her, miracles have been…Sep 22Sep 22
David SchlossA Conversion StoryIt is said that the third child is affectionate and uncomplicated. However, I can make no such claims about my personality despite having…Sep 15Sep 15
David SchlossThe Intersection of Tradition and Change in Catholicism“He who marries the spirit of the times will soon find himself a widower.” — G.K. Chesterton.Sep 8Sep 8
David SchlossThis Is How The World EndsIn his famous poem, T.S. Eliot posits that the world ends not with a bang but with a whimper. Eschatology, too, has theories on how the…Sep 1Sep 1