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Benito Mussolini - Early Life

Benito Mussolini entered the world in 1883. His mother was a dedicated teacher in the school system with strong Roman Catholic values. His father was an anarchist and a blacksmith by trade.

When A Good Man Becomes A “God-Man”

“And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon. And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. And he performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the presence of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to perform in the presence of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who had the wound of the sword and has come to life. And there was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast might even speak and cause as many as do not worship the image of the beast to be killed. And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand, or on their forehead, and he provides that no one should be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding, calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six” (Revelation 13:11-18).

A short biography on some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt 4 Queen Mary I

Join me as we take a trip back in time, discovering which Monarchs were tyrants, mentally unstable, drunks and psychotic, as well as those who were loved by their people.

That's Not Aunt Mary

Our thoughts often turn to our families during the holiday season. During the recent ... I got to thinking about my mother, Mary. She died in 1988.In my family’s Roman Catholic ... traditi

John Paul the Honest

In the world of men and women, there are many famous names. Consider these: The great Commoner, William Pitt, the elder. The grand old man, William Ewart Gladstone. The wisest fool in Christendom, King James I of England. The bard of Avon, William Shakespeare. The black Napoleon, Jean Jacques Dessalines of Haiti. The Dickens of France, Honore de Balzac. Others are the first gentleman in Europe, King George IV of England. The lady of the lamp, Florence Nightingale. The laughing philosopher, Democritus. The faultless painter, Andrea del Sarto. The learned Blacksmith, Elihu Burrit, an American linguist. The young pretender, Charles Edward Stuart. The Semiramis of the North, Catherine II, Empress of Russia. The inspired idiot, Oliver Goldsmith.

Papal Sin: Structure of Deceit

Pulitzer Prize winner Gary Wills, is one of America's most highly praised Catholic journalists and authors, has recently published a criticizing work against his own church's past and its present leadership. Wills' thesis in the "Papal Sin: Structures of Deceit" (Doubleday) is that "the life of church authorities is lived within structures of deceit." In his book Wills puts his extensive knowledge of St. Augustine, and church traditions, to work in depicting the "structures of deceit" which he claims are built into the Roman Catholic papacy.

Idolatry vs Imagery: Protestantism’s 500-Year-Old Bitter Root Judgment and Inner Vow

I believe that when Protestantism protested and left the Roman Catholic Church, they reacted against Catholicism’s use of imagery. I believe Protestants have held an ungodly belief that “All use of images constitutes a graven image.” Their corresponding inner vow was that they would “Reject all uses of imagery in their Christian lives.” Another fruit is that Protestants do not lead in drama, theater or the arts. We need to repent of this ungodly belief and inner vow for ourselves and our forefathers, and receive all that the Bible says is ours.

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About "The Mark of the Beast"

What does "the mark of the beast" and 666 mean? The last few verses of Revelation 13 speak about a certain "mark" which man would receive on his right hand or forehead. This "mark," as well as the number 666, has caused no small stir among those desiring to interpret the Book of Revelation.

Who was Benedict Cyrus

Benedict is the name of fifteen popes of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Benedict was pope about six hundred years after Christ.

The Torture of Father Gerard

A lot of stories point the detail that the grisly tactics used by the Society of tower wardens during the Tower of London’s past.

Did the Sabbath change to Sunday?

In over 105 languages Saturday translates to Sabbath. Why then do many in the Christian world go to church on Sunday instead? This articles discusses the issue.

Christianity and World Religion

Over the past centuries many religious beliefs have been criticized by many philosophers and critics.

Rise of the Rosary

The power of the Rosary prayer has dominated the Christian faithful for generations. Its development and application are reviewed in this article that demonstrates its universal relevance through time.

Martin Luther’s theology

Martin Luther, a teacher, preacher, priest and theologian, was, in my opinion, one of the most outstanding people in European history. He produced a great impact on the further development of Christian religion and European philosophy as well. He also contributed to the critical regard at a traditional holy Catholic Church which was considered to be an infallible representative of the almighty God.