Arnold Scott

Arnold Scott is a joyful convert to the Catholic Church from evangelical protestant communities. He is a financial professional residing with his family in the New England area. He welcomes any feedback at arnoldscott (at) lycos.com.

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What Does the Church REALLY Teach About Contraception?
What Does the Church REALLY Teach About Contraception?
I have noticed that there is a certain topic of moral teaching from the Church which, although deeply relevant to every married couple and to the common good, is never spoken of at Mass. That's peculiar, isn't it?
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The Two Kid Catholic Family
The Two Kid Catholic Family
Sometimes as Mass is about to begin I notice there is more than one procession going on. Yes, there is the priest and his altar servers... but there is also a procession of two kid families filling the pews.
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ONE THING Proves the Early Church was Catholic
ONE THING Proves the Early Church was Catholic
Many debates have arisen over time between Christians, some leading to breaks in communion, and most have appealed to the Scripture or the early Church to justify their viewpoint on various issues. There are so many issues at play, it is hard to keep track of all of them in a discussion.
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What Would it Be like To Go To Church in 155 AD?
What Would it Be like To Go To Church in 155 AD?
The Mass is so very familiar to Catholics, as it should be. It's our weekly celebration of the Lord's Day! Even those who do not attend on a regular basis assume they know exactly what the Mass is and would expect no surprises or interesting changes from week to week.
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Top 5 Early Church Quotes That Protestants Don't Know
Top 5 Early Church Quotes That Protestants Don't Know
Protestant preachers tend to stick to talking about the Bible and C.S. Lewis. No doubt, there is plenty to explore in the words of Sacred Scripture and in a great writer like Lewis. What you won't find is a comfortable Protestant who knows these quotes here...some of which are taken from men who were taught the Christian faith by the very authors of Scripture!
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Are Some Of Our Church Leaders Actually Protestants?
Are Some Of Our Church Leaders Actually Protestants?
It sounds crazy to ask, but are some shepherds within the Catholic Church actually Protestants?
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Five "UnBiblical Traditions" of Protestants
Five "UnBiblical Traditions" of Protestants
Most Protestants, especially those who would identify as Bible Christians or go by Sola Scriptura, like to say that they follow the authority of God's word in Scripture and anything else is unreliable and lacks any authority. In particular, they would criticize "unbiblical traditions" that are followed by others, including Catholics
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Does Relativism Make Any Sense?
Does Relativism Make Any Sense?
Why does relativism seem to be so popular these days? Relativism can appear to create some level of peace and harmony among diverse groups. People will say things like "whatever works" and "if you believe it, then it's true for you!" Even discussing your convictions can be considered "imposing" your beliefs on others.
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Does Sola Scriptura Actually Work? Worldvision Clarifies the Issue
Does Sola Scriptura Actually Work? Worldvision Clarifies the Issue
For Protestants, does Sola Scriptura work? Is the Bible alone as an authority standard capable of promoting truth and unity among believers? One of the largest evangelical Protestant charity organizations, Worldvision, has offered a clear answer to this question.
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Why Sunday? The Question that Stumps Both Skeptics and Protestants
Why Sunday? The Question that Stumps Both Skeptics and Protestants
Sometimes, things are so "obvious" that we don't even stop to think about them. One of the most simple and powerful apologetic tools for a Catholic is the question, Why Sunday?
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The New Movie "Risen" And Why the Resurrection Matters
The New Movie "Risen" And Why the Resurrection Matters
Movies are a very powerful form of storytelling. Did you hear there is a new movie from a major studio about the most powerful story of all time? Believe it! Columbia Pictures is set to release "Risen" on February 19 in the United States.
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Why Do Protestants Celebrate Christmas?
Why Do Protestants Celebrate Christmas?
We should charitably challenge our Protestant friends to clearly explain why they celebrate Christmas, a holiday that is not found in the Scriptures.
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Here is How the Bible PROVES that Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant
Here is How the Bible PROVES that Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant
Protestants tend to downplay the role of Mary in salvation history, emphasizing that the New Testament does not focus on her too much. Exalted titles for Mary, such as the "Ark of the New Covenant" appear to them as distracting from the centrality of Christ, and probably even blasphemous. But... What if I could PROVE that the BIBLE plainly teaches that Mary is the "Ark of the New Covenant"?
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12 Early Church Quotes That Will Challenge Protestants
12 Early Church Quotes That Will Challenge Protestants
It is very exciting to be in full communion with the very same community that Jesus Christ established. Whether in 40 AD or today, this community is the very same one that has been continued through apostolic succession, unity with St. Peter and his successors, the sacraments, the preaching of the Word of God in Scripture, Sacred Tradition in the liturgy, the creeds, ecumenical councils,
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Why Did Pope Francis Meet with the Lawbreaker Kim Davis?
Why Did Pope Francis Meet with the Lawbreaker Kim Davis?
The visit of Pope Francis to the United States was one of the biggest media stories in a long time. Given how few members of the media are actually observant Catholics, what explains all the glorious attention and reverence he has received? One reason is that our culture has an insatiable appetite for celebrities and the Pope is certainly a global celebrity.
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