Meditations of an Exile

A series of essays on a wide variety of philosophical and theological essays. A few of the many topics include scriptural evidence against life on other planets including a scientific explanation of why Goliath may have been a Neanderthal rather than a "giant" in the traditional sense of the word. (The answer is in the ancient Hebrew language); why slavery and the Roman Empire were not condemned by Jesus and the New Testament writers; why evangelization will not work in the West; parallels between Old Testament Israel and the unfolding history of the Catholic Church; management of afflictions; a Catholic view of death; Old Testament vs. New Testament God; "Conflict" between the two natures of Christ; can a national leader order the assassination of another national leader (the answer is Yes); Is modern Israel the same Israel referenced in biblical prophecy (the answer is No); contrition vs. remorse for sin (they are different but equally valid); the core meaning the Book of Revelation; a commentary on the passion of Christ; and many more.