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<title>PickAFig / Published News / Apologetics</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:52:48 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Emergency dentists]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=emergency-dentists-2</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=emergency-dentists-2</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:52:48 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>satyawan</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=emergency-dentists-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you happen to be in London or live in London and in need of immediate dental attention, then I highly recommend you to visit Emergencydentist.org.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[St Edmond Campion’s TEN REASONS (First Reason)]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-edmond-campionrsquos-ten-reasons-first-reason</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-edmond-campionrsquos-ten-reasons-first-reason</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:59:02 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-edmond-campionrsquos-ten-reasons-first-reason</guid>
<description><![CDATA[St Edmund Campion's publication of his TEN REASONS against the Protestants led to his martyrdom.  I reproduce his first reason in this post.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[We Cannot Have A True Understanding Of The Holy Scripture Outside The Church]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=we-cannot-have-a-true-understanding-of-the-holy-scripture-outside-the-church</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=we-cannot-have-a-true-understanding-of-the-holy-scripture-outside-the-church</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:05:20 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=we-cannot-have-a-true-understanding-of-the-holy-scripture-outside-the-church</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Also from a letter by St Francis.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[St Francis De Sales Defender of the Faith]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-francis-de-sales-defender-of-the-faith</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-francis-de-sales-defender-of-the-faith</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:52:03 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-francis-de-sales-defender-of-the-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I provide links to some online apologetical writings of the Saint.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Our Jewish Roots: Theology of the Body | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=our-jewish-roots-theology-of-the-bodycatholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=our-jewish-roots-theology-of-the-bodycatholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:05:35 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>marcey</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=our-jewish-roots-theology-of-the-bodycatholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Excellent understanding of roots of JPII's teaching on TOB.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Priestly Celibacy: Yes, It Is Apostolic  | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=priestly-celibacy-yes-it-is-apostolic-catholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=priestly-celibacy-yes-it-is-apostolic-catholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:58:25 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>taynia</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=priestly-celibacy-yes-it-is-apostolic-catholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[sums up the apostolic origins of celibacy in the church and how the east and west diverged from each other at a certain point.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Priests Ever Reveal What is Said in Confession | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=can-priests-ever-reveal-what-is-said-in-confessioncatholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=can-priests-ever-reveal-what-is-said-in-confessioncatholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:15:13 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>luminaria</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=can-priests-ever-reveal-what-is-said-in-confessioncatholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Question: I know that a priest who hears confessions is forbidden to reveal their contents to others. But does that hold if someone admits in the con<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jack Chick has opened up a can of Flash on us!]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=jack-chick-has-opened-up-a-can-of-flash-on-us</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=jack-chick-has-opened-up-a-can-of-flash-on-us</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:30:27 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CadeOne</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=jack-chick-has-opened-up-a-can-of-flash-on-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chick Publications has sadly jumped into the realm of new media. Chick tracts can now be embedded in Facebook, blogs, and other online mediums.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ask the Stealth Apologist]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=ask-the-stealth-apologist</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=ask-the-stealth-apologist</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:27:10 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CadeOne</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=ask-the-stealth-apologist</guid>
<description><![CDATA["Lost, confused, and frightened about your faith? Don't worry, the Stealth Apologist has the answers that you need. Ask him anything you'd like about<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Language Did Jesus Speak? | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=what-language-did-jesus-speakcatholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=what-language-did-jesus-speakcatholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:11:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>klossg</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=what-language-did-jesus-speakcatholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to know that Christ spoke commonly in Aramaic.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Trying to Fly with One Wing, Part 25: Thirteen Principles of Discovering the Truth | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=trying-to-fly-with-one-wing-part-25-thirteen-principles-of-discovering-the-truthcatholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=trying-to-fly-with-one-wing-part-25-thirteen-principles-of-discovering-the-truthcatholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:48:07 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=trying-to-fly-with-one-wing-part-25-thirteen-principles-of-discovering-the-truthcatholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Very thorough and deep post, but very useful in particular for apologetics.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Dirty Papist: People who claim to hate the Church don't hate it because it's bad, they hate it because...]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-dirty-papist-people-who-claim-to-hate-the-church-dont-hate-it-because-its-bad-they-hate-it-because</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-dirty-papist-people-who-claim-to-hate-the-church-dont-hate-it-because-its-bad-they-hate-it-because</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:11:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-dirty-papist-people-who-claim-to-hate-the-church-dont-hate-it-because-its-bad-they-hate-it-because</guid>
<description><![CDATA[...its easier than seeking the truth<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tech Tips for Catholic Teens » Get “Catholic Answers”]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=tech-tips-for-catholic-teens-get-catholic-answers</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=tech-tips-for-catholic-teens-get-catholic-answers</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:21:16 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CadeOne</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=tech-tips-for-catholic-teens-get-catholic-answers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that you can search the Catholic Answers Live show archive by title, topic, guest, or date?  Very cool!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tech Tips for Catholic Teens » Beta Testing The Faith Database]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=tech-tips-for-catholic-teens-beta-testing-the-faith-database</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=tech-tips-for-catholic-teens-beta-testing-the-faith-database</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:58:52 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CadeOne</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=tech-tips-for-catholic-teens-beta-testing-the-faith-database</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Search over 10 Bible translations, hundreds of early church writings and over a thousand classics covering 2,000 years of Christianity all at one tim<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fr. John Corapi on EWTN’s Bookmark - Mp3 / Audio]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=fr-john-corapi-on-ewtns-bookmark-mp3-audio</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=fr-john-corapi-on-ewtns-bookmark-mp3-audio</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:44:53 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CatholiciPod</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=fr-john-corapi-on-ewtns-bookmark-mp3-audio</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fr. John Corapi talks about his health and ministry.<br />He shares his story of his ordination by the late Great Pope John Paul II with Mother Tere<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Apologetics: Why no meat on Fridays?]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=apologetics-why-no-meat-on-fridays</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=apologetics-why-no-meat-on-fridays</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:59:15 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>clewis</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=apologetics-why-no-meat-on-fridays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A Protestant pastor asks from where comes the tradition of abstinence from meat on Fridays...a lengthy explanation ensues.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creative Minority Report: A New Kind Of Nun]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=creative-minority-report-a-new-kind-of-nun</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=creative-minority-report-a-new-kind-of-nun</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:32:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BrianMcDaniel</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=creative-minority-report-a-new-kind-of-nun</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With all the pressure to achieve, how have the Dominican Sisters of Mary have been able to attract young women as nuns?<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why a Crucifix and not an empty Cross?]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=why-a-crucifix-and-not-an-empty-cross</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=why-a-crucifix-and-not-an-empty-cross</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:05:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>clewis</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=why-a-crucifix-and-not-an-empty-cross</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Spurred by a fellow Catholic co-workers question, Chris discusses why the Church uses a crucifix rather than an empty cross.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Crossed The Tiber: Why Doesn't the Eucharist Change Everyone's Life?]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=crossed-the-tiber-why-doesnt-the-eucharist-change-everyones-life</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=crossed-the-tiber-why-doesnt-the-eucharist-change-everyones-life</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:41:46 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>owenswain</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=crossed-the-tiber-why-doesnt-the-eucharist-change-everyones-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The post is short. The follow up answer to some sincere questions by a Protestant are top notch.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[luminousmiseries: How Grace works.]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=luminousmiseries-how-grace-works</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=luminousmiseries-how-grace-works</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:59:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>owenswain</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=luminousmiseries-how-grace-works</guid>
<description><![CDATA[An anecdotal look at ex opere operato as the sacramental enactment of sola gracia (nod to Neuhuas) told anecdotally.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jimmy Akin meets Jack Chick]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=jimmy-akin-meets-jack-chick</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=jimmy-akin-meets-jack-chick</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:15:50 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CadeOne</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=jimmy-akin-meets-jack-chick</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I know this was published way back in 2004, in This Rock Magazine (http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2004/0403fea2.asp), but it is by far one of my fav<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abba's Little Girl: I've Been Robbed!]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=abbas-little-girl-ive-been-robbed</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=abbas-little-girl-ive-been-robbed</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:33:31 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=abbas-little-girl-ive-been-robbed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A rather enjoyable story from Sr. Nana's conversion regarding a letter of St. Ignatius of Antioch.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Against Pastor Jack The Scripture Hack (part 1)]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=against-pastor-jack-the-scripture-hack-part-1</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=against-pastor-jack-the-scripture-hack-part-1</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:23:30 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=against-pastor-jack-the-scripture-hack-part-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A refutation of the first argument for sola sciptura found in "Pastor Jack's Scripture attack on Romanism."<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Contraception and Cultural Chaos — Part 1 of 6 | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=contraception-and-cultural-chaos-part-1-of-6catholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=contraception-and-cultural-chaos-part-1-of-6catholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:33:10 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tommypain</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=contraception-and-cultural-chaos-part-1-of-6catholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great 1st of 6 part article by Christopher West.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Dawn Patrol: Games Papal Play]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-dawn-patrol-games-papal-play</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-dawn-patrol-games-papal-play</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:15:55 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-dawn-patrol-games-papal-play</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What makes this funny is that it was found on a protestant minister's site....<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AmericanPapist: Not Your Average Catholic!: Cardinal Levada opens up lines of communication with traditional Anglicans]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=americanpapist-not-your-average-catholic-cardinal-levada-opens-up-lines-of-communication-with-traditional-anglicans</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=americanpapist-not-your-average-catholic-cardinal-levada-opens-up-lines-of-communication-with-traditional-anglicans</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:06:06 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=americanpapist-not-your-average-catholic-cardinal-levada-opens-up-lines-of-communication-with-traditional-anglicans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Promising, and perhaps even expected, step.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AmericanPapist: Not Your Average Catholic!: Video: Colbert on the Anglican Schism ...]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=americanpapist-not-your-average-catholic-video-colbert-on-the-anglican-schism</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=americanpapist-not-your-average-catholic-video-colbert-on-the-anglican-schism</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:14:56 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=americanpapist-not-your-average-catholic-video-colbert-on-the-anglican-schism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Keep a sense of humor as you watch this. Colbert riffs on Anglicans many times in this clip, including suggesting that since the Anglicans want a cen<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Roman Catholic by Choice  » Blog Archive   » Invasion of the Body Snatchers…or, explaining the Eucharist to a protestant]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=roman-catholic-by-choice-blog-archive-invasion-of-the-body-snatchersor-explaining-the-eucharist-to-a-protestant</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=roman-catholic-by-choice-blog-archive-invasion-of-the-body-snatchersor-explaining-the-eucharist-to-a-protestant</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:35:07 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>clewis</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=roman-catholic-by-choice-blog-archive-invasion-of-the-body-snatchersor-explaining-the-eucharist-to-a-protestant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Explaining the Eucharist to a Protestant<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Intellectual Fisticuffs: Some Thoughts on the Apologetics Subculture | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=intellectual-fisticuffs-some-thoughts-on-the-apologetics-subculture-catholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=intellectual-fisticuffs-some-thoughts-on-the-apologetics-subculture-catholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:51:49 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
<category>Apologetics</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=intellectual-fisticuffs-some-thoughts-on-the-apologetics-subculture-catholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mark Shea examines the general shift in Catholic Apologetics materials over the past several years.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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