Tag Archives: Thomas Aquinas

Where are We Going? And Why are We
in This Hand-basket? — The Historical Perspective

By | 27 Dec 2022

Some of you may have recognized the title of this article as a motto from a humorous bumper sticker. Truth be told, that is precisely where I got it! Why did I chose this title instead of something more pedestrian — or even more importantly — original? Because a broad spectrum of Americans — including Christ-followers — are… Read More »

Christianity vs. Man’s Religion: Part 6 —
When the Church Went Up for Sale

By | 12 Oct 2010

A Brief History of Simony As Christianity grew, church offices acquired greater visibility and influence. This created opportunities for wealthy or politically connected individuals to obtain ecclesiastical positions through money or patronage. Church councils responded early. Canon 2 of the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451 ordered the deposition of bishops who ordained people for money. The person… Read More »