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Should I Pray to Saints?
In the article “Should I Pray to Saints?” on JW.org, the Jehovah’s witnesses argue against the practice of praying to Saints in the Catholic Church. As a Catholic apologist, I will engage in a series of sample conversations with a Jehovah’s witness, addressing each claim made in the article. I will provide a Catholic viewpoint rooted in Scripture, demonstrating the compatibility of Catholic teachings with the written Word of God.
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Does God Have Empathy?
In the article “Does God Have Empathy?” published by the Jehovah’s witnesses, the concept of God’s empathy and its significance in the lives of individuals is explored. As a Catholic apologist, I would like to engage in a series of sample conversations with a Jehovah’s witness, addressing the claims made in the article and providing a Catholic viewpoint based on Scripture.
Conversation 1: The Image of God and Empathy JW: The Bible tells us that we are made in the image of God, and our ability to show empathy reflects the empathy of our Creator.
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Psalm 23:4—“Though I Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death”
The article Psalm 23:4—“Though I Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death” from Jehovah’s witnesses discusses the meaning and context of Psalm 22/23:4. It emphasizes the protective care of God for his worshippers, using the metaphor of a shepherd and his sheep. As Catholic apologists, we can engage in a series of conversations with Jehovah’s witnesses to present the Catholic understanding of this verse and the teachings it encapsulates.
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What Does the Bible Say About Christmas?
In this article, we will engage in a series of conversations between a Catholic and a Jehovah’s witness to address the claims made in the JW article “What Does the Bible Say About Christmas?” We will seek to provide a Catholic viewpoint based on Scripture and explain the Catholic teaching on the matter. Each conversation will focus on a specific claim from the JW article, allowing for a back-and-forth dialogue.
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God Cares for You
This article contrasts Catholic and Jehovah’s witnesses’ perspectives on God, focusing on the Blessed Trinity. It includes dialogues on understanding God’s nature, the use of ‘Father’ to address God, and the interplay of faith and science in mental health, highlighting Catholic teachings such as the Trinity’s significance and the harmonious relationship between faith and medical science.
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Prayer—"Throw All Your Anxiety on Him"
This article serves as a Catholic response to the Jehovah’s witnesses’ article titled “Prayer—‘Throw All Your Anxiety on Him’” found here. It aims to engage in a respectful dialogue by presenting a Catholic viewpoint on the topics discussed, using Scripture.
Conversation 1: The Nature of Prayer JW: The article says, “Jehovah God invites us to talk to him about any burden… No problem is too big or too small to pray about.
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Where Can I Find Hope?
This article is a Catholic response to the Jehovah’s witnesses’ article titled “Where Can I Find Hope?” (original article). It aims to provide a Catholic viewpoint on the claims made in the JW article, using Scripture references from the Douay-Rheims Bible and engaging in sample dialogues between a Catholic and a Jehovah’s witness.
Conversation 1: Hope Through Scripture JW: The Bible gives us hope by showing practical steps to improve our life.
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Who Is Jesus Christ?
In response to the Jehovah’s witnesses’ article “Who Is Jesus Christ?”, this article presents a series of sample conversations. These dialogues aim to provide Catholic answers, using the Bible, skillful Q&A, and analogies, to the claims made by Jehovah’s witnesses. The conversations highlight how Catholics can respond according to the teachings of the Church.
Conversation 1: The Nature of Jesus JW Claim: “Jesus was the first creation of God and lived as a spirit before being born on Earth.
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