Let us cease the silence and blow the trumpet to warn our dearest ones against immodest fashion. For we are reminded by Scripture as the Lord speaks in the days of old:

"If I say to the wicked, O wicked man, you shall surely die, and you do no speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand." (Ezekiel 33:

After the fall of mankind, we inherited a weakened will, a darkened intellect and a disordered appetite from our parents Adam and Eve. As a consequence of these facts, our emotions were disordered, leading to our fallen moral standards.

"Then the eyes of both [Adam and Eve] were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons." (Genesis 3:7)

From this point of history onwards, immodest fashion aroused. The fig leaves aprons that our parents made would have covered them incompletely. They would have been dressed immodestly, causing immoral temptations. God was not pleased with their aprons. Hence, He made new garments for them that would cover them completely and decently.

"And the LORD God made for Adam and his wife garments of skins, and clothed them." (Genesis 3:21)

Here, we read that God "clothed them", this is a clear demonstration of His will to have us dress (clothe) modestly, according to His perfect standards, to avoid lust and immorality.

Again, God gives another instruction about the mode of dressing for His people.

"You shall make for them linen breeches to cover their naked flesh; from the loins to the thighs they shall reach." (Leviticus 28:42)

It is very clear that God wants our flesh to be covered so that temptations will be reduced and sin avoided. It is also written that:

"A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God." (Deuteronomy 22:5)

We may argue that Christians are not bound by the Mosaic Laws (cf. Romans 3:2 , that is true, however, the morality behind them are still applicable. (e.g. The Decalogue or 10 Commandments) Another argument might be raised on the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ concerning clothing.
"Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" (Matthew 6:25ff)
The context of this passage if well understood, teaches us not to overemphasize the importance of clothing. It does not in anyway promote "Christianity is about the heart, not the appearance", that many people chant daily as slogan, to justify immodest dressing and other immoral behaviours. Scripture has demonstrated that clothing can be very positive and sacred. It goes on to show that it can beautify the wearer and glorify God as well.

"And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty." (Exodus 28:2)

We should remember that clothing reveals hidden attributes about the wearer. It is a powerful means of conveying messages about oneself. What are men saying when they dress shabbily? Are they saying they are irresponsible? Now to our dearest women, what are they communicating when they dress in skin-tights, mini-skirts, low cut jeans and bikinis? What about those who pierce and tattoo their navels and other private parts? What about those who artificially inflate their breasts, buttocks and lips medically? Women must always remember that men are very visual beings, and their body language usually dictates how men should treat them. If women dress with dignity and carry themselves with elegance, most men will approach them with respect and honour. On the other hand, If women dress immodestly (short skirts, tight jeans, etc), men will often view them as sexual objects to be played with. Scripture tells us that:

"You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, and you shall not take her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter to uncover her nakedness; they are yo

There has been an escalation in the number of anti-Catholic imagery and rhetoric in recent times. This is the result of traditional anti-Catholicism and fundamentalism as well as the secular anti-Catholicism of contemporary culture.

Traditional anti-Catholicism:
It is not uncommon to find anti-Catholic extremist equating Catholicism with Satanism.

Some popular anti-Catholic allegations include:
* The Pope is the Anti-Christ. (Usually, *Papist or Popery* is used)
* The Catholic Church is the Great whore of Babylon. (Usually, the word *church
of Rome or Romanism* is preferred)
* The Holy Eucharist is the death [SIC] cookie.
* Catholics worship Mary. (Sometimes called *Mariolatry*)
Some examples of anti-Marian allegations include:
* Mary of Catholicism is not the Mary of the Bible.
* Catholic devotions deeply sadden the real Mary and make her cry.
* Mary had other children and was a sinner just like us.

Some examples of anti-Jesuit allegations include:
* The Jesuits instigated the American Civil War.
* Jesuits worked closely with Marx, Engels, Trotsky and Lenin to create Communism.
* The Jesuits created the Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Unity, Christian Science, and other religious groups.
* The Jesuit priests are the agents of Lucifer and the *Black pope* conspiracy, etc.

There would be little or no opposition between Catholics and Protestants if the Catholic Church would drop her claim to being the only true religion of Christianity. In Protestantism, there may be differences of beliefs and worship, but since they all proclaim that one religion is as good as another, they are mutually tolerant of one
another. Protestantism is usually intolerant about Catholicism because, they are false if the Catholic Church is true. One religion however cannot be as good as another because, both cannot be right that affirms what the other denies.

Secular anti-Catholicism:
Secular anti-Catholics argue that:
* The Catholic Church is the enemy of science and individual freedom.

This is because of the Church's strict opposition to pre-marital sex, extra-marital sex, same sex marriages, masturbation, birth control, divorce, abortion, euthanasia, genetic cloning, etc.

I have over the years realized that all these allegations and conspiracy theories about the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church is nothing but falsehood.

I can say with all certainty that I am a Proud Catholic , without any regret.

If the Church must suffer like Christ, and if Christ was called Beelzebub (c.f. Matthew 12:24; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15), the true Church must expect a similar reproach.

*No pupil is greater than his teacher; no slave is greater than his master. So a pupil should be satisfied to become like his teacher, and a slave like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebul, the members of the family will be called even worse
names!* (Matthew 10:24-25, GNB)

To judge or not to judge that is the question

My Scripture reply to anyone who sincerely thinks that Catholics are going to Hell is this:
*Do not judge others, so that God will not judge you, for God will judge you in the same way you judge others, and he will apply to you the same rules you apply to others.* (Matthew 7:1-2, GNB)
*No,* Jesus answered, *even though I do testify on my own behalf, what I say is true, because I know where I came from and where I am going. You do not know where I came from or where I am going. You make judgments in a purely human way; I pass judgment on no one. But if I were to do so, my judgment would be true, because I am not alone in this; the Father who sent me is with me.* (John 8:14, GNB)
*Who are you to judge the servants of someone else? It is their own Master who will decide whether they succeed or fail. And they will succeed, because the Lord is able to make them succeed.* (Romans 14:4, GNB)
*You then, who eat only vegetables---why do you pass judgment on others? And you who eat anything---why do you desp

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH is the world's largest, and Christianity's oldest, religious body. Her 1.1 billion members inhabit the width and breadth of the earth, comprising almost one-sixth of the total human population. She is far and away the most popular religious concept the world has ever known. Paradoxically, however, the Catholic Church is also the world's most controversial religious concept. Catholic belief is different, too different to be orthodox, say Protestants and Christian cultists. Catholic belief is too ethereal to be logical, and too strict to be enjoyable, say the humanists and agnostics. Hence to millions of people, Catholicism is not only a colossal success, it is also a colossal enigma. Of course, there has to be an explanation for these contradictory opinions-- and there is an explanation: Protestants and others who have questions about Catholic belief too often make the mistake of going to the wrong place for the answers. Too often books written by religious incompetents are consulted. The result is incomplete and distorted information. With such information, one cannot help but see the Catholic faith as a colossal enigma.

The right place to go for information about Catholic belief--in fact the only place to go for complete and authoritative information--is the Catholic Church herself. As any detective will tell you, no investigation is quite so complete as an on-the-spot investigation. Hence, dear reader, if you are a Protestant, an unaffiliated Christian, or an agnostic, who wants to know the truth about Catholic belief, take this friendly advice: Seek out a Catholic priest and put your questions to him. You will find him a very understanding and obliging person.
Or kindly checkout the following online resources:

Catholic Apologetics Guide 101
Scriptural Reference for Catholic Apologetics
by Adadzie, Godwin Delali
This is a little book for those seeking a right understanding of Apologetics in the context of Catholicism. It is written in a simple and friendly manner. It is an attempt to look at some Catholic positions in a Biblical perspective. It is hoped that this book should appeal to the Catholic as well as to the non-Catholic readers. It is not written in a "scholarly" way, but as a plain "theological" statement with the hope of carrying conviction.

This book does not pretend to be exhaustive. The field which it covers is too vast to admit of minute analysis. A good number of Catholics leave the Church every year due to poor understanding of the Faith and also the efforts of anti-Catholic groups and churches. Realizing that misrepresentation and misunderstanding are the chief sources of error; this book serves as a quick guide to remove some of these errors.
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And You Will Know The Truth
How to Explain and Defend The Catholic Faith
by Sebastian R. Fama
Quite often those who object to Catholicism will do so on scriptural grounds. They claim the teachings of the Church are opposed to the teachings of the Bible. However, Scripture read in context fully supports Catholic teaching. The primary goal of this book is to present the biblical case for Catholicism. The writings of the Early Church Fathers are also referred. This is to show that those who were taught by the Apostles believed and interpreted the Scriptures in the same way that the Catholic Church does today.
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Ecce Fides
Pillar of Truth
by Fr. John J. Pasquini
Anywhere from twenty to eighty percent of Protestant and pseudo-Christian denominations are made up of former Catholics. And sadly, there are too many practicing Catholics who do not believe in the Church’s infallibility in the areas of faith and morals.

This book is intended to combat this dangerous trend. Ecce Fides is a book intended to reaffirm Catholics in their faith and in the infallibility of their Church. I