202. From Chris: "As I grew up I developed a strong Fear of Hell..."

203. From Daniel N.: "would very much appreciate any additional information on the Holy Year Indulgence"

204. From Joe: I'm thinking of changing the name of my site to Mere Catholicism. What do you think?

205. From Doug: A Response to John Irving on Abortion.

206. From Jenny: Sexual Boundaries and Mutual, Peer Relations (Rev. Marie Fortune)

207. From Daniel H.: "is there a Catholicism for Dummies book or website that could clear things up for me?"

208. Letter to Brill's Content, Re: Hitler's Pope

209. From Barry: "looking at a woman with lust is a sin. So why does my local parish not have a Dress Code?

210. From Katie: "Why is Homosexuality considered wrong?

211. From Felix: Concerning Overpopulation and Extinction of Species

212. Christian Reincarnation?

213. From Jennifer: Can I be forgiven for Tubal Ligation?

214. From Lila: Frankenstein at the University of Washington

215. From Colin: Isn't it possible that God created us through Evolution?

216. From Dolores: "Your thinking (Women Priests?) makes women less than men."

217. From John: "Why is the church so hard on this subject (Annulments and Communion)?"

218. From Brian: "Jesus has not been with us for 2000 years."

219. My husband and I..would like to know the Church's position on this procedure (In Vitro Fertilization)

220. From J.H.: "THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ONE SOLID GRAM OF TANGIBLE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF GOD"

221. From Rev. Hollis E. Wright: On Anglican Female Priests - "What you have not considered is that God might actually call women to be priests."

222. From Dawn: "What exactly is an Internal Forum?" (Re: Annulments)

223. From Couples for Christ: "Why did God choose to humble himself and become present in the bread and wine?"

224. From C: Does the Bible Forbid Vasectomy?

225. From Elizabeth: Why the Debate about Women Priests?

226. From M: "In one word, please answer this: Is Masturbation a mortal or venial sin?"

227. From Paula: "Is Anthroposophy Secular Humanism?"

228. From Kristen: "Which Sins are Mortal Sins?"

229. From Andrew: "Why do we give up meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent?"

230. From Adam: "Is Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?"

231. From Josh, Heather & Zoe: "So what happened to all those Catholics who ate meat on Fridays and went to hell?"

232. From S: A question about choosing godparents?

233. From Jim, re: legalization of abortion: What about victims of rape?

234. How can I get into heaven?

235. From Jamie: What is Overpopulation?

236. From Roy: Is Guilt a Temporal Punishment for Sin?

237. From Tony: A "Christian" who Believes in Reincarnation

238. From Mary Beth: Sunday Obligation - Is Missing Sunday Mass a Mortal Sin?

239. From Yury: Does God Love Us for what we are or what we do?

240. From a college girl: How Far is Too Far?

241. From Roy: Is Tube Feeding an Extraordinary Measure?

242. From Angel: Questions about Overpopulation

243. From John: Why Does the Church Keep Promoting Birth?

244. From Clare: "Your article on women and the priesthood came as close as any to a fair treatment of the arguments. However, I would like to humbly convey to you my own understanding which I have yet to read anywhere and which may bring healing on this issue for your readers."

245. From Derek: "Your critique (of Durant's Story of Philosophy) made sense."

246. From Kay: "There are many more people who are psychic than you may be aware of."

247. "I found your website by accident, and having lived for a couple years in Seattle, was actually expecting the worst..."

248. From JoAnne: "I was quite touched by The Bridegroom, the homily of Feb. 27."

249. From Ken: "I am not Catholic, however I do believe that Roman Catholics often get a bum rap from Evangelical Christians."

250. From Kathie: To the woman thinking of throwing in the towel after Three Children

251. Some Positive Feedback

252. From Art Lytle: Evidence for God's Existence from Life Experience

253. From John: About Immigration - "Time to Pull Up the Gang Plank"

254. From Tom: "...the Bible does not support meeting in a formal church building"

255. From Eric: Article on Women Priests "Just What I Needed"

256. From Brenda: "Confession over Phone?"

257. From Dave: What is "Center of Mass?"

258. From Joe: "I don't think you gave Stephen Hawking enough credit."

259. From Richard: "I do have a bone of contention to take up with you."

260. From Mark: "My impression was that purgatory was only for those who were already saved." (About C.S. Lewis' Great Divorce)

261. From Socorro: "Why are we, as Catholics, not to eat meat on Fridays during Lent?"

262. From Rich: "This question came from a Mormon friend after I explained Celibacy to him."

263. From T: "Is it okay to take medication to help stimulate healthy egg production?"

264. From Bill: "Can you comment on Papal Sins?"

265. From WP: Is Maturbation to relieve tension a sin?

266. From David: Why Have a Law Against Abortion?

267. From J.: "Just Obtained the Reverse Vasectomy...Is Masturbation OK to Obtain Sperm Sample?"

268. From Mystic Rose: Is John the Baptist the Reincarnation of Elijah? (What about John 1:21)

269. From C: I want to become a Catholic, but am concerned about Annulment Process.

270. From Barbara: Will Everyone Go to Heaven?

271. From S - A Teenager Struggling with Same Sex Attraction: Helped by David Morrison Beyond Gay

272. From Fr. Matthew: Was Carl Sagan a Wishful Thinker?

273. From Lorraine: Did Saint Christopher (St. George, St. Valentine) Exist?

274. From K: Where do Aborted Babies Go?

275. From Pastor Jenkins: Martin Luther's Teaching on Free Will

276. From Elizabeth: The Problem with Male Priests as Confessors

277. From C: "I am beginning to feel that the Church is no longer the true Church..."

278. From Stephen: "the position of the Catholic Church on population has done incalculable harm to the very human beings you profess to love..."

279. From Chris: "Following your recommendation, I have been reading Peter Kreeft's edition of Blaise Pascal's Pensees..."

280. From Lonely & Confused: "I haven't been able to forgive myself and I'm so scared of going to confession..."

281. From Adam: A Scientist with questions about Religion & Science

282. From Toni: The population in poor countries is growing faster than in rich countries. Why is this?

283. From T: "My doctor is concerned I may be having a Miscarriage..."

284. From C: Baptist Husband Seeking Annulment: May I Receive Communion?

285. From Greg: "Boy, do I have a different view of Catholicism now!"

286. From Mike: "religion must be merely a cultural artifact, since an omnipotent and loving God would reveal Himself equally to all His children."

287. From Larry: "I was also impressed by Saved By Grace Alone. I'm a Southern Baptist, and, frankly, did not expect it.

288. From Richard: "Did Carl Sagan ever reply to The Moral Law: A Response to Carl Sagan?

289. From John: "What guidelines do priests observe in restricting receipt of the Eucharist to communicants?"

290. From John Jensen: "'The Catholic Church never taught reincarnation.' It most certainly did..."

291. From J: About Confessing the Sin of Masturbation

292. From A: "I have this obsession, well not obsession, but lust toward male clergy..."

293. From Theresa: A Roseanne Roseannadanna commentary on Pedophiles and Priests

294. From Kelly: "I can't see how NFP and other forms of Birth Control differ..."

295. From J: Genuflecting at Communion - Should I Obey My Pastor or My Conscience?

296. From Anne: A Catholic relative marrying outside the Church - Should I attend the Wedding?

297. From Bong: "Please give me some points in doing a clear, short, interesting and heart-warming homily."

298. From Mark: How Can Jesus Say to both Honor and Hate Ones Parents?

299. From Janessa: Could Cremation be the solution?

300. From Taimoor: Correction - Islam Does Not Prohibit Milk

(Updated December 26, 2000)

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