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Universal Divine Goodness: Contemporary Roman Catholic Theology And ‘Universalism’ (Part 2)

Posted on 28 January 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Barry A. David, Ph.D. Universal versus Limited Divine Goodness in Eschatology Viewed in one way, Roman Catholic thought concerning eschatology’s final cause was not always torn between outcomes of minority and universal beatitude. As St. Paul’s account of ‘Biblical … Continue reading →

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Toward Distinguishing the Relationship Between Contemporary Roman Catholic Theology And ‘Universalism’

Posted on 23 January 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Barry A. David, Ph.D. “The universality of salvation means that it is granted not only to those who explicitly believe in Christ and have entered the Church. Since salvation is offered to all, it must be made concretely available … Continue reading →

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The Trees of the Forest: Christian Universalism in the Bible

Posted on 8 December 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

In an earlier post, I mentioned that my own personal list of “Universalist texts” sits around 60. As I’ve engaged in discussions with smart non-Universalists, I’ve come to see many of these as having plausible non-Universalist interpretations. There is no … Continue reading →

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Gospel, Grace, and Hopeful Universalism

Posted on 5 December 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Society of the Holy Trinity Retreat: Talk #1 4 December 2023 Introduction It is a great joy to be with you for this gathering. I have a deep fondness for the Lutheran tradition, as it was one of your great … Continue reading →

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Is Universalism Incompatible with God’s Love? A Response to Eleonore Stump

Posted on 18 October 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Thomas Talbott, Ph.D. In an article entitled “The God of Love,”1 Professor Eleonore Stump argues that universalism, understood as “the thesis that God unilaterally brings it about that all human beings are brought to heaven,” is “not only not … Continue reading →

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Untangler of the Web of the Athenians: Mary and Universalism

Posted on 12 July 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Matthew Milliner, Ph.D. Hail, untangler of the web of the Athenians.~Akathistos hymn~ As theological debates over the necessity of universal salvation continue, it might be worth remarking on one place where most Christian interlocutors on the subject might agree. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Universalism Meets Libertarian Perditionism: Reflections on Stump

Posted on 21 June 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Thomas Belt Let me begin with a confession. I am submitting these reflections having been compatibilistically determined to do so by Fr Aidan. I know not by what means he managed to get inside my head and fix things … Continue reading →

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Universalism, Freedom, and the Problem of Evil

Posted on 4 May 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Eric Reitan, Ph.D. One recurring worry about universalism is that it would undermine the ability of theists to respond adequately to the problem of evil. The worry seems to be rooted in the idea that the best theistic response … Continue reading →

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