Tag Archives: universalism

Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter Three

Posted on 22 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“Does God Desire All Men to be Saved?” The title pretty much tells us what chapter three of Once Loved Always Loved is about and for whom it is written. Do you need a hint? Our author, Andrew Hronich, was … Continue reading →

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Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter One

Posted on 9 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Once Loved Always Loved is a large book (10″×7″) consisting of seven lengthy chapters totaling 355 pages. Its chapters average over 50 pages of mucho words. The book would be considerably longer if it was smaller in size. I share … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Once Loved Always Loved by Andrew Hronich

Posted on 2 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Once Loved Always Loved (Wipf & Stock, 2023) by Andrew Hronich is a very impressive defense of universal salvation. As far as I can tell, the author has read, watched, and listened to just about everything on the topic. This … Continue reading →

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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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St Augustine’s Rejection of Free Will Theodicy

Posted on 4 October 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Roberto De La Noval begins his analysis of St Augustine on damnation and free will theodicy by noting how he exegetes the key text 1 Timothy 2:4: “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the … Continue reading →

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Grace Alone!

Posted on 13 August 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Pastor Petri Samuel Tikka For by grace we have been saved and even faith is not our own. It’s the gift of God for us and not the works that we have done. Don’t let anybody boast of this, … 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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The Absurdity of Moral Evil: A Philosophical Proof for Universalism

Posted on 2 May 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Thomas M. Cothran We think of universalism as a theological matter. Theology, however, can rarely resolve its disputes. Certainly there are the core issues summarized in the Creed and the resolutions of the early councils. But settled dogma forms … Continue reading →

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