Vatican II
Essays on Vatican II can be accessed below:
Did Vatican II change the Doctrine of Religious Freedom?
In 1965 Vatican II published Dignitatis Humanae. Ever since, there has been controversy about whether that document contradicted the Catholic Church’s previous doctrinal teaching, about Religious Freedom.
Ecumenism: Did Vatican II Make a Mistake?
Before the Vatican II (1962–65) Catholics approached Ecumenism (Christian Unity) with an apparent negativity. Non-Catholics were seen as in error. They needed to correct themselves by joining the Catholic Church. At Vatican II the Church seemed to change its approach.
Bible Canon: What Is the Early Church Evidence?
Christians have historically argued about the contents of the Bible. (For details, see “Bible Canon: What is the Problem?”). One way to try to resolve matters is to look at evidence from the Early Church, especially the “Canon lists” which record the contents of ancient Bibles.
Bible Canon: What Is the Problem?
Over the centuries Christians have disagreed about which texts constitute Scripture, and about what the contents of the Bible should be. This is the problem of Biblical canon, also known as the problem of canonicity.
Bible Canon: Can Scripture Solve the Problem?
Christians sometimes argue about canonicity, i.e., which books should be in the Bible (see “Bible Canon: What Is the Problem?”). One potential solution is to appeal to Scripture.
Bible Canon: What Is the Early Church Evidence?
Christians have historically argued about the contents of the Bible. (For details, see “Bible Canon: What is the Problem?”). One way to try to resolve matters is to look at evidence from the Early Church, especially the “Canon lists” which record the contents of ancient Bibles.