One of the topics which Catholic apologists frequently have to address is the doctrine of "Sola Scriptura". This is a doctrine which has something to do with how Christians derive their teachings and it is somehow opposed to the Catholic faith. But.... what is it?
It seems like lately there has been two answers to that question. So that's what I want to go over today.
The most significant cultural trend today is the increase of youths who are identifying as “trans” - born into the body of the wrong sex, a condition also known as “gender dysphoria”. Between 2017 and 2021 the number of kids being diagnosed with gender dysphoria rose by 300%. Many have gone on to receive permanent, life altering surgeries to treat this psychological condition.
Suppose you were asked to explain what Christians believe to a person with no background information at all. The person is a completely blank slate in regard to the Judeo-Christian worldview.
How would you start?
It's a question I've been mulling over. Here's my attempt:
