La Leçon de catéchisme (Catechism Lesson), 1890, by Jules-Alexis Muenier (1863-1942), oil on canvas, Musée des beaux-arts et d’archéologie de Besançon

Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you, but do so with gentleness and reverence.”

cf. 1 Peter 3:15-16

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Religious Truth

Truth vs. Opinion

QUESTION OR COMMON OBJECTION:

Who are you to say that someone’s religious beliefs are wrong?

CATHOLIC ANSWER:

Though it’s hard for many people today to accept, all religions are not equally true. While most religions are similar in some ways, the teachings of the various faiths often contradict one another. If God became man, then it is logical that his way is the true way.

In Jesus Christ the whole of God’s truth has been made manifest.”

Catechism of the Catholic Church (2466)

Other religious beliefs may contain some elements of truth, but only Jesus and his Catholic Church contain the fullness of truth.

Other References: Prv 16:2; 21:2; Jgs 21:25; Jn 14:6; CCC 754, 836-848, 870, 2609

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catechism of the Catholic Church

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PRAYER

Let us pray.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.