Have you ever heard of the doctrine of mental reservation? Many have but have never heard it called by that name. It is a Catholic doctrine that allows for lying in certain circumstances and situations. John F. Kennedy was asked if he believed that doctrine by a gospel preacher when he (Kennedy) was campaigning for presidency. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jfkhoustonministerialQ&A.htm

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/dictionary/index.cfm?id=32244

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When we come together in the afternoon/evening should we partake of the Lord's Supper a second time? This is a valid question. Take a listen to my thoughts on the subject and let me know what you think. 

Can one know the truth? Is the truth objective or subjective? In this episode I deal with those questions. Take a listen and let me know what you think. 

This is a very difficult topic to discuss as so much emotion is surrounding it. Hopefully my thoughts here give some clarification and comfort in this very heavy decision that parents of young children wanting to serve God have to face. 

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A listener asked if the rebellion against England which eventually turned into the United States of America was right in the eyes of God. This is a question I am considered much over the years. Take a listen to this episode and let me know what you think. 

This episode comes from a wonderful article written by a young woman. I appreciate her words and perspective about this issue. please listen to the podcast and also read the article I have linked. 

http://faughnfamily.com/modesty-an-appeal-from-one-christian-young-woman-to-her-fellow-sisters-in-christ/?fbclid=IwAR1MWX8yxMO2G7mZg6OwBYth---bcRgo9IZD8W18ttDeY2GLmxF9rzDvTeM

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Baptism is one of the most hotly contested and debated topics in all of christendom, it seems. This episode of Cogitations deals with some of the objections and makes some observations concerning this much debated topic. 

This episode is by way of listener request. It has been awhile since I have put out any content touching these fundamental topics. The question is, can our worship be accepted of God if we add something to it God did not authorize? Take a listen and let me know what you think. 

A reminder we all need....I need...is to step back and look at the big picture. In the book of Psalms there many psalms where the psalmist is seemingly at odds with the way God handles things. I think we have these included in our canon of Scripture so we can know that when we have these feelings we are not alone and it is not the end of the world. Take a listen and let me know what you think.