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| '''Robert A. Sungenis''' M.A. (PhD candidate), is a controversial ] ] who is known for his thorough ] books dealing with famous Protestant ideas (], ]) and his so-called "Traditional" views on the current state of the Church and its authority figures. | |||
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| '''Robert A. Sungenis''' M.A.,PhD (cand) is a well known and respected Catholic apologist famous for standing up for orthodox Church views. Robert Sungenis often examines contorversial Church views that other Catholic apologists shy away from. His series of apologetics books are well respected, and recommended widely by Catholic apologists and clergy. Currently his most famous controversial view is that the Church's 17th century position regarding geocentrism is valid and has not been rescinded, is scientifically viable, and worthy of consideration. | |||
| == Theological Works and Views == | == Theological Works and Views == | ||
| Three of his best-known works are ''Not by Faith Alone'' (1997) on the by faith doctrine, ''Not by Scripture Alone'' (1997) rebutting the Protestant doctrine of ], and ''Not by Bread Alone'' (2000) on the ]. A fourth "Not...Alone" book, ''Not by Science Alone'', is yet to be released. ''Galileo Was Wrong'' is due out in 2005 defending his |
Three of his best-known works are ''Not by Faith Alone'' (1997) on the by faith doctrine, ''Not by Scripture Alone'' (1997) rebutting the Protestant doctrine of ], and ''Not by Bread Alone'' (2000) on the ]. A fourth "Not...Alone" book, ''Not by Science Alone'', is yet to be released. ''Galileo Was Wrong'' is due out in 2005 defending his "scientific" ] of the universe. | ||
| In addition to his own works, he has also contributed essays to various Catholic ] collections, participated in two ] series on television (on , and another with ] on the authority of Scripture and Tradition), engaged many Protestants and other opponents of the Catholic faith in moderated debate, and is a prominent member of the Catholic ] group the ]. | In addition to his own works, he has also contributed essays to various Catholic ] collections, participated in two ] series on television (on , and another with ] on the authority of Scripture and Tradition), engaged many Protestants and other opponents of the Catholic faith in moderated debate, and is a prominent member of the Catholic ] group the ]. | ||
| Many of his views have brought him into conflict with other Catholic apologists, such as ], the director of ]. However, unlike some Traditionalist Catholics, who regard the ] as a heresy or apostasy from the true faith, he maintains that the ], when interpreted correctly, is fully orthodox. Likewise, he accepts the validity of the present pope, ], and accepts the ] ] as valid--although he seems (like most Traditionalists) to prefer the ]. | Many of his "Traditional" views have brought him into conflict with other Catholic apologists, such as ], the director of ]. However, unlike some "Traditionalist" Catholics, who regard the ] as a heresy or apostasy from the true faith, he maintains that the ], when interpreted correctly, is fully orthodox. Likewise, he accepts the validity of the present pope, ], and accepts the ] ] as valid--although he seems (like most Traditionalists) to prefer the ]. | ||
| == Journey to Catholicism == | == Journey to Catholicism == | ||
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| == Geocentrism Controversy == | == Geocentrism Controversy == | ||
| In early 2002, Robert Sungenis came under much criticism, even amongst hitherto fans, for publicly postulating a ] worldview. This view is akin to the ] worldview, which holds that the |
In early 2002, Robert Sungenis came under much criticism, even amongst hitherto fans, for publicly postulating a ] worldview. This view is akin to the ] worldview and is contrasted to that of ], which is today the accepted view of the civilized world which holds that the sun, and not the earth--as with Ptolemy--is centrally located amidst revolving and rotating celestial objects in our solar system. He bases much of his argument on the testimony of the early ] (all of whom were indeed geocentrists), a few selected biblical texts interpreted as literal science (e.g. 1 Chron 16:30; Psalm 93:1; Psalm 104:5; Joshua 10:12-14; and in the ] Sirach 43:1-10; 46:3-4; Wisdom 7:18-19), and the infallible teaching of the ] (before ] and ] set us all straight). This ] which contradicts the scientific understanding of modern physics and astronomy, is to be the focus of his upcoming book ''Gaileo Was Wrong'' (due out 2005). | ||
| == Catholic Apologetics International == | == Catholic Apologetics International == | ||
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Robert A. Sungenis M.A. (PhD candidate), is a controversial Catholic apologist who is known for his thorough apologetics books dealing with famous Protestant ideas (Sola Fide, Sola Scriptura) and his so-called "Traditional" views on the current state of the Church and its authority figures.
Theological Works and Views
Three of his best-known works are Not by Faith Alone (1997) on the Justification by faith doctrine, Not by Scripture Alone (1997) rebutting the Protestant doctrine of sola scriptura, and Not by Bread Alone (2000) on the Eucharist. A fourth "Not...Alone" book, Not by Science Alone, is yet to be released. Galileo Was Wrong is due out in 2005 defending his "scientific" geocentric model of the universe.
In addition to his own works, he has also contributed essays to various Catholic apologetics collections, participated in two EWTN series on television (on Justification, and another with Patrick Madrid on the authority of Scripture and Tradition), engaged many Protestants and other opponents of the Catholic faith in moderated debate, and is a prominent member of the Catholic Young Earth creationism group the Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation.
Many of his "Traditional" views have brought him into conflict with other Catholic apologists, such as Karl Keating, the director of Catholic Answers. However, unlike some "Traditionalist" Catholics, who regard the Second Vatican Council as a heresy or apostasy from the true faith, he maintains that the Second Vatican Council, when interpreted correctly, is fully orthodox. Likewise, he accepts the validity of the present pope, Benedict XVI, and accepts the Novus Ordo Mass as valid--although he seems (like most Traditionalists) to prefer the Tridentine Latin Mass.
Journey to Catholicism
Raised in a Catholic family, Robert sojourned in various Protestant churches, including a stint with radio preacher Harold Camping of Family Radio, before returning to the Catholic Church in 1992. He co-authored a book on eschatology in reply to Camping titled Shockwave 2000: The Harold Camping 1994 Debacle (New Leaf Press, 1994). His conversion story is chronicled in the first of the Surprised By Truth (Basilica Press, 1994) books edited by Catholic apologist and author Patrick Madrid. Having received his M.A. in theology in 1982 from the prestigious Westminster Theological Seminary, Robert understands Reformed Protestantism very well, and it is against this major branch of Protestant theology more than any other that he argues in his works. He has formally debated quite successfully many evangelical and Reformed Protestant apologists, including James R. White and Michael Horton, on doctrinal, theological, and historical issues such as Sola Scriptura, the Papacy and papal infallibility, Salvation and Justification.
Geocentrism Controversy
In early 2002, Robert Sungenis came under much criticism, even amongst hitherto fans, for publicly postulating a geocentric worldview. This view is akin to the Ptolemaic worldview and is contrasted to that of Copernicus, which is today the accepted view of the civilized world which holds that the sun, and not the earth--as with Ptolemy--is centrally located amidst revolving and rotating celestial objects in our solar system. He bases much of his argument on the testimony of the early Church Fathers (all of whom were indeed geocentrists), a few selected biblical texts interpreted as literal science (e.g. 1 Chron 16:30; Psalm 93:1; Psalm 104:5; Joshua 10:12-14; and in the deuterocanonical books Sirach 43:1-10; 46:3-4; Wisdom 7:18-19), and the infallible teaching of the Catholic Church (before Copernicus and Galileo set us all straight). This modern geocentrism which contradicts the scientific understanding of modern physics and astronomy, is to be the focus of his upcoming book Gaileo Was Wrong (due out 2005).
Catholic Apologetics International
Robert Sungenis is the founder and principal apologist for Catholic Apologetics International along with vice-president Ben Douglass.
The official CAI site is found here.