Biblical Reason & Revelation

  Was Jesus a Refugee? A Biblical Analysis of a Modern Talking Point   The question “Was Jesus a refugee?” has become a popular talking point in modern discussions, especially when people try to merge political debates with biblical narratives. But is this comparison accurate? In this article, I examine the claim directly from Scripture, using Matthew’s Gospel to clarify what actually happened when the Holy Family traveled to Egypt. By separating political categories from biblical context, we can understand why the analogy breaks down and why the biblical account cannot be used to support modern political arguments. — The Biblical Account of Jesus Going to Egypt The conversation usually begins with a seemingly simple question:“Was Jesus a refugee?” But the moment that question is asked, the categories are already mixed. It sounds biblical, but it’s often a political trap disguised as theology. So I answer it the only way that keeps the conversation grounded: Biblically. Matthe...

  The Case for Married Priests: Apostolic Roots, Eastern Continuity, and Catholic Practice The question of married priests is often framed as a modern debate, yet the deeper truth is that the Christian tradition has always known — and still knows — married clergy. Far from being a novelty or a concession to contemporary pressures, the married priesthood is woven into the fabric of Scripture, the apostolic age, the Eastern Churches, and even the present‑day Catholic Church. What appears to some as a “change” is, in reality, a return to the oldest and most universal Christian discipline. ————— 1. The Apostolic Church: Marriage and Ministry Together The New Testament reveals a Church in which marriage and ministry were not in conflict but in harmony. The clearest example is Peter, the chief of the apostles, whose mother‑in‑law Jesus healed (Mark 1:30). One cannot have a mother‑in‑law without a wife. Peter’s marriage did not disqualify him from leadership; it coexisted with his apostol...