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Esteban Rafael
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From spiritual crisis to public defense of the faith
An economist by training and an analyst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, I study contemporary ideologies and their impact on the Christian faith. After a profound estrangement and a radical conversion, today I clearly defend the truth of the Catholic Church.


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See all PostOnlyFans and the Lie of “Financial Independence”: I Lived It, I Saw It, and I Now Denounce It
I do not write this article from theory, nor from moral superiority. I write it from experience. Before my return to the Catholic faith, my wife and I briefly entered the world of OnlyFans. We were there only a few months, but that was more than enough to experience firsthand what the data now clearly confirms: the promise of “financial independence” is largely a lie sustained by…
Eastern Catholicism and the Jubilee of Hope: Pope Leo XIV’s Prophetic Message
On May 14, 2025, as part of the Jubilee of Hope, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful and moving address to the Eastern Catholic Churches. His message was not only an expression of gratitude toward communities often forgotten but also a spiritual roadmap for the renewal of the universal Church. In an age marked by war, secularism, and internal confusion, Pope Leo offered a compelling vision…
The Catholic Church and its Social Impact: Beyond the Spiritual
Many detractors of the Catholic Church claim that its assets should be sold to end global poverty. However, this argument ignores the vast network of social aid that the Church has built and sustains globally. Through hospitals, schools, orphanages and charity programmes, the Catholic Church is one of the greatest forces for good in the world. This article breaks down the Church’s…
Does Jesus forbid calling priests “father”? Response to Matthew 23
One of the most common arguments against the Catholic Church is the claim that Jesus forbade calling priests “father,” based on Matthew 23:9 “Do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have only one Father, the one who is in heaven.” At first glance, this might seem like a literal prohibition on using the term “father” to refer to anyone. However, a deeper analysis of the…
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See allDid Constantine Found the Catholic Church? An Apologetic Analysis
A frequent accusation by some critics is that “the Catholic Church was founded by Constantine.” This claim, however, is a misinterpretation of Christian history and doctrine. In this article…
February 7, 2025
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Priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church: Is it biblical? Is it the cause of abuse?
Priestly celibacy is one of the most debated disciplines within and outside the Catholic Church. Some consider it an unnatural imposition, while others blame it for abuses within the Church.…
February 5, 2025
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Is the Catholic Church the “Great Whore” of Revelation? An Apologetic Response
One of the most common attacks against the Catholic Church is the accusation that it is the “Great Slut” mentioned in chapter 17 of the book of Revelation. This claim comes from erroneous…
February 4, 2025
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The Catholic Church Is In The Bible: An Irrefutable Truth
In the debate about the presence of the Catholic Church in the Bible, many argue that there is no explicit reference to this institution in the Scriptures. However, upon analyzing the sacred…
February 3, 2025
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