Author - Jacob Kohlhaas

Jacob Kohlhaas is an assistant professor of moral theology at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

How is a pope chosen?

They say the church is not a democracy…but it still hosts historically important elections. Councils, synods, and even parishes often employ democratic norms...

What is natural law?

Broadly understood, natural law refers to a range of moral theories that rely on rational discernment of the natural order as a means of telling good from evil...

What is grace?

Religious education has taught generations of Catholics that grace is a free gift of God’s favor. It is received through the sacraments and makes our salvation...