The attacks on Catholic faith and her doctrines over the years have inspired Keating Karl to make an attempt at explaining the major points of contention. Catholicism and Fundamentalism is a book targeted at Catholics, Protestants and non-Christians who wish to understand the Catholic faith better. It takes a historical, theological and doctrinal perspective.
The approach adopted by this author has seen many weak Catholic faithful affirm their belief. It also has caused Protestants to convert into staunch Catholics because they understand the faith better. It is considered and easy-to-read book with revelations that were previously hidden from the non-Catholics. The author is also the founder of Catholic Answers, an organization dedicated to providing answers about Catholic faith and doctrines.
Major issues addressed in different chapters by this author include information sources that have made Protestants to misunderstand Catholic faith. Karl concludes that failure to get information from the right sources leads to erroneous conclusions. This has driven a wedge between the two groups of Christians.
Karl is bothered about the existence of an elaborate anti-Catholicism movement in USA and delves deeper to understand it. The chapters provide a history and foundations of the movement as well as their events. There is an outline of how such organizations and personalities have colluded to spread falsehood and thus divide Christians more and more.
It is common for Catholics to engage in animated debates about their faith and principles that are a pillar to their belief. Karl has devised a plan or approach that will ensure that anyone engaging in such a discussion does not loose his cool. The main idea is to educate the opposition and seek to enlighten them instead of trying to win the argument. Many people have converted to Catholicism and Christianity through information than oratory.
In trying to explain the spread and propaganda machinery of the Anti-Catholic movement in United States, Keating reveals all the organizations that are involved in funding and mobilization of the movement. The book outlines their activities, histories, personalities behind these organizations and their missions. The writer goes ahead to give political, business and ideological figures behind such organizations. Their physical addresses and underground activities are also included.
Papal infallibility remains a doctrinal principle and subject of attack by non-Catholics. The principle implies that since Papacy was handed down by Jesus to Peter and to the eventual holders of the office, the Pope gained immunity to error. This gives him authority to direct doctrinal and moral issues to the global community of Catholics without question.
Other issues addressed by Keating in this book include the meaning of a bible Christian. There is a chapter on the changes that have occurred in the Catholic Church over the years and their implications. Karl further explains the misconception that Catholics are not real Christians. The issue of the Inquisition is comprehensively addressed as well.
The Catholic Church witnessed a period when there were two popes. With the Papacy being a defining institution in the Roman Catholic tradition, Keating felt it necessary to address the issue. The detailed and objective way of handling the controversies surrounding the Roman Catholic faith makes the book a Must-Have for non-Catholics and Catholics interested in understanding their faith.
The approach adopted by this author has seen many weak Catholic faithful affirm their belief. It also has caused Protestants to convert into staunch Catholics because they understand the faith better. It is considered and easy-to-read book with revelations that were previously hidden from the non-Catholics. The author is also the founder of Catholic Answers, an organization dedicated to providing answers about Catholic faith and doctrines.
Major issues addressed in different chapters by this author include information sources that have made Protestants to misunderstand Catholic faith. Karl concludes that failure to get information from the right sources leads to erroneous conclusions. This has driven a wedge between the two groups of Christians.
Karl is bothered about the existence of an elaborate anti-Catholicism movement in USA and delves deeper to understand it. The chapters provide a history and foundations of the movement as well as their events. There is an outline of how such organizations and personalities have colluded to spread falsehood and thus divide Christians more and more.
It is common for Catholics to engage in animated debates about their faith and principles that are a pillar to their belief. Karl has devised a plan or approach that will ensure that anyone engaging in such a discussion does not loose his cool. The main idea is to educate the opposition and seek to enlighten them instead of trying to win the argument. Many people have converted to Catholicism and Christianity through information than oratory.
In trying to explain the spread and propaganda machinery of the Anti-Catholic movement in United States, Keating reveals all the organizations that are involved in funding and mobilization of the movement. The book outlines their activities, histories, personalities behind these organizations and their missions. The writer goes ahead to give political, business and ideological figures behind such organizations. Their physical addresses and underground activities are also included.
Papal infallibility remains a doctrinal principle and subject of attack by non-Catholics. The principle implies that since Papacy was handed down by Jesus to Peter and to the eventual holders of the office, the Pope gained immunity to error. This gives him authority to direct doctrinal and moral issues to the global community of Catholics without question.
Other issues addressed by Keating in this book include the meaning of a bible Christian. There is a chapter on the changes that have occurred in the Catholic Church over the years and their implications. Karl further explains the misconception that Catholics are not real Christians. The issue of the Inquisition is comprehensively addressed as well.
The Catholic Church witnessed a period when there were two popes. With the Papacy being a defining institution in the Roman Catholic tradition, Keating felt it necessary to address the issue. The detailed and objective way of handling the controversies surrounding the Roman Catholic faith makes the book a Must-Have for non-Catholics and Catholics interested in understanding their faith.
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