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 writer has adopted an approach that has enabled weak Catholics to affirm their commitment and droves of Protestants to become strong believers. The language and presentation are easy to understand and follow. It reveals crucial foundation details that have remained hidden away from most Protestants and non-Catholics. This author is also credited with founding Catholic Answers, a forum that expounds on doctrines and faith followed by Catholics around the world.
Some burning issues handled by the writer include where Protestants get their information from. This is aimed at revealing the genesis of their misconceptions about Catholicism. The argument is that if the sources of information are flawed, it automatically means that decisions and conclusions made from such information must be wrong.
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.
Keating uses this book to explain why at one point there were two sitting popes. It also provides answers to whether Catholics get saved or not as well as the claim that the bible was never inspired by God. The manner of coverage of issues by this writer makes the book a Must-Have for those seeking enlightenment about the faith and especially Catholics.
The writer has adopted an approach that has enabled weak Catholics to affirm their commitment and droves of Protestants to become strong believers. The language and presentation are easy to understand and follow. It reveals crucial foundation details that have remained hidden away from most Protestants and non-Catholics. This author is also credited with founding Catholic Answers, a forum that expounds on doctrines and faith followed by Catholics around the world.
Some burning issues handled by the writer include where Protestants get their information from. This is aimed at revealing the genesis of their misconceptions about Catholicism. The argument is that if the sources of information are flawed, it automatically means that decisions and conclusions made from such information must be wrong.
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.
Keating uses this book to explain why at one point there were two sitting popes. It also provides answers to whether Catholics get saved or not as well as the claim that the bible was never inspired by God. The manner of coverage of issues by this writer makes the book a Must-Have for those seeking enlightenment about the faith and especially Catholics.
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