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.
The defining chapters of the book address such issues as where Protestants gather information about Catholic faith from. By addressing the source, Keating argues that a flawed source will lead to erroneous conclusions. This explains the misunderstanding that exists between the two groups of Christians.
Keating uses the book to reveal the existence of an anti-Catholicism movement that operates underground in US. This is a group of organizations and individuals with a history and ideological agenda. They are responsible of spreading falsehood about the Roman Catholic Church leading to more division.
The author has delved into the process of engaging in arguments to assist Catholics and parties interested in debate to argue without loosing their cool. The writer insists that the best approach is to give facts for education or enlightenment purposes instead of conversion. The person is likely to convert or understand Roman Catholic doctrines easier through facts as opposed to skewed arguments.
The spread of Anti-Catholic movement in US is central in the work of Keating. The movement is involved in organizing activities and funding events geared towards propaganda and smear campaigns. Karl has listed the history, activities, mission and personalities fueling these organizations. There are political figures, ideological leaders and business personalities behind the movement. Their physical addresses and major activities are also provided.
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.
Keating uses the book to address a group referred to as Bible Christian. This is a group of Christians of the view that every action by a Christian must have a basis in the bible. This principle explains their attack of Catholic doctrines and rites that are not rooted in the bible. Other issues include the claim that Catholics are not real Christians as well as the issue of Inquisition.
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.
The defining chapters of the book address such issues as where Protestants gather information about Catholic faith from. By addressing the source, Keating argues that a flawed source will lead to erroneous conclusions. This explains the misunderstanding that exists between the two groups of Christians.
Keating uses the book to reveal the existence of an anti-Catholicism movement that operates underground in US. This is a group of organizations and individuals with a history and ideological agenda. They are responsible of spreading falsehood about the Roman Catholic Church leading to more division.
The author has delved into the process of engaging in arguments to assist Catholics and parties interested in debate to argue without loosing their cool. The writer insists that the best approach is to give facts for education or enlightenment purposes instead of conversion. The person is likely to convert or understand Roman Catholic doctrines easier through facts as opposed to skewed arguments.
The spread of Anti-Catholic movement in US is central in the work of Keating. The movement is involved in organizing activities and funding events geared towards propaganda and smear campaigns. Karl has listed the history, activities, mission and personalities fueling these organizations. There are political figures, ideological leaders and business personalities behind the movement. Their physical addresses and major activities are also provided.
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.
Keating uses the book to address a group referred to as Bible Christian. This is a group of Christians of the view that every action by a Christian must have a basis in the bible. This principle explains their attack of Catholic doctrines and rites that are not rooted in the bible. Other issues include the claim that Catholics are not real Christians as well as the issue of Inquisition.
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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