Thursday 16 April 2015

A Summary Review Of Catholicism And Fundamentalism

By Olivia Cross


The 360 pages book authored by Keating Kart provides insightful answers to questions posed by bible-Christians, Protestants and non-Christians about the Catholic faith. Catholicism and Fundamentalism also responds to the doubts expressed by Catholics about their faith. This explains the popularity of a book that was released by Ignatius Press back in 1988. It has led to the conversion of Non-Catholics and strengthened the faith of many more Catholics.

Among the first questions answered is where most Protestants get their information about Catholicism. The author has gone underground to reveal the activities of an anti-catholic movement that is growing in the United States. The book addresses ways of sustaining an argument about faith and still maintaining your peace.

The author has researched thoroughly to reveal the most determined anti-catholic organizations and their activities. The names of their heads are also given alongside their location and their financiers. The author has clearly explained the meaning of infallibility.

In carefully written paragraphs, Keating has defined the term bible Christians. These are critics who have used the bible to fight Catholics, their beliefs, dogmas and rites. Their assertion is that if the church is founded on the bible, everything that happens should have its foundation there. Bible Christians range from atheists to established protestant churches and evangelicals.

Kart has taken time to examine the history of Catholicism over the years. This provides an answer to a fundamental question that is asked regarding the conservativeness of the Rome based church. The tone used in these chapters is informative as opposed to defensive or justification that would be expected of such a subject.

The writer has delved into the assertion that Catholicism is not real Christianity. This is an accusation that is thrown to Catholics by fellow Christians who subscribe to the thought that there must be strict adherence to biblical direction. The main areas of attack as described by Kart include the dogma surrounding Mary and her privileged position within the church teachings.

Papacy and the controversies that have arisen over the centuries is a subject given prominence by Keating. Notable in this chapter is an instance where there were two popes. Keating goes ahead to explain the events that led to this scenario and how it was resolved. The chapter provides insights into how the present day church is a product of historical events.

Keating Kart has addressed issues raised by Non-Christians on the bible and not necessarily on Catholicism. Among these issues is the bible and whether it was inspired by God. The writer has researched thoroughly on the history of different writers and how these books came into being. The apocalypse books found in catholic bibles are also explained.

The author has taken time to address Catholics interested in understanding their faith by outlining the books that must form part of their library. Beyond the bible, there are catechism and important books on history. The insight provided by this book is amazing and recommended to anyone seeking answers about the Catholic faith.




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