A Summary Review Of Catholicism And Fundamentalism

By Olivia Cross


Keating Kart has compiled 360 pages addressing the questions and concerns of non-Christians, Protestants and bible-Christians about the Catholic faith. The result is a book entitled Catholicism and Fundamentalism. Since its release by Ignatius Press in 1988, it has caused many Protestants to convert into Catholicism and strengthened the faith of lukewarm Catholics.

Fundamental questions that have been answered in the book include the source used by Protestants to get information about the Catholic faith. It also carries details about the spread of anti-catholic movement in USA. The book gives tips to individuals who engage in arguments on how they can successfully debate and still maintain their cool.

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.

Keating Kart pays attention to bible Christians and their attack of Catholic rites, dogmas, faith and systems, among others. The author is skeptical about their assertion that all activities within any Christian church must emanate from the bible directly and not by implication. The answers provided will convince atheists, Non-Christians, Protestant and lukewarm Catholics alike.

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 assertion that Catholics are not real Christians has found a worthy rebuttal. Most of its accusers are Christians who hold the view that Christians should be guided strictly by the bible. They also claim that all rites and beliefs should have their direct foundation in the bible. The position given to Mary by the Roman Catholic Church is clearly explained with biblical quotations.

Keating has conclusively handled the controversy that revolves around some popes and their reign in history. Some controversies mentioned include an era when there were two popes. The events leading to the situation are clearly explained as well as how a solution was found. It requires a very open mind and the hunger for the right information to read this chapter. It carries a lot of history and explains how it shaped the current church.

Beyond matters that are strictly Catholic, Keating has addressed issues raised by non-Christians. They include the assertion that the bible was never inspired by God. This section provides a historical perspective and dispels all the theories that suggest that the books could have been compiled for other purposes. There is an explanation of seven apocalyptic books that form part of the Catholic bible and not found in protestant bibles.

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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