The popular apologist and best-selling author of Catholicism and Fundamentalism addresses fifty-two of the most common misconceptions about the Catholic Faith that are held by many Catholics and Protestants. Drawing upon Scripture and the Catholic tradition, he not only shows the logical errors in these positions but clearly spells out Catholic teaching and explains the rationale behind frequently misunderstood doctrines and practices. An excellent guide to what Catholics really believe and why.
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By Patty Lynn
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This book is a fantastic resource for those interested in joining the Catholic church. Karl Keating hits on all the BIG misconceptions about the faith and addresses them using easy to understand vocabulary. He sets the record straight about doctrines of the Catholic church and leaves no room for speculations. I have used this book as a teaching resource for adult catechism and have recommended it to the 'students' in my class. A great addition to my ever growing shelf of Catholic books and resources.
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I returned to the Catholic Church about five years ago, and after reading this book -- realized why I had left in the first place. I never understood Catholicism!
I now learn about the faith from Catholic resources -- beginning with The Saint Joseph's Baltimore Catechism (available here at Amazon.) Reading Amazon reviews have helped me to find other trustworthy Catholic authors. (There's a lot of self-will run riot today, even in the Church, so careful even if it says "Catholic").
"What Catholics Really Believe" is a great litmus test for how one has been deceived by traditions of men. Many of the lies I believed came over on the Mayflower and were handed down on my mother's side for generations.
I also love the way this book is organized. I have referred to it handbook-style many times and have given several copies away.
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As someone who was brought up within Fundamentalism, and who later received a formal education in Reformed Theology, I had a good many questions concerning the legitimacy of the Sacred Traditions of the RCC. Keating's explaination concerning the difference between Sacred Tradition and Customs of the Church was eye opening. Much of what I was told was dogma was actually a matter of custom and, therefore, not essential to Catholic Faith. This discrepancy caused me to re-examine Sacred Traditions such the Canonization of the Scripture, Sola Scriptura, Papal Authority and Infallibility for myself. The result of further reading confirms Keating's assertions on RCC doctrine in (very persuasive terms). Fundamentalists,Evangelicals, and Protestants of evry ilk - do yourselves the favor of reading this book. If you still disagree afterward - at least you can do so with integrity.
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A review of some more controversial Catholic beliefs and practices
There are many topics and issues in Catholic faith that elicit a not too small amount of controversy. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Dr. Bojan Tunguz
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Excellent set of snapshots on the Faith
Karl Keating's excellent book is organized as a series of short, topical essays that respond to common misconceptions about the Church founded by Christ. Read more
Published on Mar 8 2004 by Rich Leonardi
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SURPRISE! ALL THOSE PEOPLE WERE WRONG!
All my life I had people telling me all these very strange things, about these very strange people, in this very strange church! The Church was called CATHOLIC!!!! "Watch out! Read more
Published on May 4 2003 by Terry Fenwick
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THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!
All my life I had people telling me all these very strange things, about these very strange people, in this very strange church! The Church was called CATHOLIC!!!! "Watch out! Read more
Published on May 4 2003 by Terry Fenwick
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DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!
I gave Keating 1 star for a good title and a good idea for a book. I am 29 years old and have recently rediscovered my Catholic roots. I was looking for some answers in this book. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2002
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Misconceptions about Misconceptions
While I'm sure Mr. Keating spent a lot of time researching the answers to these questions, I found some of his arguments, well, argumentative. Read more
Published on Oct 14 2002
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my questions were answered-the record was set straight!
Karl Keating does an excellent job of clearly explaining common myths and misconceptions that even devout catholics can have a difficult time explaining to others. Mr. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2002 by trista moritz jaquin
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An excellent reference
Keating's writing style is wonderful for any one to grasp. This book allows for ready answers to questions that often come up, and allows the reader to offer answers to others in... Read more
Published on Jun 5 2001 by A. Voner
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Hi! I am thinking about changing religons to become catholic and a lady at the catholics shop gave me this book. I have read through it and it is the best! Read more
Published on Mar 10 2001 by No
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so helpful and informative!
I've read the derogatory reviews of this book and I couldn't disagree more. Having come into Catholicism only recently, I had many questions re: the sacraments, the rituals etc,... Read more
Published on May 12 2000
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