Customer Reviews
whitewash - By: J. A. Hignett, 22 Apr 2007 
If you're looking for intelligent analysis of the Catholic church, you won't find it here. The book is written by two priests.Why did the Catholic church give Vatican passports to Nazi torturers & murderers at the end of the 2nd world war? They fled to South america using their Vatican passports & were never seen again. In 1981 a man tried to assassinate Pope John Paul II.The Pope forgave this man 19 years later! obviously justice is more important than forgiveness.
Catholicism with a Light Touch - By: Celtic Fringes, 02 Nov 2006 
This is essentially an introduction to Catholicism for people who aren't Catholic. It covers all the main points of belief & gives a certain flavour of what being a Catholicin the 21st century is all about. Above all, it captures the humour of the Catholic world. The cartoons are worth the price of the book alone. if you have ever wondered what it is like being a Catholic, then this book is a great starting-point.
Everything you need to know - By: J. Hutchings, 23 Jul 2006 Sums up everything you need to know without being patronisingin anyway. If you wonder what a Rosary is, it is explained. If you want to know exactly how to pray with one, it is explained. Historical details are given, as are details of shrines, pilgrimages, etc.
A typically useful book from this superb series.
Undeniably useful but distinctly dodgy nonetheless - By: Thérèse’s mate, 12 Apr 2006 
This book offers a useful overview of Catholic beliefs & practices that is difficult to find elsewhere, but non-Catholics beware, this is not a book about Catholicism, it is a Catholic book. This is not for 'people of all...beliefs' as the cover blurb claims - both authors are Catholic priests & the absence of a non-Catholic voice is sorely apparent. The reader is not presented with both sides of the argumentin most cases & the Brief History of Catholicism section is littered with historical inaccuracies. The treatment of contentious issues is often laughablein its blinkered approach, & some will find the content plain offensive. We are told that the Catholic Church conducted itself without any fault at all during the Holocaust, the ban on the ordination of women has absolutely nothing to do with pollution & contamination taboos, & even that Galileo did not suffer under the Church at all, but rather endured only a 'comfy' house arrest. Great swathes of the debate are missing due to the book's faith perspective, & those without a good general historical knowledge & understanding of the current critiques of the Catholic Church will go away with many misconceptions.
Beginners & returners to the faith, this is for you! - By: , 22 Mar 2006 I have recently been accepted into the catholic church & we used this bookin our catechism classes. It is comprehensive, covers all aspects of catholicism, & proved to be an excellent guide & source of reference for me & my fellow classmates. So if you are a beginner or are interestedin the faith, or are wanting to update & renew your faith, then this book is for you. It will prove to be your invaluable guide & reference.
