Why I Am Still a Catholic: Essays in Faith and Perseverance

by Peter Stanford (Editor)

What does it mean to be a Catholic in today's world? What distinguishes the modern Catholic from anyone else? At a time when the Vatican provokes hostility by its opposition to contraception, abortion and the use of condoms in fighting AIDS, how many Catholics share its views? And if they don't, how can they in good conscience stay in the Church? These are among the many questions that writer and broadcaster Peter Stanford is addressing here. There is a whole spectrum of response in this entertaining and enlightening collection. 'Fascinating... a surprisingly uplifting book.' Sunday Telegraph 'A hard-hitting book which criticizes as much as it praises... it should be read by anyone interested in the phenomenon of organized religion.' Spectator

154 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Marc Livingstone]

In an age where there has been countless scandals, the biggest question to many believers has been: Why are you still Catholic?

This book is a fascinating and reflective collection of perspectives from individuals who remain in the Catholic Church and the reasons why they do so.

[Steph Robinson]

An interesting set of articles about a broad range of people's Catholicism. Sadly, it has become quite outdated because of events that have happened since publication (2 different Pope's for starters) but still interesting to see a variety of beliefs all within Catholicism.