How can you still be Catholic?
Cradle Catholic Christopher Sparks takes the question head on, addressing an array of controversial issues and offering the same answer given by St. Peter 2,000 years ago: "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life" (Jn 6:60).
Sparks asked Facebook friends to finish the question: "How can you still be Catholic when...?" Here are brief answers to their questions, including recommended reading for those who want to go deeper. These questions touch on some of the biggest issues people grapple with when they think about the Catholic Church, such as:· the Inquisition;· the Crusades;· the Church's role in a state;· homosexuality;· procreation;· women's place in the Church;· and much more.For practicing Catholics, Sparks will equip you to give a defense for the hope that is in your heart. For doubting souls, you will be happy to learn there are perfectly good answers to your perfectly reasonable questions. For those who have fought the Church tooth and nail, yield the floor a moment to Christopher Sparks. Hear him out. It's time to move beyond the myths!
Praise for How Can You Still Be Catholic
As a convert to Catholicism, I'm certain this book is going to do a lot of good for many people. Catholics, non-Catholics, atheists, and everyone in between will discover in these pages honest, insightful, respectful, and well-documented answers about the Catholic Church and its teachings. Grounded in faith, reason, and the author's own personal love for Jesus Christ, How Can You Still Be Catholic? is a tremendous resource for us all! - Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, author of Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon
When I have a question about Church doctrine, history, or culture, I know I can turn to my friend Chris Sparks for a clear and enlightening answer. With this book, Chris's extraordinary wisdom is no longer just a personal resource for his friends and family but for everyone who sincerely seeks the truth. - Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, author of 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat In Preparation for Marian Consecration