Start your FREE subscription today. Catholicism and Fundamentalism By Karl Keating. After showing the origins of fundamentalism, he examines representative anti-Catholic groups and presents their arguments in their own words. His rebuttals are clear, detailed, and charitable.
Special emphasis is given to the scriptural basis for Catholic doctrines and beliefs.
Visit Catholic Freebies to get free stuff for Catholics. Take a swim at Tiber River . Monk A monk may be conveniently defined as a member of a community of men, leading a more or less contemplative life apart from the world, under the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, according to a rule characteristic of the particular order to which he belongs. The word monk is not itself a term commonly used in the official language of the Church. It is a popular rather than a scientific designation, but is at the same time very ancient, so much so that its origin cannot be precisely determined.