Catholic Controversies: Understanding Church Teachings and Events in History
"A very useful reader that dispels many of the myths, black legends, and disinformation scams that impede a real understanding of the Catholic Church."~ George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington, DC"Did you ever have a friendly (or not so friendly) discussion with someone over hot buttons issues regarding the teachings or history of the Catholic Church and left saying, 'I wish I had been prepared better'? Well after reading the magnificent collection of essays inCatholic Controversiescompiled by Stephen Gabriel, you will never have to say that again. Whether it is Scripture, Church History, Doctrine or the Moral teachings of the Church, Gabriel has collected the very best of Catholic modern day authors to help your friends, if not become Catholic, well, at least to be truly well informed so they can make up their own minds about the Catholic Church."~ Father C. J. McCloskey, Research Fellow at the Faith and Reason Institute in Washington,  DC"I can't imagine a better or handier reference for explaining and defending the Catholic position on all the 'hot-button' issues. Stephen Gabriel has surveyed many different fields--bioethics, public policy, history, sociology--to find the most authoritative and compelling voices. This book is as close to the Last Word as you're going to find between two covers."~ Mike Aquilina, Executive Vice President, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, author of many Catholic books, television host