The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church

A Defense of Her Controversial Moral Teachings

De: Robert Spitzer

Narrado por: Joan Jacoby

Jesus said, "The truth will set you free." Father Spitzer lays bare the theological and philosophical roots of Catholic morality, and also uses secular statistical studies to demonstrate that these teachings, even from a scientific standpoint, help human beings to flourish.

Gathering data from universities, general psychiatry, medical institutes, and general survey organizations such as Pew Research, Gallup Research, and Harris Poll, this book shows that going against foundational Christian doctrines, from marriage to the sanctity of unborn life, leads to significant increases in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, familial tensions, suicidal contemplation. The numbers speak for themselves.

"Many people today, particularly the young, are embarrassed by the Church's moral teaching. For them, it is only an outdated expression of hatred or disgust. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. Sin is what degrades man and kills his joy, and a moral life is a life of love. If we tell the truth about destructive lifestyles, we can rescue our loved ones from a life of darkness, helping to bring about a shift in our culture. With scientific clarity, this work provides readers everything they need to know to speak credibly, effectively, and persuasively about the most controversial moral issues." (Imprimatur: +The Most Reverend Kevin J. Vann, J.C.D., O.D., Bishop, Diocese of Orange, February 28, 2021)

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This trilogy is profound

The self-reverence of post-modernism has led us to a world of unceasing misery - murders, suicides, fatal drug overdoses are at record levels. It is time to return to the only solution to our problems. Father Spitzer shows the way in a compelling and engaging trilogy of books. While you could read this one alone, reading all three will be life changing.

Good information

Found it informative, well outlined in its descriptive and well defined chapters. A book one needs in their personal library.

An Inside look at the world around us.

I enjoyed the information, and that the stats were drawn not only from religious segments and authority figures, but also for secular groups and stats. I think that this book in the trilogy is the best one and the one that young adults and questioning people should listen to. With that said you have to listen to this book without prejudice and with an open mind.