Moral assessment:
Type: Thought
Nothing inappropriate.
Requires prior general knowledge of the subject.
Readers with knowledgeable about the subject matter.
Contains doctrinal errors of some importance.
Whilst not being explicitly against the faith, the general approach or its main points are ambiguous or opposed to the Church’s teachings.
Incompatible with Catholic doctrine.
George Weigel explains the different doctrines of the Catholic faith making use of historical places, books, and the lives of some contemporary people. The book is very readable, engaging and interesting, and should provide a good tool for young people to understand better the teachings of the Catholic Church. Topics covered include vocation, purity, prayer, death, freedom, and orthodox doctrine versus liberal Catholicism. The style and the setting is quite American but should be of use to young people all over the world. The book ends on a very optimistic note, reminding the reader that as a young believer he is part of a huge number of people all over the world who have a similar vision.
J.V. (2011)